Callaway Golf Company Announces 2009 Third Quarter and Nine Month Results.

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2009, consistent with the preliminary results released on October 15th, 2009.

For the third quarter, the Company reported:

* Net sales of $191 million, a decrease of 11% compared to $213 million for the third quarter of 2008. On a currency neutral basis, net sales would have been $194 million, a decrease of 9% compared to the third quarter of 2008.

* Gross profit of $60 million (31% of net sales) compared to gross profit of $80 million (38% of net sales) in the third quarter of 2008.

* Operating expenses of $85 million (45% of net sales) compared to $93 million (43% of net sales) for the same period in 2008.

* A loss of $0.25 per share (on 63.2 million shares outstanding), compared to a loss of $0.12 per share (on 62.5 million shares outstanding) in 2008. The loss per share for the third quarter of 2009 was adversely affected by $0.01 per share associated with the Company's gross margin initiatives and $0.04 per share dilution related to the Company's preferred stock issuance. The loss per share for the third quarter of 2008 included after-tax charges of $0.04 per share for the gross margin initiatives.

For the first nine months, the Company reported:

* Net sales of $765 million, a decrease of 19% compared to $946 million for the same period last year. On a currency neutral basis, net sales would have been $810 million, a decrease of 14% compared to the first nine months of 2008.

* Gross profit of $286 million (37% of net sales) compared to $427 million (45% of net sales) for 2008.

* Operating expenses of $287 million (38% of net sales) compared to $314 million (33% of net sales) for 2008.

* A loss per share of $0.04 (on 63.1 million shares outstanding) compared to fully diluted earnings per share of $1.08 (on 64.0 million shares outstanding) for 2008. The loss per share for the first nine months of 2009 was adversely affected by $0.04 per share associated with the Company's gross margin initiatives and $0.05 per share dilution related to the Company's preferred stock issuance. Fully diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2008 included after-tax charges of $0.09 per share for the gross margin initiatives.

"While market conditions have been challenging this year, we have managed our business in such a way that we have gained market share in all club categories, managed our expenses responsibly and invested in a few important growth initiatives that should position Callaway Golf to grow when the economy begins to rebound," commented George Fellows, President and CEO. "We are already seeing some improvement in global economic conditions and a lessening of the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Furthermore, initial feedback on our 2010 new products has been positive, our supply chain continues to improve, and the many actions we've taken this year, together with our increased market share base, should position us to generate a meaningful turnaround and return to profitability next year."

Business Outlook

The Company estimates sales for the year will be down approximately 16% due to the challenging economic and market environment in addition to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. Gross margins for the year are now estimated to be approximately 37% compared to the Company's prior estimate of 38% - 40%, due to higher than expected participation rates on second and third quarter sales promotions. Operating expenses for the year are still anticipated to be approximately $370 - $380 million as compared to $403 million in 2008. This estimate includes increased expenses in 2009 resulting from investments in the Company's business including the uPro acquisition, costs related to reductions in workforce, and international expansion. The Company estimates a full year loss per share of $0.30 to $0.35 which includes after tax charges of $0.05 per share for gross margin initiatives and approximately $0.09 per share of dilution associated with the Company's preferred equity.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will be holding a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PDT today. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at www.callawaygolf.com. To listen to the call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes before the call to register and for instructions on how to access the broadcast. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call ends, and will remain available through 9:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The replay may be accessed through the Internet at www.callawaygolf.com or by telephone by calling 1-800-642-1687 toll free for calls originating within the United States or 706-645-9291 for International calls. The replay pass code is 36067055.

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Disclaimer: Statements used in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, performance or prospects, including statements relating to an economic recovery, future growth, improvement in foreign currency exchange rates, acceptance of 2010 products, a turnaround and return to profitability in 2010, and estimated 2009 sales, gross margins, operating expenses, and loss per share, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These estimates and statements are based upon current information and expectations. Accurately estimating the Company's reported future financial performance is based upon various unknowns, including future changes in foreign currency exchange rates, consumer acceptance and demand for the Company's products, the level of promotional activity in the marketplace, as well as future consumer discretionary purchasing activity, which can be significantly adversely affected by unfavorable economic or market conditions. Actual results may differ materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of these unknowns or other risks and uncertainties, including continued compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility; delays, difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components needed to manufacture the Company's products, in manufacturing the Company's products, or in connection with the implementation of the Company's planned gross margin initiatives or the implementation of future initiatives; adverse weather conditions and seasonality; any rule changes or other actions taken by the USGA or other golf association that could have an adverse impact upon demand or supply of the Company's products; a decrease in participation levels in golf; and the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural disasters or pandemic diseases on the economy generally, on the level of demand for the Company's products or on the Company's ability to manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment. For additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect these statements and the Company's business, see the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K subsequently filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Currency Neutral Basis: This press release includes information regarding certain aspects of the Company's financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 that is presented on a "currency neutral basis." This information estimates the impact of the effect of foreign currency translation on the Company's 2009 results as compared to the same period in 2008. This impact is derived by taking the Company's 2009 local currency results and translating them into U.S. dollars based upon 2008 foreign currency exchange rates for the periods presented and does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's results.

Regulation G: The financial results reported in this press release have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). In addition to the GAAP results, the Company has also provided additional information concerning its results, which include certain financial measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release present certain of the Company's financial results on a "currency neutral basis." These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures may also be inconsistent with the manner in which similar measures are derived or used by other companies. Management believes that the presentation of such non-GAAP financial measures, when considered in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, provides additional useful information for investors as to the underlying performance of the Company's business without regard to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company has provided reconciling information in the text of this press release.

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About Callaway Golf

Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf[R], Odyssey[R], Top-Flite[R], Ben Hogan[R] and uPro[TM] brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com or Shop.CallawayGolf.com

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