CARLSBAD, Calif. – Nov. 6, 2004 - Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASHW), a leading designer of sportswear and golf apparel, has announced that it has retained CCG Investor Relations and Strategic Communications to manage and implement its global corporate communications programs in media and investor relations.
Randall L. Herrel, Sr., Ashworth's Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are impressed by CCG's track record of leveraging its client companies' strengths into higher-profile recognition within appropriate, industry-specific media segments, and by the investment community. We look forward to working with them in preparing an integrated corporate communications plan for our brands as we prepare to close the books on an event-filled and successful fiscal year 2004 and enter a promising 2005."
Sean Collins, Partner with CCG and head of the account team handling the Ashworth account, commented, "We are excited to be working with one of the most dynamic companies in the specialty apparel field, with its marquee Ashworth and Callaway Golf brands, its international, multi-channel distribution structure and its recent acquisition of Gekko Brands setting the stage for significant future growth."
CCG is one of the country's leading investor relations and strategic communications firms. The agency designs and executes programs for 40 publicly traded companies, including The Sands Regent, North American Scientific, Quality Systems, Inc., Diodes Inc., Extra Space Storage and SI International Inc. The full-service investor relations agency has corporate headquarters in Los Angeles with additional offices in New York City, Las Vegas and Irvine, Calif. For further information, contact CCG directly or visit the company's website at www.ccgir.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 is a range of upscale sportswear designed to be worn on and off course. Ashworth Authentics showcases the most popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth Weather Systems 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 and Kudzu brands. This strategic acquisition provides opportunity for additional growth in new, quality channels of distribution for the Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel brands as well as further growth from The Game and Kudzu brands' sales into the Company's current distribution channels.
To learn more, please visit our Web site at www.ashworthinc.com.
Contacts
Ashworth, Inc.
Randall L. Herrel, Sr., 760-929-6142
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Terence Tsang, 760-929-4611
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Jeff Hurlbut, 760-929-6185
www.ashworthinc.com
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Investor Relations:
CCG Investor Relations
Sean Collins, 818-789-0100, ext. 202
www.ccgir.com
