Castle Brands Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Case Sales.Case Sales Increase Approximately 48% for the Quarter NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :ROX), an emerging international premium spirits company announced today that preliminary case sales for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2007 ended March 31, 2007 were approximately 72,000, an increase of 48% over the comparable period in the prior year. Volume was driven by strong sales in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , with Boru Vodka a significant contributor to this growth. Based on its preliminary case sales in its fourth quarter, the Company expects that case sales for fiscal year 2007 will total approximately 314,000, an increase of 18% over the prior year. This increase represents growth of approximately 26% in the US and 7% internationally. Growth in the Company's flagship brands was partially offset by reduced sales of certain lower-priced Irish cream For the novel of the same name, see . Irish Cream is a cream liqueur based on Irish whiskey, coffee, cream, and other ingredients. Well known brands include Baileys Irish Cream, which was the first Irish Cream, Carolans and St. Brendan's. products which accounted for 23,160 cases in FY 2006 and only approximately 8,000 cases in FY 2007. Case sale numbers will not be finalized until the completion of the Company's year-end audit. Similarly, the Company will not report on revenues, margins and costs until the completion of the audit. Mark Andrews Mark Andrews (born May 19 1926) is an American politician from the state of North Dakota. He is a member of the United States Republican Party. Andrews was born in Cass County, North Dakota. He attended the public schools there. , the Company's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased with the volume growth that we were able to deliver. Our products continue to gain acceptance and I am particularly pleased with the recent launch of Boru in new packaging. We look forward to building on this momentum in the current year." More about Castle Brands Inc. Castle Brands is an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded spirits within four growing categories of the spirits industry: vodka, rum, whiskey and liqueurs/cordials. Castle Brands' portfolio includes Boru([R]) Vodka, Gosling's Rums[TM], Sea Wynde([R]) Rum, Knappogue Castle The Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden, built in 1467, is located in County Clare, Ireland. It was built by Sean MacNamara, and is a good example of a medieval tower house. It has a long and varied history, from a battlefield to a dwelling place. Whiskey([R]), Clontarf([R]) Irish Whiskey Irish whiskey n. Whiskey made by the distillation of barley. Noun 1. Irish whiskey - whiskey made in Ireland chiefly from barley Irish whisky, Irish whiskey, whisky - a liquor made from fermented mash of grain , Jefferson's[TM] and Jefferson's Reserve([R]) Bourbon, Sam Houston([R]) Bourbon, Celtic Crossing([R]) Liqueur liqueur (lĭkûr`), strong alcoholic beverage made of almost neutral spirits, flavored with herb mixtures, fruits, or other materials, and usually sweetened. The name derives from the Latin word to melt. , Pallini([R]) Limoncello[TM], Raspicello[TM] and Peachcello[TM] and Brady's([R]) Irish Cream. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes statements of our expectations, intentions plans and beliefs that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are intended to come within the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. protection provided by those sections. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to the discussion of our business strategies and our expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources and to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable Liable to come to an end upon the happening of a certain contingency. Susceptible of being determined, found out, definitely decided upon, or settled. determinable adj. . We have used words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "thinks," "estimates," "seeks," "expects," "predicts," "could," "projects," "potential" and other similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this press release to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks and factors relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this press release and the documents incorporated by reference. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this press release as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by the federal securities laws. ROX- G |
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