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PR: Ride Sports Announces Best Same Period Results Since 1995


2/3/99

PRESTON, Wash., Feb. 3 -- Ride Sports (Nasdaq: RIDE), a leading manufacturer and marketer of snowboard equipment and accessories, wakeboards and related products, announced today its financial results for its second quarter ended December 31, 1998.

Net income for the quarter was $0.9 million on sales of $16.1 million, compared to a net loss of ($12.9) million on sales of $10.7 million for the same period in 1997. Basic earnings per share were $0.07 versus a per share loss of ($1.17) for the same period in 1997. On a diluted basis, earnings per share were $0.05 versus a loss per share of ($1.17) for the comparable period in 1997. On a year-to-date basis, net income is $2.4 million on sales of $34.5 million, versus a loss of ($12.3) million on sales of $28.9 million for the same period in 1997. Year-to-date basic earnings per share are $0.18 compared to a loss of ($1.10) for the same period in 1997. On a diluted basis, EPS for the year-to-date are $0.14 versus a loss of ($1.10) for the same period in 1997.

"We are pleased with our performance in the second quarter," stated Robert Marcovitch, President and CEO of Ride. "This is the first time since 1995 that Ride has generated a profit in the period ending December 31. The results are thus not only significant from a financial standpoint, they also represent a symbolic achievement for the company and its employees as tangible evidence that our hard work is paying off.

"Ride believes its second quarter and year-to-date results reflect the positive and strengthening image of its products in the marketplace," continued Marcovitch. "As delighted as we are with the excellent sell-in of our products this year, we are even more excited by the news from our retailers that the sell-through of our current product lines has been tremendous and we believe bodes well for the company's future."

Ride also announced that it has reached an agreement in principal with the holder of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to convert the preferred shares to debt. The terms of the transaction, which remain confidential, have received the preliminary approval of the Company's lender and are currently being incorporated into definitive documentation. "We have been very concerned with the dilutive effect the preferred stock has had on our earnings targets," noted Marcovitch. "We thus believe that eliminating the preferred shareholder's conversion option is the appropriate thing to do under the circumstances."

Established in 1992, Ride is headquartered at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, in Preston, Washington. Ride is a leading manufacturer of contemporary sports equipment, including snowboard equipment, wakeboards, and apparel under the brand names: Ride, Liquid, 5150, Smiley Hats, and FullTilt.

This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release will prove to be accurate.

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RIDE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
Dec 31    Jun 30    Dec 31
1998      1998      1997
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                     $884      $165    $1,332
Accounts receivable, net                    17,704     4,487    12,588
Inventories                                  6,319     9,752     6,564
Prepaid expenses and other current             751       887       728
Income taxes receivable                        153     1,571     1,569
Deferred tax asset                               0         0       385
Total current assets                       25,811    16,862    23,166
Furniture and equipment, net                  4,992     5,792     5,670
Long term notes, net of discount              3,110     1,400     1,600
Goodwill, net                                 8,631     9,205     9,358
Other assets                                  1,146     1,345     1,201
Total assets                                $43,690   $34,604   $40,995
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable & Accrued                  $6,618    $8,829    $5,963
Notes payable                               14,568     5,544     1,995
Total current liabilities                  21,186    14,373     7,958
Deferred taxes                                    0         0       385
Noncurrent liabilities                          924       979     1,582
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock                              2,690     2,832     3,341
Common Stock                                43,465    43,257    42,393
Retained earnings                          (24,356)  (26,674)  (14,539)
Translation loss                              (219)     (163)     (125)
Total shareholders' equity                 21,580    19,252    31,070
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $43,690   $34,604   $40,995
RIDE INC.
Financial Highlights
(in thousands, except per share data)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
Quarter Ended       Quarter Ended
December 31,        December 31,
1998      1997      1998      1997
Percentages
Net Sales                         $16,117   $10,701
Cost of Goods Sold                 11,624     8,699
Gross Profit                        4,493     2,002     27.9%     18.7%
Selling, general
and administrative expenses        4,024    13,901     25.0%    129.9%
Operating income (loss)               469   (11,899)     2.9%   -111.2%
Sale of Subsidiary                    680        --
Interest income (expense), net       (269)     (153)
Income (loss), before taxes           880   (12,052)     5.5%   -112.6%
Income tax expense (benefit)           --       868
Net income (loss)                    $880  $(12,920)     5.5%   -120.7%
Per share:
Basic                             $0.07    $(1.17)
Diluted                           $0.05    $(1.17)
Weighted average common
shares outstanding
Basic                            12,779    11,128
Diluted                          17,685    11,128
RIDE INC.
Financial Highlights
(in thousands, except per share data)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
Six Months Ended    Six Months Ended
December 31,        December 31,
1998      1997      1998      1997
Percentages
Net Sales                         $34,499   $28,916
Cost of Goods Sold                 24,023    21,089
Gross Profit                       10,476     7,827     30.4%     27.1%
Selling, general and
administrative expenses            8,278    18,486     24.0%     63.9%
Operating income (loss)             2,198   (10,659)     6.4%    -36.9%
Sale of Subsidiary                    680        --
Interest income (expense), net       (486)     (291)
Income (loss), before taxes         2,392   (10,950)     6.9%    -37.9%
Income tax expense (benefit)           --     1,309
Net income (loss)                  $2,392  $(12,259)     6.9%    -42.4%
Per share:
Basic                             $0.18    $(1.10)
Diluted                           $0.14    $(1.10)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding
Basic                            12,699    11,128
Diluted                          16,606    11,128

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