CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc., (NASDAQ: ASHW), a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, announced that its management is scheduled to present at the Second Annual Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. Investor Summit being held September 19-21, 2005, at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, CA. Ashworth's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20.
The live audio webcast of Ashworth's presentation can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor information page at www.ashworthinc.com. An audio replay will be available after 5:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) on September 20 through September 27 at the same Web address.
More information about the conference can be found at: www.merrimanco.com.
Ashworth, Inc. is a designer of men's and women's golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear distributed domestically and internationally in golf pro shops, resorts, upscale department and specialty stores and to corporate customers. Ashworth products include three main brand extensions. Ashworth Collection(TM) is a range of upscale sportswear designed to be worn on and off course. Ashworth Authentics(TM) showcases popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth Weather Systems(R) utilizes technology to create a balance between fashion and function in a variety of climatic conditions. Callaway Golf is a trademark of Callaway Golf Company. Ashworth, Inc., 2765 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is an Official Licensee of Callaway Golf Company.
In July 2004, Ashworth, Inc. acquired Gekko Brands, LLC ("Gekko"), a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparel under The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands. This strategic acquisition provides opportunity for additional growth in three new, quality channels of distribution for the Ashworth(R) and Callaway Golf apparel brands as well as further growth from The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands' sales into the Company's three current distribution channels. The Game(R) brand products are marketed primarily under licenses to over 1,000 colleges and universities, as well as to the PGA TOUR, resorts, entertainment complexes and sporting goods dealers that serve the high school and college markets. The Game(R) brand is one of the leading headwear brands in the College/Bookstore distribution channel. The Kudzu(R) brand products are sold into the NASCAR/racing markets and through outdoor sports distribution channels, including fishing and hunting.
To learn more, please visit the web site at www.ashworthinc.com.
Contacts
Ashworth, Inc.
Randall L. Herrel, Sr., 760-929-6142
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Peter Case, 760-929-4640
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CCG Investor Relations and Strategic Communications
Sean Collins, 310-477-9800, ext. 202
