EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE
Published on
Exhibit 99.1
Deckers Outdoor Corporation Announces the Departure of Scott Ash from the
Company
GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2006--Deckers Outdoor
Corporation (NASDAQ: DECK) today announced that Scott Ash, Chief
Financial Officer, will be leaving the company in early March 2006 in
order to pursue other interests. The Company has commenced a search
for Mr. Ash's successor. Mr. Ash intends to be involved through the
transition period.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Angel Martinez, commented,
"As Chief Financial Officer, Scott has played an integral role in the
growth and success of Deckers and we thank him for his considerable
contributions to the Company during his many years of service. While
we are sorry to see him leave, we wish him all the best in his future
endeavors. Importantly, Scott has assembled a strong financial team
during his tenure and I am confident in their ability to ensure a
smooth transition during this period."
Mr. Ash commented, "My time at Deckers has been very special and
tremendously fulfilling. I leave behind an organization with some of
the most talented people in the industry and a Company with a very
bright future ahead of it."
Deckers Outdoor Corporation builds niche products into global
lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and
fashion-oriented footwear developed for both high performance outdoor
activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. The Company's products
are offered under the Teva(R), Simple(R) and UGG(R) brand names, which
are also its registered trademarks.
*All statements in this press release that are not historical
facts, including statements about expectations for a smooth transition
and prospects for the future, are forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and are based on
the Company's expectations as of today, January 25, 2006. In addition,
such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Many of the risks, uncertainties and other
factors are discussed in detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Among these risks
and uncertainties are conditions in the general economy and in the
retail environment, the effect of consumer preferences and other
factors discussed in the Company's filings made with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation to
update or revise any of the forward-looking statements in this news
release.
CONTACT: Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Scott Ash, 805-967-7611
or
Investor Relations:
Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Chad A. Jacobs/Brendon E. Frey, 203-682-8200