CBUK Cutter & Buck (MM)

From Cutter & Buck (Nasdaq: CBUK), an upscale golf-inspired sportswear company, comes a brand designed especially for the next generation of fashionable golfers who express their individuality. Introduced for the Spring 2007 season, CBUK (pronounced "see buck") is poised to make a statement with unique design elements and innovative fabric technologies. CBUK addresses a void Cutter & Buck recognized in the sportswear market for a fashionable line designed for men who enjoy golf yet want to push the style envelope. The collection is characterized by modern styling, a slimmer fit and unexpected details such as scorecard tags and unique prints, off-center logo placement and pieced construction. The application of the brand's buck icon adds an easily identifiable and irreverent twist to the collection. "We recognized the opportunity for a new brand to bring a fresh perspective to a typically more traditional market," said Kaia Akre, president of Cutter & Buck. "CBUK has a distinctive edge and provides us with a vehicle to reach a customer we aren't serving with the Cutter & Buck brand." CBUK combines functionality and style with an edgier look that is both unexpected and appealing from a fashion perspective. Because this customer demands versatility with his wardrobe, the CBUK line is designed to go easily from the course to off-course occasions. Each delivery in the collection incorporates innovative performance fabrics, clean silhouettes, and layering versatility. The line is built to Cutter & Buck's high quality standards for premium fabrics, durable construction, and superior attention to detail. "CBUK is about today's golfer who challenges traditional apparel, but still requires all the benefits of technical golf apparel and quality sportswear," said Julie Snow, vice president of design and merchandising for Cutter & Buck. "Like its wearer, the spirit of CBUK makes a statement." Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to the following: our ability to control costs and expenses, including costs associated with our marketing initiatives; our ability to maintain our relationships with our sponsored professional golfers; relations with and performance of suppliers; our ability to carry out successful designs and effectively advertise and communicate with the marketplace and to penetrate chosen distribution channels; our ability to appropriately price our products; the number of golf rounds played, which may be impacted by severe weather-related disasters and the weather in general; competition; risks related to the timely performance of third parties, such as shipping companies, including risks of strikes or labor disputes involving these third parties; political and trade relations; the overall level of consumer spending on apparel; and global economic and political conditions,. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in our SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or developments, except as may be required by securities laws. About Cutter & Buck The company designs and markets upscale sportswear and outerwear under the Cutter & Buck brand. All Cutter & Buck products feature distinctive, comfortable designs, high-quality materials and rich detailing. The company sells its products through golf pro shops and resorts, specialty retail shops, direct-to-consumer catalog, corporate sales and online at www.cutterbuck.com.