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"AG" means "limited company" in German, probably in German or Austrian.
Head NV is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-end sports equipment. We are a technology-driven company, and our motto is "Excellent performance through excellent technology".
We can trace back to 1950, when Howard Hyde, the inventor of the first metal snowboard, founded the company. 1970 added Tyrolia bindings and Mares diving brands, and recently 1990 acquired Penn balls and Dacor diving brands.
Head NV has been managed by the current management since 1996, and was listed on the new york Stock Exchange and the Vienna Stock Exchange in September 2000.
Our current business is divided into four departments: winter sports, racket sports, diving and franchising. In these departments, we have created or acquired some of the most famous brands in the sporting goods market, including:
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Tennis, squash and racquetball; Alpine skis and ski boots; Snowboards, bindings and boots; Accessories and clothing
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Tennis and squash
tyrol
Alpine snowboard fixer
Mare/Daccord
diving equipment
We are in a leading position in all product markets, and our products have been recognized by some top athletes in the world, including andre agassi, Gustavo Kuerten, marat safin, juan carlos ferrero, John Gruger and Maria Riesch.
Our products are sold through more than 3 1 000 accounts, including specialty stores, professional sporting goods stores and mass merchants in more than 80 countries around the world.
Our strategy has always been to develop breakthrough products with medium and high price. We believe this will help us achieve financial returns and win market share.
For more information, please visit our investor relations website.
Analysts, investors, media and others seeking financial and general information should contact the Investor Relations Department:
Claire Vincent:
Tel:+44-207-499 7800; Fax:+44-207-4917725;
E-mail :headinvestors@aol.com
Ralf Bernhart, chief financial officer
Tel:+43-1-70179354; Fax +43- 1-707 8940