Suzuki GIXXER wins nine bike of the year awards in India

February 27, 2015 –  Suzuki Motor Corporation has won bike of the year awards in nine categories that are presented by magazines and TV stations in India for its sportbike GIXXER, which is being produced and distributed by Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited, Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary.

GIXXER is a 150cc sportbike which was launched in India in August 2014. It has been earning high appraisal in India for its cutting-edge sporty design, superior fuel efficiency, and strong acceleration. Since its launch in August, the sales unit increased to 6,000 to 7,000 units per month. Suzuki will continue its effort to expand the sales of the sportbike GIXXER in the growing Indian motorcycle market.
List of Awards

Promoter AUTOCAR NDTV BIKE INDIA TopGear Zigwheels OVERDRIVE

Name of Award (2015) BIKE OF THE YEAR Two-wheeler of the Year Motorcycle of the Year (up to 160cc) CNB Viewers’ Choice Two-Wheeler of the Year BIKE OF THE YEAR (up to 150cc) Street Bike of the Year BIKE OF THE YEAR EXECUTIVE BIKE OF THE YEAR VIEWERS’ CHOICE BIKE OF THE YEAR

Award Date January 9 January 16 January 22 January 28 February 5 February 11

Main Spec of the GIXXER

• Air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder, 154.9cm³ SOHC engine
• Maximum output 14.8PS/8,000rpm, maximum torque 14Nm/6,000rpm

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Maui Jim Joins ATP With Exclusive Official Eyewear Partnership

LAHAINA, Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2015 -- Premium polarized sunglasses brand Maui Jim is proud to announce a new global partnership with the ATP, in which the Hawaiian company becomes the Official Eyewear of the ATP World Tour.

As part of the three-year agreement, Maui Jim becomes an Official Supplier of the ATP World Tour, as well as the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 arena in London. Benefiting from global marketing rights as well as an onsite presence at many tournaments throughout the season, the agreement will enable Maui Jim to further engage with tennis fans around the world across traditional and digital platforms.

"We are delighted to have joined forces with ATP as tennis is such a great fit for Maui Jim," said Martijn van Eerde, Marketing Director for Europe. "For us this is a milestone, an expansion of Maui Jim's tennis program and our involvement with the tennis community. Over the years, many players, coaches and line judges have discovered the benefits of our PolarizedPlus2® lens technology to improve their views of the game. This partnership with the ATP was the logical next step."

Invented more than 30 years ago to combat the harsh rays of the Hawaiian sun, all Maui Jim sunglasses cut 100 percent of harmful UV rays and 99.9 percent of glare from above, below and behind each lens. Maui Jim's PolarizedPlus2® lenses increase definition and depth perception, which is particularly important for tennis, and can be found in more than 112 different sunglass styles for men and women. The lenses come in four different lens materials, designed for optimal optics for a wide range of outdoor activities and sports, and in four different lens colors to enhance vision in varying light conditions.

Laurent Delanney, Commercial Director of the ATP World Tour said: "Maui Jim sunglasses offer unmatched comfort and protection when working in the sun. With 46 of our 62 tournaments played outdoors, the partnership will provide our ATP World Tour officials with helpful equipment to perform their duty at the highest level."

Maui Jim brand ambassadors include sporting champions from across the globe, such as world class tennis players Martina Hingis, David Ferrer, Benoît Paire, and Philipp Kohlschreiber. The Hawaiian sunglasses manufacturer is the only company to use three rare earth elements, and other treatments, to white-balance its lenses, resulting in true color vibrancy. All Maui Jim sunglasses have been recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective UV filter for the eyes and surrounding skin.

About Maui Jim

Maui Jim, Inc.® is the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world. The company's reputation is based on the development of advanced technologies for double and single gradient lenses in plano and prescription that reduce 100 percent of harmful UVA and UVB rays and cut glare from above, below and behind each lens by 99.9 percent. Only Maui Jim uses up to nine layers of protection built into each lens, including the company's proprietary polarized film, PolarizedPlus2®, that produces true, vivid colors. Maui Jim has been voted favorite sunglasses company and best sunglasses by optical retailers and many of the top health, fitness and outdoor sports media around the world.

For more information, visit MauiJim.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest at @OfficialMauiJim

About The ATP

The ATP is the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuits - the ATP World Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour. With 60 tournaments in 30 countries, the ATP World Tour showcases the finest male athletes competing in the world's most exciting venues. From Australia to Europe and the Americas to Asia, the stars of the 2015 ATP World Tour battle for prestigious titles and Emirates ATP Rankings points at ATP World Tour Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, as well as Grand Slams (non ATP events). At the end of the season only the world's best eight qualified singles players and doubles teams will compete for the last title of the season at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Held at The O2 in London, the event will officially crown the 2015 ATP World Tour No.1 presented by Emirates.

For more information, please visit www.ATPWorldTour.com.



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KAVU welcomes Desiree Hastie as men's designer

Seattle, WA (February 27, 2015) – KAVU, the true outdoor lifestyle clothing brand, has hired Desiree Hastie as men’s Lead Designer.

“Desiree brings incredible energy to the design process and we’re excited to have her back in the KAVU family,” said KAVU founder and president, Barry Barr.

Hastie had worked with KAVU as a freelance designer from 2006-09. Previously she was a menswear designer at Nordstrom and most recently Zumiez, where she designed men’s and youth apparel across its multiple brands.

“KAVU has made some major gains over the last five years and has some serious momentum,” said Hastie. “The men’s collection continues to evolve and grow. I look forward to infusing some additional KAVU spirit into the collection.”

Hastie will be responsible for all aspects of KAVU’s men’s apparel from sourcing and design to fit. Lead Designer Leah Evans will continue to oversee design direction for the brand.

About KAVU

Founded in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, KAVU has been committed to creating clothing and accessories for people to live life to the fullest since it delivered its first hat in 1993. KAVU derives its name from an aviation acronym, “Klear above visibility unlimited,” which has been the company’s guiding principle.

Learn more at www.kavu.com.


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SeaVees Pledges Support For 1% For The Planet

Seavees©

Seeking Real Change for the Environment

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., (February 2015) – SeaVees, the California-based footwear brand, is excited to announce its partnership with 1% For The Planet, an alliance of like-minded businesses that want to exact positive change for the natural environment.

Beginning this month, SeaVees will be pledging one percent of its sales to the preservation and restoration of the planet; donating to domestic and international grassroots environmental groups making a difference in their respective communities.

“SeaVees exists to fulfill our California dream, we’re a group of people who are committed to supporting the preservation and restoration of this planet,” said Steven Tiller, CEO and Chief Designer of SeaVees. “Joining 1% For The Planet is an effort to help preserve that dream, protect our environment and create positive change around the world for the benefit of generations to come.”

Understanding the need to align with an organization that sees the necessity of social and environmental action, SeaVees is proud to join 1% For The Planet, which was founded in 2002 by Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard and Blue Ribbon Flies’ Craig Mathews, who understand that profit and loss can be directly linked to the health of the planet.

By contributing one percent of its net annual sales to grassroots environmental groups, SeaVees hopes to affect real change, while attracting conscientious consumers and showing its commitment to corporate responsibility.

To make a SeaVees purchase, visit www.seavees.com or to learn more about 1% For The Planet, check out www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.

About SeaVees:

Launched in 2010, SeaVees is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium footwear based in Santa Barbara, California. The brand appeals to both modern and classic footwear tastes, incorporating a reverence for the 1960’s cool of the Golden State while offering sleek new design alternatives marked by vintage-inspired styling and innovative form and construction.

Visit www.SeaVees.com.


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Sequential Brands Group Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results

- Q4 Revenue increased 75% to $18.6 million vs. $10.6 million in the prior year quarter
- Q4 Adjusted EBITDA increased 56% to $11.1 million vs. $7.1 million in the prior year quarter
- Full Year Revenue increased 85% to $41.8 million vs. $22.7 million in the prior year
- Full Year Adjusted EBITDA increased 96% to $24.0 million vs. $12.3 million in the prior year

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2015 -- Sequential Brands Group, Inc. ("Sequential" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SQBG) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results:

Total revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 increased to $18.6 million, compared to $10.6 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $11.1 million, compared to $7.1 million in the prior year quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the quarter was $4.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $5.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. On a GAAP basis, net loss for the quarter was $3.8 million, or ($0.10) per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. See tables below for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.

Yehuda Shmidman, Sequential's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "2014 was another transformational year for Sequential. Our platform grew substantially, and the Company delivered strong financial results. Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing the chapters of our playbook inclusive of both organic and acquisition growth, as we look to achieve our three-year plan of $3.5 billion in annual global retail sales, $100 million in revenue and $70 million of adjusted EBITDA."

Full Year 2014 Results:

Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased to $41.8 million, compared to $22.7 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $24.0 million, compared to $12.3 million in the prior year, and the Company's non-GAAP net income was $8.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $6.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the prior year. On a GAAP basis, net loss was $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, or ($0.04) per diluted share, compared to $18.0 million, or ($1.01) per diluted share, in the prior year, as the Company incurred certain costs in each year, both cash and non-cash, that were not representative of the Company's ongoing business. See tables below for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.

2014 GAAP and Non-GAAP Taxes:

For GAAP purposes, in the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company recorded $10.3 million of taxes on $6.4 million of pre-tax income and for the full year 2014 the Company recorded $2.9 million of taxes (of which approximately $2.5 million were non-cash taxes) on $1.9 million of pre-tax income. The Company believes this is an anomaly and in future years the Company's statutory tax rate will be 35%. Therefore, the non-GAAP tables below demonstrate the 2014 financials inclusive of this statutory tax rate of 35%.

Financial Update:

For the year ending December 31, 2015, the Company is reiterating revenue guidance of $61 - $64 million with adjusted EBITDA of $38 - $40 million. The Company's contractual guaranteed minimum royalties for 2015 are approximately $45 million.

Consistent with the Company's historical quarterly results, the Company expects revenue for 2015 to be weighted to the third and fourth quarters due to seasonality in the businesses of many of the Company's licensees. Therefore, revenue for the first half of the year will be close to minimum revenue, with overages being recognized in the second half of the year. As a result of this seasonality, the Company expects its adjusted EBITDA margins to be lower in the first half of the year, and higher in the second half of the year.

Investor Call and Webcast:

Management will provide further commentary today, February 25, 2015, on the Company's financial results via a conference call and webcast beginning at approximately 10:00am ET. To join the conference call, please dial (760) 666-3775 or visit the investor relations page on the Company's website www.sequentialbrandsgroup.com.

Non GAAP Financial Measures:

See reconciliation tables below for non-GAAP metrics. These non-GAAP metrics may be inconsistent with similar measures presented by other companies and should only be used in conjunction with our results reported according to U.S. GAAP. Any financial measure other than those prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

About Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands that presently includes Avia®, AND1®, Ellen Tracy®, William Rast®, Revo®, Caribbean Joe®, Heelys®, DVS®, The Franklin Mint®, Nevados®, People's Liberation® and Linens 'N Things®. Sequential seeks to ensure that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and in certain international territories.

For more information, please visit Sequential's corporate website at: www.sequentialbrandsgroup.com.

To inquire about licensing opportunities, please email: newbusiness@sbg-ny.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company are forward-looking statements ("forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning guidance, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, expectations, intentions, projections, developments, future events, performance or products, underlying assumptions and other statements that are not historical in nature, including those that include the words "subject to," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "estimates," "forecasts," "projects," "aims," "targets," "may," "will," "should," "can," the negatives thereof, variations thereon and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events, based on what the Company believes are reasonable assumptions. Whether actual results will conform to expectations and predictions is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including: (i) risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"); (ii) general economic, market, or business conditions; (iii) changes in the Company's competitive position or competitive actions by other companies; (iv) the Company's ability to maintain strong relationships with its licensees and retail partners; (v) the Company's ability to retain key personnel; (vi) the Company's ability to achieve and/or manage growth and to meet target metrics associated with such growth; (vii) the Company's ability to successfully attract new brands; (viii) the Company's ability to identify suitable targets for acquisitions; (ix) the Company's ability to obtain financing for the acquisitions on commercially reasonable terms; (x) the Company's substantial level of indebtedness, including the possibility that such indebtedness and related restrictive covenants may adversely affect the Company's future cash flows, results of operations and financial condition and decrease its operating flexibility; (xi) the Company's ability to integrate successfully the new acquisitions into its ongoing business; (xii) the Company's ability to achieve the anticipated results of these and other potential acquisitions; (xiii) the Company's largest stockholders control a significant percentage of the Company's common stock and appointed two members to the Company's board of directors, which may enable them to exert influence over corporate transactions and matters affecting the rights of the Company's stockholders; (xiv) the Company's ability to comply with government regulations; (xv) changes in laws or regulations or policies of federal and state regulators and agencies; and (xvi) other circumstances beyond the Company's control. Refer to section entitled "Risk Factors" set forth in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of important risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The Company's stockholders are urged to consider such risks, uncertainties and factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as, a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at or by which any such performance or results will be achieved. As a result, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



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Icebug Signs as Exclusive Footwear Sponsor of the 2015 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

BELLINGHAM, Wash. , Feb 26, 2015 -
Icebug USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Icebug AB headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, one of the fastest growing global footwear companies in the trail and off-trail categories, announced today a renewed partnership with the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCRWC) as the exclusive shoe partner for the October 2015 event.

The partnership will allow Icebug to continue sharing its high-quality footwear lineup with some of the best athletes in the world, while also introducing new products into one of the fastest growing sports markets throughout 2015.

“Icebug is a committed partner to OCRWC and excited to be a part of this exciting new sport,” said Evan Wert, President of Icebug USA. “We supported their 2014 event last year and received a fantastic response from the competitors. Additionally, we will be reaching out to the OCR community throughout the year to help us continue to build the ultimate in OCR and trail running footwear.”

As part of the partnership, Icebug footwear will be available for purchase at the OCRWC on Oct. 17 and 18 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will also be featured throughout the year on OCR Gear, the world’s first online retailer focused specifically on Obstacle Course Racing gear and apparel, as well as on partner sites such as MudRunGuide.com.  In addition to being the official footwear of the OCRWC, Icebug will also develop and produce limited edition products and footwear specific to Obstacle Course Racing.

"We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Icebug,” said OCRWC Founder and CEO Adrian Bijanada. “We take pride in serving as innovators within the Obstacle Course Racing industry and we’re fortunate to work with another organization such as Icebug that shares that vision and has similar goals.”

About Icebug: 

Icebug is a Swedish shoe brand that started to challenge the global footwear giants back in 2001.  Icebug is driven by innovation, creativity and integrity – a passion for making functional and stylish footwear. 

Read more about us at www.icebug.com/int.

About the OCR World Championships:

The OCR World Championships, announced in December 2013, is the first truly independent championship event designed to celebrate the athletes in the burgeoning sport of obstacle course racing. The race will be held on October 17 and 18, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It will be one of the most diverse competitive events in the sport with over 16 racing categories including elite, age-group, and team competitions, and will feature over 50 categories for cash and prizes for athletes. 

For more information, visit http://ocrworldchampionships.com.


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Crocs Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results

Revenues in Line With Expectations
NIWOT, Colo., Feb. 26, 2015 -- Crocs Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:

• GAAP revenue increased 0.5% year over year to $1.2 billion. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 1.8% as compared to the prior year. For the fourth quarter, revenue was $206.5 million a decline of 9.7% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. On a constant currency basis, fourth quarter revenue declined 5%.
• Net loss attributable to common stockholders on a GAAP basis was $0.22 per diluted share for the year and $0.70 per diluted share for the fourth quarter. Excluding certain non-recurring and special charges, the company reported non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $50.0 million for the year and a non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $30.0 million for the fourth quarter.

Gregg Ribatt, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We delivered fourth quarter sales in line with expectations. Our business was essentially flat to last year, on a constant currency basis across all regions including the Americas, Europe, Japan and Asia with the exception of Latin America and China. We believe the strategy the company outlined last July will position Crocs for sustained success in the future.

We are making meaningful progress on implementing the strategy including: strengthening our brand; elevating our product stories while eliminating non-core categories; evolving our international business to focus on our six core markets while building best in class partnerships in the rest of the world; strengthening our relationships with key wholesale partners; improving our direct to consumer capabilities; simplifying our business model; and, building a best in class team.

More specifically, in the second half of 2014 the company eliminated non-core product categories, closed more than 100 stores, reduced headcount, and simplified our international operations. We are confident these moves will enable us to streamline our business model, focus on our biggest and most meaningful opportunities, and position the company for growth in the future."

Financial Review

Fourth quarter operating results

In the fourth quarter of 2014, the company incurred a GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders of $56.9 million or $0.70 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $66.9 million or $0.76 per diluted share in the same quarter of the prior year.

As outlined in detail in the non-GAAP reconciliations set forth later in this press release, the company recorded $26.8 million in non-recurring and special charges (of which $15.3 million were non-cash charges) in the fourth quarter of 2014; compared with $49.2 million in non-recurring and special charges (of which $46.5 million were non-cash charges) in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Excluding these items, the company reported a non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders of $30.0 million in the quarter or compared with a non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $17.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Full year 2014 operating results

The company generated net loss attributable to common stockholders of $19.0 million or $0.22 per diluted share for the full year ended 2014, compared with net income of $10.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share in 2013.

As outlined in detail in the non-GAAP reconciliations set forth later in this press release, the company recorded $69 million in non-recurring and special charges (of which $27.7 million were non-cash charges) for the year ended 2014; compared with $62.4 million in non-recurring and special charges (of which $49.3 million were non-cash charges) for the full year 2013.

Excluding these items, the company generated non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $50.0 million for the year ended 2014 compared with non-GAAP adjusted net income of $72.8 million during 2013.

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2014, amounted to $267.5 million. Inventory was $171.0 million at the end of 2014 compared with $162.3 million on December 31, 2013.

Financial Outlook

Mr. Ribatt continued, "As we look forward, 2015 will be a transition period for the company. Our business continues to stabilize across all of our regions while we address the continuing challenges of the stronger US dollar and our China business. We expect Q1 revenues to be down on a constant currency basis by 10% to 12%, to a range of $260 to $265 million, driven primarily by declines in our China business. We expect the declines to moderate substantially in Q2 and growth to return in the second half of 2015 as many of the strategic changes we implemented in late 2014 positively impact the business."

Stock Repurchase

The company repurchased 10.6 million shares of common stock in 2014 of which 4.5 million shares were repurchased in the fourth quarter of 2014 at an average price of $12.38. The company ended the year at 78.5 million common shares outstanding and fourth quarter weighted average shares outstanding was 80.9 million.

Conference Call Information

A teleconference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2014 results is scheduled for today, Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The call participation number is (888) 771-4371. A recording of the conference call will be available two hours after the completion of the call at (888) 843-7419. International participants can dial (847) 585-4405 to take part in the conference call and can access a replay of the call at (630) 652-3042. All of the above calls will require the input of the conference identification number 39040660.

The call also will be streamed on the Crocs website, www.crocs.com. An audio recording of the conference call will be available at www.crocs.com through March 28, 2015

About Crocs, Inc.

Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children. Crocs offers a broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to its core molded footwear heritage. All Crocs™ shoes feature Croslite™ material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs fans know and love. Crocs celebrates the fun of being a little different and encourages fans to "Find Your Fun" in every colorful pair of shoes. Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world.

Visit www.crocs.com for additional information.

The matters regarding the future discussed in this news release include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding prospects, investments in our business and outlook. These statements involve known and unknown risks, expectations, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: macroeconomic issues, including, but not limited to, the current global financial conditions; the effect of competition in our industry; our ability to effectively manage our future growth or declines in revenue; changing fashion trends; our ability to maintain and expand revenues and gross margin; our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products; our ability to develop and sell new products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; the effect of potential adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations and other international operating risks; our ability to open and operate additional retail locations; and other factors described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are encouraged to review that section and all other disclosures appearing in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All information in this document speaks as of February 26, 2015. We do not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, any estimate regarding revenues or earnings, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, future events, or otherwise.


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Timbuk2 Opens First Retail Store In Japan

Timbuk2 Opens First Retail Store in Japan; Offering First-Ever In-Store Bag Customizer in Japanese

SAN FRANCISCO (February 23, 2015) – Timbuk2, the original San Francisco-based creator of the messenger bag and made-in-America customization, today proudly announces the opening of its first official brick-and-mortar store in Japan. Nestled within The Lodge, a premier multi-brand store in Kyoto City, Timbuk2 is prominently featured and easily available to the active and stylish population, matching Kyoto’s celebrated community-centered background. Most notably, this is the first time Timbuk2’s Custom Bag Builder for made-in-San Francisco bags will be available in a language other than English.

The 190 sq. ft. shop-in-shop is located at 220, Takamiya-cho, Takakuranishi-Iru, Oikedori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan, a space known for hosting contemporary, high-end fashion shops alongside stores with centuries of history selling traditional Kyoto crafts and specialty foods. The vibrant scene will offer a warm home for Timbuk2’s first (of more to come) brick-and-mortar spaces in Japan. Among various notable design features, the real show stopper is the in-store customizer, featuring over 60 stylish fabrics, which will evolve with each season. As the second of only two outside North America, this customizer tops charts as the first-ever Timbuk2 in-store customizer to offer all text, instructions and currency in the local language. All custom bags are handmade in Timbuk2’s San Francisco factory and shipped out within a week of order.

“We chose Kyoto because of its beauty, sensibility, ambiance and shared vision with us. Timbuk2 strives to make its customers’ lives more seamless, be it through travel, commute or bike:  it’s in our DNA,” said Timbuk2 CEO Patti Cazzato. “This is why it was key the customizer in our Kyoto store be offered entirely in the local language and currency. Nothing is more important to us than having our customers drop in and design a custom bag in a fun and straightforward fashion.”

“For more than two decades we have been outfitting stylish, hardworking, free-spirited individuals with truly personalized bags, and we thought it was only natural we bring our most innovative custom offering to date to the Japanese market,” continues Cazzato.

The Kyoto retail space showcases the customizer plus exclusive designs of Made-in-San Francisco bags in small-batch quantity fabrics, limited editions, as well as Timbuk2’s entire product line of more than 100 styles of bags and accessories including the latest Spring 2015 collection. As the flagship store in Japan, this location will be the place where future collaborations and special events for Japan are launched.

Timbuk2’s first flagship store opened in San Francisco Hayes Valley in 2006. Known for its comprehensive customization offerings, the store quickly became the spot to design one-of-a-kind, hand-made in San Francisco bags and accessories, in addition to a hub for local bike commuting enthusiasts. Timbuk2 has since opened stores in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Venice Beach, Toronto, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.

Timbuk2 Kyoto is located at 220, Takamiya-cho, Takakuranishi-Iru, Oikedori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan, 604-0835. Starting Friday, February 20, the store will be open 7 days per week, 10:30AM-8:00PM.

For more information about Timbuk2 Kyoto visit https://timbuk2.jp/.

About Timbuk2

Timbuk2 is a San Francisco original, founded 26 years ago by bike messenger Rob Honeycutt in a garage in the city’s Mission District. Since its inception in 1989, Timbuk2 has designed quality bags, packs and accessories built to last a lifetime, evolving from the original bike messenger company to a pioneer of made-in-America customization and an industry leader in forward-thinking, sustainable manufacturing. The relentless drive to inspire urban mobility, enable individuality and promote responsibility has propelled Timbuk2 forward as it continues fusing passion and style to create durable, functional products informed by the company’s longstanding cycling roots and today’s vibrant city landscape. Timbuk2 products are sold at its retail stores in San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Venice Beach, Toronto, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, specialty retailers, and online at www.Timbuk2.com.


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Helmet Add-Ons May Not Lower Concussion Risk in Athletes

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2015 -- Football helmet add-ons such as outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets may not significantly help lower the risk of concussions in athletes, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 67th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, April 18 to 25, 2015.

"Our study suggests that despite many products targeted at reducing concussions in players, there is no magic concussion prevention product on the market at this time," said study author John Lloyd, PhD, of BRAINS, Inc. in San Antonio, Fla., and a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Researchers modified the standard drop test system, approved by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, by using a crash test dummy head and neck to more realistically simulate head impact. Sensors were placed in the dummy's head to measure linear and angular rotational responses to helmet impacts at 10, 12 and 14 miles per hour.

Using this device, BRAINS researchers evaluated four football helmet add-ons: Guardian Cap, UnEqual Technologies' Concussion Reduction Technology, Shockstrips and Helmet Glide. Riddell Revolution Speed and Xenith X1 football helmets were outfitted with each of these add-ons and impacted five times from drop heights of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 meters. Linear acceleration, angular velocity and angular accelerations of the head were measured in response to impacts.

The study found that compared to helmets without the add-ons, those fitted with the Guardian Cap, Concussion Reduction Technology and Shockstrips reduced linear accelerations by about 11 percent, but only reduced angular accelerations by 2 percent, while Helmet Glide was shown to have no effect.

"These findings are important because angular accelerations are believed to be the major biomechanical forces involved in concussion," said Lloyd. "Few add-on products have undergone even basic biomechanical evaluation. Hopefully, our research will lead to more rigorous testing of helmets and add-ons."

The study was supported by BRAINS, Inc. and Seeing Stars Foundation.

To learn more about concussion, please visit www.aan.com/concussion.

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La Sportiva Synthesis Wins Editors’ Choice Award from Backpacke

La Sportiva has been honored with a 2015 Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award for the Synthesis, a lightweight mid-height hiking shoe that uses Gore-Tex’s new Surround technology. Presented annually to the best products in their class, the awards are the premier editorial awards for outdoor products.

“The Synthesis is an incredible shoe enabled by Gore-Tex’s new Surround technology that provides true waterproof breathability around the entire foot,” says Jonathan Lantz, president of La Sportiva North America. “This new line of shoes, including three models for both men and women, opens up a new world for us in terms of versatile hiking footwear. We believe that customers will love these shoes and we’re delighted that the editors at Backpacker agree enough to present the Synthesis with their prestigious Editors’ Choice award.”

Since its inception, the Backpacker Editors’ Choice Awards have come to be regarded as one of the most sought-after awards for outdoor equipment and apparel in the industry. All winners excel under extensive field-testing conducted by Backpacker’s team of editors, who take hundreds of products into the backcountry to put them to the test. This extensive process ensures that the performance of the winners of real value to the readers of Backpacker magazine, who are active, long-term outdoor enthusiasts.

The La Sportiva Synthesis GTX features innovative Nano-Cell™ technology in the upper that wraps the foot while allowing maximum breathability and waterproof protection. STB™ Technology stabilizes the foot by wrapping the midsole and unifying it with the upper for a perfect locked-down fit. The Gore-Tex Surround technology allows 360 degrees of breathability by placing an air permeable spacer under the foot that exhausts moisture out the sides with each stride taken. The Synthesis GTX retails for $180.

Backpacker editors Dennis Lewon and Kristin Hostetter formally presented the awards to the La Sportiva team during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City in January. The complete list of Backpacker’s 2015 Editors’ Choice Award winners will be officially announced in the magazine’s April Gear Guide issue, on newsstands March 10^th.


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US , The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Declines

24 Feb. 2015

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index^®, which had increased in January, declined in February. The Index now stands at 96.4 (1985=100), down from 103.8 in January. The Present Situation Index decreased to 110.2 from 113.9, while the Expectations Index declined to 87.2 from 97.0 in January.

The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey^®, based on a probability-design random sample, is conducted for The Conference Board by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and analytics around what consumers buy and watch. The cutoff date for the preliminary results was February 12.

According to Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board: “After a large gain in January, consumer confidence retreated in February, but still remains at pre-recession levels (September 2007, Index, 99.5). Consumers’ assessment of continue reading .....


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FluidStance Announces Integrated Partnership with First Descents

FluidStance, creator of the LEVEL workplace platform, announces a long-term, integrated partnership with First Descents, a non-profit that provides life-changing outdoor adventure programs for young adults impacted by cancer.

“I am thrilled to be announcing this partnership with First Descents,” states Joel Health, founder of FluidStance and founding board member and past president of First Descents. “First Descents is an organization I have a long history with and whose mission I feel passionately about. My goal with this partnership is to provide First Descents with the continued ability to reach more and more young adults battling cancer.


FluidStance is committing one percent of top line sales, one percent of equity, and one percent of employees’ time to First Descents, on an annual basis. The donations will be facilitated by Pledge 1%, a program of The Community Foundation serving Boulder County.  With 10 First Descents programs scheduled to take place in California in 2015, FluidStance employees will have ample ability to engage and volunteer with the organization an experience that Heath refers to as “once-in-a-lifetime.”

“The passion and zest for life that these young adults have is contagious, and I hope this is an experience my employees talk about forever,” states Heath.

“Joel has been an invaluable part of First Descents since its inception. We are absolutely thrilled about his new venture with FluidStance and honored that he chose FD as a philanthropic partner. We look forward to engaging with the FluidStance team and seeing this amazing business grow,” states Brad Ludden, Founder of First Descents.

To kickoff this partnership, FluidStance will donate $10 for every LEVEL that is purchased through a referral from First Descents. This promotion will run through the end of the FluidStance Indiegogo campaign, which is Friday, March 13,^, 2015. To purchase a LEVEL and support First Descents, please visit this link.

Learn more about FluidStance, and their first product, the LEVEL here.
Learn more about First Descents, their programs, and how to get involved here.

About FluidStance

Founded in 2015 by outdoor industry visionary Joel Heath, FluidStance is committed to creating a healthier workplace by incorporating motion into the workday. The company’s first product, the LEVEL, allows users to flow through their workday by standing on a platform that allows for subtle movement and balance. To learn more about FluidStance, visit FluidStance.com.

About First Descents

First Descents is a non-profit organization offering young adults (ages 18-39) with cancer a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same. For more information on First Descents programming, or how to get involved, head to www.firstdescents.org.


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ASICS America Group Surpasses $1 Billion Target; Announces Record-Breaking 2014, Fueled By Running And Fitness Trends

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2015 -- ASICS America Group, which includes the United States, Brazil, Canada and Mexico, announced today that it surpassed $1 billion in net sales for the first time in 2014, up to $1.1 billion, an impressive increase of 14.9% year on year. Operating profit also rose a healthy 20.1% year on year. This is the third year in a row ASICS America has shown sustained growth and profitability, a testament to the brand's strength in the marketplace.

Driven by fitness trends, including increased participation in running and jogging in both traditional and non-traditional events*, running footwear led the growth with a rise of 11.7%. Sales in performance running footwear were headlined by the popular GT-2000™ 2, GEL-Kayano® 21, GEL-Nimbus® 16 and GEL-Cumulus® 16. Further, ASICS launched the entire new Natural33™ Collection, expanded the Lite-Show™ collection and expanded the Kids Collection, which included toddlers for the first time. Focused on innovation, ASICS also introduced two new technologies in running footwear this year, the FluidFit® Upper and the FluidRide® Midsole 2.0.

"I couldn't be prouder of the phenomenal sales growth achieved by the ASICS America Group in 2014," said ASICS America Group President and CEO, Kevin Wulff. "We continue to lead the way in performance running footwear, gain substantial traction in apparel and in newer categories such as training, volleyball and tennis, and are already on pace for a strong 2015. The running industry is growing and transforming in terms of the way people are engaging with the sport, and runners and fitness enthusiasts alike continue to choose ASICS because they trust our superior performance products."

Categories such as Training and Volleyball also saw expansive high double-digit growth last year, as did the ASICS sports lifestyle footwear category, which includes Onitsuka Tiger. The category for ASICS was up an astonishing 48% versus last year.

The iconic GEL-LYTE™ III, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015, was another lifestyle super-star that contributed to the outstanding growth in the sports lifestyle category.

Apparel and accessories continued to exceed expectations and surpassed projections by double and triple digits. The running apparel showed the strongest growth up nearly 75% over last year. Socks and headwear sparked significant growth in accessories with strong new colors and prints to complement the apparel collection to create complete head-to-toe looks. Expansion of the Quick Lyte® and Invasion™ styles were at the forefront of sock sales growth, as was the Kayano® Single Tab.

ASICS expanded the product range in its popular Accelerate Hope™ Cancer Awareness Collection for the third straight year, introducing the brand to new customers eager to support a good cause by lacing up in the special edition product. ASICS donated more than $400,000 to men's, women's and children's cancer charities through the program.

In 2014, ASICS America opened 11 new retail stores including a new flagship location on 42nd Street in New York City's Times Square, as well as Scottsdale, AZ, Chicago, IL, Skokie, IL, Paramus, NJ, Boston, MA, Roseville, CA, Santa Clara, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA and San Juan, Puerto Rico. ASICS America plans another 10 store openings this year.

ASICS was proud to be recognized with the following industry awards in 2014:

Best Debut, ASICS GEL-Pursue™, Runner's World, Fall 2014
2014 Plus Award for Running Footwear Design, Footwear Plus
2014 Top 10 Shoes – ASICS Super J33™ (no. 7), The Running Network
2014 Top 10 Shoes – ASICS GEL-DS Racer™ (no. 9), The Running Network

* According to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), total running and jogging participation in 2013 was 42 million, up 5% from 40 million in 2012. Since 2009, participation is up 30%, with men up 14% and women up 50%. According to Running USA, race participation has increased 61% since 2009, attributed largely to training programs, family-centered community events, color runs, mud runs, obstacle runs, and running series. In just five years (2009-2013), participation in non-traditional running events in the U.S. grew from 100,000 to 4,000,000 -- a 40-fold increase

Note to Editors:

ASICS Corporation has changed its fiscal year. Because of the change in the accounting period, for the fourth-quarter of the year ended December 2014, the domestic group companies except Haglofs Japan cover 9 months from April 1 to December 31, and overseas group companies including Haglofs Japan cover 12 months from January 1 to December 31

For more information refer to the following documents.

1) Summary of the Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
http://corp.asics.com/en/investor_relations/library/financial_data

2) Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
http://corp.asics.com/en/investor_relations/library/financial_summary

To learn more about ASICS America, please visit: http://www.asicsamerica.com.

About ASICS

Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body," is an old Latin phrase from which ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand still stands. The company was founded more than 60 years ago by Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of performance athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.asics.com.



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Craghoppers Introduces New Women’s Outdoor Heritage Apparel for Fall ‘15

Uncompromising protection, function and style. The past 50 years have flown, but it’s clear to see how far Craghoppers has travelled by looking at their new women’s Heritage collection. Craghoppers wants their customers to enjoy peerless protection from the worst conditions – whether walking under the heavy skies of the hillside trail or the bright lights of the city streets.

Look for classic winter fabrics and deliciously indulgent insulated linings paired with trusted Craghoppers technologies like AquaDry guaranteed waterproof and breathable fabric, freeing fashion from function and expanding the world of what to wear in winter weather

“We focus on wearable protection that stands out on any continent,” says Lindsey Hayes, CEO Craghoppers North America. “Known for quality, effectiveness and style, Craghoppers’ Fall 2015 Heritage apparel brings features and technologies that will enhance any outdoor experience or adventure.”

Fall 2015 Women’s Outdoor Heritage Highlights:

Women’s 364 3 in 1 Jacket (CWP950)

This retro-inspired 3-in-1 jacket is quite simply irresistible. We’ve partnered a parka-style waterproof outer jacket with a gorgeously lightweight super- insulating CompressLite inner to create the ultimate in weatherproof performance. Split them up if you like or unite to get the best of both worlds. MSRP $250
 
Our classic parka-style jacket teams a waterproof herringbone outer with Sherpa fleece lining and fur-trimmed hood for impressive weatherproof protection in the coldest conditions. The longer-length ensures extended coverage when you need it most. MSRP $190

Kilnsey Jacket (CWP954)

Give winter weather the cold shoulder
in this superb insulating waterproof with enduring appeal. The stylish longer-length flannel-look outer is sandwiched with an AquaDry Membrane inner layer for reliable wet-weather performance. The faux-fur- trimmed hood adds a nice touch. MSRP $200

Hepworth Jacket (CWN189) 

What a treat for the colder months. Hepworth teams a very stylish felted wool-rich outer with a luxurious silky lining in contrasting colors to superb effect. The layer of CompressLite insulation sandwiched between the two delivers lightweight warmth and comfort. MSRP $140

Braidley Jacket (CWA143)

This new fashion-inspired jacket fuses a soft heather fleece outer face with a gloriously soft deep-pile Sherpa inner for stylish warmth and comfort. The asymmetric zip and fold-up collar and cuffs create a distinctive look. MSRP $100

Hamley Jacket (CWA150)

Snuggle up in this new insulated
jacket. The fleecy outer face conceals a wonderfully indulgent Sherpa fleece inner that helps lock heat in. With handy patch pockets to the front and a cozy grown-on hood, Hamley makes a great choice for colder days. MSRP $90

Technology highlights:

Aqua Dry: Waterproof, breathable, taped seams and water tight construction. Designed for moderate to heavy downpours. A combination of technologies and outer fabrics deliver guaranteed levels of breathability and all-round waterproof performance for protection and comfort.

Security: Ingenious hidden or zippered pockets built in for worry-free security without making valuables inaccessible.

Insulating: Advanced insulating all-season layer with outstanding warmth and versatility for a range of activities. Utilizing the latest technologies to ensure superior insulating properties, ensuring vital body heat is retained while maintaining light weight.

About Craghoppers

Created more than 40 years ago in the United Kingdom and tested by some of the world’s toughest hikers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, today Craghoppers is part of the family owned Regatta Group with 20,000 stores in 30 countries.
The United States Craghoppers launch includes premium, performance products for hiking, climbing, camping and all kinds of recreational travel. Brand lines include Craghoppers, Bear Grylls by Craghoppers and NosiLife, the world’s most extensive line of insect-repellent clothing.



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Closing Down Sales Begin at All 13 FCO Fishing-Camping-Outdoor Stores in New Zealand

Entire stock of famous brand fishing, camping and outdoor goods now discounted for total liquidation.
Hilco Merchant Australia selected by Super Retail Group to manage sales

 

February 25, 2015 10:36 PM Eastern Standard Time

 

AUCKLAND, New Zealand--Closing down sales have just begun at all FCO Fishing-Camping-Outdoors stores in New Zealand. Significant discounts of 20% to 40% are now being offered on over $25 million worth of stock. Consumers will save on an extensive range of top brand gear, accessories, apparel and footwear for fishing, camping, outdoors, boating, water sports, RV, caravan and more.

The company’s gift cards will be honored at all FCO locations during the closing down sales and consumers are encouraged to redeem them. Select store fittings, furnishings and equipment are also available for sale.

The closing down sales are being managed by Hilco Merchant Australia, Pty. Cory Lipoff, Principal at Hilco Merchant Australia, commented, “We are extremely gratified to work with the exceptional senior management team at Super Retail Group (parent of FCO) on the execution of its strategic initiatives. We expect this will be a very successful sale because of the truly outstanding merchandise range and compelling price reductions. Consumers are urged to visit the stores early to enjoy the best selection while also taking advantage of the very significant savings.”

ABOUT HILCO MERCHANT AUSTRALIA, Pty:
 
Hilco Merchant Australia (www.hilcomerchantaustralia.com) provides a wide range of analytical, advisory, asset monetization, and capital investment services to help define and execute a retailer’s strategic initiatives. The firm’s activities fall into several principal categories including acquisitions; disposition of underperforming stores; retail company or division wind downs; event sales to convert unwanted assets into working capital; interim company, division or store management teams; loss prevention; and, the monetization of furniture, fittings and equipment.

Hilco Merchant Australia is part of Northbrook, Illinois based Hilco Global, the world’s leading authority on maximizing the value of business assets by delivering valuation, monetization and advisory solutions to an international marketplace. Hilco Global operates twenty specialized business units around the world.

For more information please visit: (www.hilcoglobal.com).

A list of all FCO closing locations follows:

Store Name

Address

City

State

Post Code

Phone

FCO

5 Vitasovitch Avenue

Henderson

NI

00610

09 837 4909

FCO

16 Okara Drive

Whangarei

NI

00110

09 438 2350

FCO

1 Struthers

New Plymouth

NI

04312

06 758 3786

FCO

126 Cavendish Drive

Papatoetoe

NI

02104

09 261 2682

FCO

1000 Cameron Road

Gate Pa

NI

03112

07 578 9174

FCO

39 Mt Wellington Highway

Mount Wellington

NI

01060

09 527 4591

FCO

501 Caroline Road

Hastings

NI

04122

06 870 3026

FCO

250-256 Featherstone Street

Palmerston North

NI

04410

06 359 2142

FCO

541 High Street

Hutt Central

NI

05010

04 589 7060

FCO

6 Mercari Way

Albany

NI

00632

09 415 9825

FCO

7 Maui Street

Pukete

NI

03200

07 850 8432

FCO

1 Wagener Place

Mount Albert

NI

01025

09 849 2182

FCO

451 Ti Rakau Drive

Botany Downs

NI

02014

09 265 1315

Contacts: Hilco Merchant Australia, PTY / Kevin Olson / Managing Director / Office: 2 9238 6397
kolson@hilcoaustralia.com.au



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