Chattem Announces Additional New Product Launches for Fiscal 2006.CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CHTT): --BullFrog(R) Mosquito Coast(TM), a SPF (1) (Stateful Packet Firewall) See stateful inspection. (2) (Sender Policy Framework) An e-mail authentication system that verifies that the message came from an authorized mail server. 30 UVA/UVB sunblock sunblock Public health An opaque substance, usually formulated from zinc or titanium oxides, designed to completely prevent solar radiation from reaching the skin. See SPF rating. Cf Sunscreen. with DEET free, EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. approved insect repellent --Garlique(R) CardioAssist(TM), a dietary supplement with a clinically tested advanced heart formula to help reduce the risk of heart disease Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT), a leading marketer and manufacturer of branded consumer products, today announced plans to launch additional new products for fiscal 2006. New Product Launches BullFrog bullfrog, common name of the largest North American frog, Rana catesbeiana. Native to the E United States, this species has been successfully introduced in the West and in other parts of the world. The body length is 4 to 8 in. , the Company's sun care product line, will introduce Mosquito Coast that will begin shipping in November 2005. BullFrog Mosquito Coast combines the trusted sun protection found in BullFrog Sunblock with a revolutionary family friendly insect repellent in a convenient "2 in 1" fast drying spray that effectively, yet safely, repels mosquitoes for up to 8 hours. A simple solution to outdoor hassles, BullFrog Mosquito Coast combines SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection with a DEET free, EPA approved formula for up to 8 hours of mosquito repellency with equal efficacy to DEET in regards to West Nile but without the odor or safety concerns. The Company expects first year sales of BullFrog Mosquito Coast for fiscal 2006 to be approximately $3-5 million with significant long-term growth potential in the following years. Mosquito Coast has received very positive consumer response in initial market research studies as well as strong national support from our major retail customers in the food, drug and mass merchandiser channels of trade. The product launch will be supported with a dedicated advertising and promotional campaign that will include television, radio and magazine advertising during the Memorial Day through July 4th time period to highlight the unique benefits of BullFrog Mosquito Coast. Beginning in January 2006, Chattem plans to launch Garlique CardioAssist, a dietary supplement with an advanced heart formula to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Garlique CardioAssist's clinically tested formula, intended for consumers who have a moderate risk of developing heart disease, contains a blend of plant sterols sterols (ster´ôlz), n.pl steroids having one or more hydroxyl groups and no carbonyl or carboxyl groups (e.g., cholesterol). , niacin niacin: see coenzyme; vitamin. niacin or nicotinic acid or vitamin B3 Water-soluble vitamin of the vitamin B complex, essential to growth and health in animals, including humans. , folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 to help lower total and LDL cholesterol while maintaining healthy levels of HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteines. The Company expects annual sales of Garlique CardioAssist for fiscal 2006 to be in the range of $3-5 million. Additional new product information plus information regarding previously announced 2006 new products can be accessed via the Company's website at www.chattem.com. Chattem, Inc. is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). healthcare products, toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= and dietary supplements. The Company's products target niche market segments and are among the market leaders in their respective categories across food, drug and mass merchandisers. The Company's portfolio of products includes well-recognized brands such as Icy Hot(R), Gold Bond(R), Selsun Blue(R), pHisoderm(R), Garlique(R), Pamprin(R) and BullFrog(R). Chattem conducts a portion of its global business through subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, including statements containing words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "will" and words of similar meaning. These statements involve various risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including the rate of adoption of our products, our ability to grow revenue and margins, our ability to implement our expansion strategy, the impact of competition on pricing, the impact of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , general economic conditions and other factors discussed in this release and as set forth from time to time in our other public filings and public statements. Readers of this release are cautioned to consider these risks and uncertainties and to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. |
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