Crocs, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Jibbitz, LLC.NIWOT, Colo. -- Crocs Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) is an American company founded by Lyndon "Duke" Hanson, Scott Seamans, and George Boedecker[1] in July 2002. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the firm was created to market a lightweight plastic shoe first developed and manufactured by Foam , 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 : CROX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interest of Jibbitz, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control for $10 Million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $10 Million based on Jibbitz hitting certain earnings targets. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado The City of Boulder (, Mountain Time Zone) is a home rule municipality located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the State of Colorado, as well as the most populous city and the county , Jibbitz is a family operated business that specializes in the customization of Crocs footwear. Jibbitz now features over 300 different designs being sold through 4000 retail accounts both in the US and Europe. In addition to the purchase agreement, which is scheduled to close in December, Crocs and Jibbitz have also entered into an endorsement agreement that takes effect immediately. This agreement provides for Crocs' public endorsement of Jibbitz on a worldwide basis. The endorsement agreement also allows Jibbitz to access Crocs' network of distributors and retailers as well as utilize its warehousing and logistics infrastructure throughout the world. Ron Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Crocs, Inc., commented, "Jibbitz has done a great job of creating a special niche in the footwear accessories industry and we are excited to join forces with them as we look to further expand the originality and uniqueness of the Crocs line of products. Much like Crocs, Jibbitz created a new market segment and was able to immediately capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. their creativity in the marketplace. I commend the Jibbitz team on their ability to develop this homegrown home·grown adj. 1. Raised or grown at home. 2. Originating in or characteristic of a locality: "Rock is homegrown music in the United States, evolved from blues and country and Tin Pan Alley" business into the market leader that it is today and I look forward to their successful integration into the Crocs family." "We are extremely excited to extend the Jibbitz brand and community spirit through this partnership with Crocs," commented Sheri Schmelzer, Jibbitz Founder. "Jibbitz specializes in unique designs that fit the lifestyle of the Crocs consumer and allow them to personalize per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. their footwear regardless of age, gender or style preference. We can't think of a better way to leverage our success and reach more target customers than to join the Crocs family and be a part of their future vision." Jibbitz will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Crocs, Inc. following the closing and Founders Rich and Sheri Schmelzer will remain with Jibbitz as President and Chief Design Officer respectively. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. About Crocs, Inc. Crocs, Inc. is a rapidly growing designer, manufacturer and marketer of footwear for men, women and children under the crocs brand. All of our footwear products incorporate our proprietary closed-cell resin material, which we believe represents a substantial innovation in footwear comfort and functionality. Our proprietary closed-cell resin, which we refer to as Croslite[TM] enables us to produce a soft and lightweight, non-marking, slip- and odor-resistant shoe. These unique properties make Crocs footwear ideal for casual wear, as well as for recreational uses such as boating, hiking, fishing and gardening, and have enabled us to successfully market our products to a broad range of consumers. About Jibbitz - "So, that's what the holes are for!" Jibbitz([TM]) is a family-run business based in Boulder, Colorado. Jibbitz was born when owner Sheri Schmelzer's and her 3 children began to decorate their twelve pairs of Crocs. Schmelzer realized that fun, colorful accessories could be snapped into the holes of the shoes and be easily interchanged to create a new look. Jibbitz also manufactures and sells bracelets and anklets n. pl. 1. socks that reach just above the ankle. Noun 1. anklets - a sock that reaches just above the ankle bobbysock, bobbysocks, anklet that can be customized with Jibbitz snap-on accessories. The company also sells sticker embellishments and charms. For more information about Jibbitz or to find a store near you that carries Jibbitz products, visit www.jibbitz.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. 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. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights and other factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. under the heading "Risk Factors," and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are encouraged to review that section and all other disclosures appearing in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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