Tumi Holdings, Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Tumi Holdings, Inc. TUMI today announced the commencement of an underwritten offering of 8 million shares of its common stock by certain funds managed by, or entities affiliated with, Doughty Hanson & Co. Managers Limited, subject to market and other conditions. Tumi will not receive any proceeds from the offering. In connection with the offering, the selling stockholders intend to grant the underwriter an option to purchase up to 1.2 million additional shares.

Credit Suisse is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone: 1 (800) 221-1037, facsimile: 212-743-3366, email: newyork.prospectus@credit-suisse.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Tumi

Tumi is the leading global brand of premium travel, business and lifestyle products and accessories. The brand is sold in over 260 stores from New York to Paris to London and Tokyo, as well as in the world's top department, specialty and travel retail stores in over 75 countries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect Tumi's current views with respect to, among other things, future events and performance. These statements may discuss, among other things, Tumi's net sales, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, cash flow, financial condition, impairments, expenditures, growth, strategies, plans, achievements, dividends, capital structure, organizational structure, future store openings, market opportunities and general market and industry conditions. Tumi generally identifies forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” or the negative version of these words or comparable words. Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions made by management using currently available information. These statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of future performance, actions or events. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying beliefs and assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Tumi's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014. For example, if general economic conditions and the availability of opportunities in the marketplace that complement our store strategy ultimately differ from those anticipated by management, the actual pace of our future store openings may differ materially from the pace contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Tumi expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws and regulations.