Everlast Worldwide Inc. Chairman Sees Continued Growth for Company, Shareholders Told at Annual Meeting

    NEW YORK, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seth Horowitz, Chairman,
 President and CEO of Everlast Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:   EVST), manufacturer,
 marketer and licensor of sporting goods, apparel, footwear and other active
 lifestyle accessories under the Everlast brand name, told those gathered
 for the Company's Annual Meeting today that, "Last year was an important
 year in the history of our Company. It was the year Everlast transformed
 its business model by licensing our men's and women's apparel lines and
 focusing on boxing equipment, our foundation, and worldwide brand
 licensing. We benefited from our strong and highly focused licensing
 efforts, signing a record 30 new licensees in 2005. All of our businesses,
 especially our flagship boxing equipment products, enjoyed greater
 visibility and brand recognition throughout 2005 and beyond."
     In his remarks to shareholders, Mr. Horowitz said, "We see continued
 growth for our boxing equipment business as a result of our worldwide
 marketing activities and the increasing popularity of boxing as a sport and
 as a fitness activity. And, as the undisputed leader in market share of
 boxing equipment, we will receive the most benefit. Moreover, the universal
 appeal of the iconic Everlast brand has allowed us to strategically move
 into new product categories around the world as a result of our highly
 focused and successful licensing strategy.
     "The accomplishments we achieved last year have put in place a solid
 foundation from which to advance our business strategies during the current
 year. While we will continue to draw upon our illustrious heritage as
 boxing's preeminent brand, we are much more than a 'boxing brand,' we are a
 lifestyle brand and one with universal appeal and we intend to capitalize
 on that positioning as we grow the Company."
     At the meeting, shareholders elected eight members to the Board of
 Directors, who will serve until the next Annual Meeting. Shareholders also
 voted to amend the bylaws of the Company to classify the composition of the
 Board of Directors. The selection of Berenson LLP as the Company's
 independent auditors was also ratified by the shareholders.
     Before adjourning the meeting, Mr. Horowitz told those in attendance,
 "As a Company, Everlast is in a better position now than it has been in its
 96-year history. We significantly strengthened our balance sheet by
 refinancing our debt, and positioned the Company for consistent and
 profitable growth for this year and beyond. Finally, we will increase our
 visibility within the financial community and we remain steadfast in our
 commitment to enhance shareholder value."
     The Company noted its intention to resume hosting quarterly conference
 calls beginning with the release of its second quarter results. The date
 and time will be announced.
     About Everlast Worldwide Inc.
     Everlast Worldwide Inc. manufactures, markets and licenses sporting
 goods, apparel and active lifestyle products under the Everlast brand name.
 Since 1910, Everlast has been the preeminent brand in the world of boxing
 and is among the most dominant brands in the overall sporting goods and
 apparel industries. Over the past 96 years, Everlast products have become
 the "Choice of Champions(TM)," having been used for training and
 professional fights by many of the biggest names in the sport. Everlast is
 the market leader in nearly all of its product categories, responsible for
 leading eight of the top ten boxing equipment products in sales. In
 addition to producing and marketing boxing equipment and accessories,
 Everlast Worldwide Inc. licenses its brand to providers of men's and
 women's sportswear and active wear, children's wear, footwear, watches,
 cardiovascular exercise equipment and gym/duffel bags. At the retail level,
 Everlast's products generate over $700 million in revenues. The company's
 Web site can be found at http://www.everlast.com .
     Statements made in this Press Release that are estimates of past or
 future performance are based on a number of factors, some of which are
 outside of the Company's control. Statements made in this Press Release
 that state the intentions, beliefs, expectations or predictions of Everlast
 Worldwide, Inc. and its management for the future are forward-looking
 statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ
 materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.
 Information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ
 materially from those in forward-looking statements is contained from time
 to time in filings of Everlast Worldwide with the U.S. Securities and
 Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings may be obtained by contacting
 Everlast Worldwide or the SEC.
 
 

SOURCE Everlast Worldwide Inc.