Maurice Lacroix and Roger Federer Set a New Course

After two very successful years, Maurice Lacroix and Roger Federer are mutually ending their close collaboration at the end of May 2006.

Roger Federer, the current number 1 in men's tennis, has represented the Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix as its ambassador since 1 June 2004. During this period, the Swiss tennis star celebrated many athletic highlights: among other things, he established himself firmly at the top of the tennis world and marched through Wimbledon and the US Open in triumph in 2004 and 2005 as well as this year's Australian Open. As his official watch partner, Maurice Lacroix was able to accompany this young, aspiring athlete on his way to the very top of his profession. For his part, the tennis player lent Maurice Lacroix an empathetic and credible face while helping this dynamic young brand attain a higher emotional level. It was important for both sides that Roger Federer and

After a successful and close two-year partnership, Philippe C. Merk, CEO Maurice Lacroix, draws a positive balance: "Our collaboration with Roger Federer took a very satisfying and entirely successful course. We were able to achieve our objectives we established entirely by concentrating on a single brand representative. Now we will take the next important step with our brand."

SOURCE: Maurice Lacroix S.A.

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CONTACT: Contact Maurice Lacroix, Zurich,

Gabriela von Malaise, PR Manager International,

Mobile +41-79-459-92-82, or

Claudia Staber,

Marketing Director International,

Phone +41-44-209-11-11

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