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WATSONVILLE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2016 -- West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 financial results and 2016 earnings outlook at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 25, 2016, and will host a conference call later that same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be simultaneously webcast live over the Internet at www.westmarine.com on the “Investor Relations” page. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast.
The call is available by dialing (888) 756-1546 in the U.S. and Canada and (706) 634-1041 for international callers. Please be prepared to give the conference ID number 28627335. An audio replay of the call will be available February 25, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time through March 3, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The replay number is (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and Canada and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The access code is 28627335.
ABOUT WEST MARINE
Each person has a unique connection to the water. At West Marine (westmarine.com, NASDAQ: WMAR), our knowledge, enthusiasm and products prepare waterlife adventurers to foster that connection and explore their passions. With more than 260 stores located in 38 states and Puerto Rico, an eCommerce website reaching domestic and international customers, and a wholesale business for our professional customers, West Marine is recognized as a leading Waterlife Outfitter for cruisers, sailors, anglers and paddlesports enthusiasts. Since first opening our doors in 1968, West Marine associates continue to share the same love for the water as our customers and provide helpful advice on the gear and gadgets they need to be safe and have fun.
Contact: West Marine, Inc. Jeffrey Lasher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Phone: (831) 761-4229
