Elscint Completes Acquisition of Mango Israel Clothing + Footwear

("Mango"), the Israeli distributor and retailer of the
internationally renowned retail brand name MANGO-MNG(TM) .

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The consummation of the
transaction follows the execution of a letter of intent, as previously
reported on December 27, 2004. Sports Marketing Surveys USA, in its Retail Sales Survey for Spring
2005, recently revealed that specialty running retailers again rank Brooks No.com

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, The running industry hits a new
retail stride today as Brooks Sports, Inc.

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- Mango is the Israeli Distributor and Seller of the Internationally Renowned
Retail Brand Name MANGO-MNG(TM) -

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Elscint Ltd.
The newly appointed managing director of Mango has been awarded an option
to acquire up to 10% of the equity and voting rights of Mango within 30 days
from the completion of the transaction, and a second option to acquire up to
an additional 10% of the equity and voting rights in the company exercisable
no later than the first anniversary of the closing.

"For the first time in the running industry, retailers will now enjoy a
direct, tangible benefit from a brand's online sales model and integrated
corporate marketing efforts," continued Weber.
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7 million at the date of this release) in
consideration for the acquisition of the equity and voting rights of Mango, as
well as for an option to operate an additional retail facility in Israel.
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Elscint Limited has interests in hotels in Western Europe, in hotel
development projects principally in Western and Central Europe and in the
Arena commercial and entertainment center in Israel.com's Unique Service Provides Convenience for Customers;
Drives Sales to Local Retailers

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-- Retailers have the opportunity, if they have the requested product in
stock, to fulfill each order, make a sale and gain a new customer . Brooks also leads the pack in the survey's Dealer Confidence Index,
which measures retailers' overall impressions of each brand.
Brooks' new online shopping functionality is the company's latest
enhancement to its runner's resource Web site, brooksrunning.

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Brooks has long been recognized by the running industry for best-in-class
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"It's another step in
our relentless pursuit to provide top-notch service to these valued partners.

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The acquisition of Mango marks our first entry into the retail
market and is a complement to our operations in the commercial real-estate
market . Unique to the industry, the new online
service allows performance running stores to fulfill Brooks ' online orders
locally, maintaining the customer-retailer relationship.
"Brooks' new online shopping functionality is an exciting way to provide
best-of-class service to our customers and retailers ," said Jim Weber,
president and CEO for Brooks Sports, Inc.
"Along with increased sales and an expanded customer base, Brooks' online
shopping reports will help us better assess inventory, streamline forecasting
and understand customer interests in our area.com.
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To fulfill its unique e-commerce needs, Brooks selected FirePoppy Inc.

Media Contacts:
Tamara Hills
Brooks Sports, Inc.

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We intend to open a Mango flagship
store in the Arena shopping and entertainment center. Kathy Price
Elscint Limited The Anne McBride Company
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kprice@annemcbride . The
new online shopping service benefits specialty running retailers by generating
additional Brooks sales beyond their traditional storefront.com.com

Melissa Chambers
Edelman for Brooks Sports, Inc.

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(NYSE: ELT)
("Elscint") today announced that it completed the transaction for the
acquisition of 100% of the equity and voting rights of Mango Israel Clothing +
Footwear Ltd. Mango operates eight
retail facilities in various cities in Israel.
Rachel Lavine, president and CEO of Elscint, commented: "We are gratified
that the transaction for the sale of the acquisition of Mango has now been
finalized. launches online shopping
functionality to make its performance running product available for purchase
anytime, anywhere on brooksrunning. Customers
who shop on brooksrunning.com sales and inventory reports, retailers are
capable of tracking individual product orders and sales trends in their
area, allowing them to better match customer interests and more
efficiently plan their own retail inventories.com for more information.

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We believe that the MANGO-MNG(TM) brand name offers a high potential
to succeed in the Israeli apparel market .

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Both options may be
exercised in consideration for amounts equivalent to the cost to Elscint, pro
rata. We believe this will be
a worthy addition to Arena, and will promote Arena as the foremost brand name
shopping center in Israel."
Brooks' new online shopping model delivers a seamless e-commerce solution
benefiting all involved:

-- Customers browse, learn about and order Brooks products online without
ever leaving brooksrunning.

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com orders
placed by customers located within a 250-mile radius of their store.
-- Through brooksrunning.

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Brooks' new online shopping service gives customers nationwide a one-stop
Brooks shopping solution by offering a convenient way to learn about and buy
Brooks' technical running gear 24 hours a day , seven days a week. is a leading running company that designs and markets
a line of performance footwear , apparel and accessories in more than 80
countries worldwide.

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On the site,
customers can also access helpful tools -- such as "Shoe Finder," "Footwear
Technology" and "Injury Prevention" -- to learn about proper shoe fitting,
gear technologies and other issues pertinent to a runner's lifestyle .

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The Shopatron solution benefits manufacturers,
retailers and customers in specialty consumer product industries by making it
easier for customers to buy products from manufacturers while ensuring
stocking retailers can participate by fulfilling orders.

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This release contains certain forward-looking statements which involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors not under the
Company 's control which may cause actual results, performance or achievements
of the Company to be materially different from the results, performance or
other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements . These factors
include, but are not limited to, those detailed in the Company's periodic
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.com will enjoy a high level of service that starts
within Brooks' site and extends to the local running stores in their area. "At no extra cost to
participating retailers, Brooks will generate additional sales for our retail
partners, and give them new customers they can cultivate for long-term
service.

"We're very excited about Brooks' unique approach to online commerce --
one that amazingly supports rather than competes with its retail partners, "
said Paul Carrozza, CEO of specialty running store RunTex in Austin, Texas.chambers@edelman.

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Pursuant to the terms of definitive Share Purchase Agreement ("Agreement")
signed on April 20 , 2005, Elscint paid an aggregate amount of euro 2.
Concurrently with the Share Purchase Agreement , Mango executed distribution
agreements with the owners of the MANGO-MNG(TM) brand name for a 10 -year
period.
-- Participating retailers are notified daily of brooksrunning. The
company 's mission is to inspire people to run and be active by creating
innovative gear that keeps them running longer, farther and faster. Visit
http://www.

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Marc Lavine, Adv. "It gives customers what they want,
when they want it -- all while strengthening relationships with performance
running retailers who represent the center of the running community where they
operate. Part of the Russell Corporation (NYSE: RML), Brooks was
founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Bothell, Wash.

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"Our retailers have shown great loyalty to the Brooks brand, and we look
forward to showing them our loyalty by offering an e-commerce solution that
keeps them at the epicenter of the running community ," said Parker Karnan,
vice president of apparel sales for Brooks Sports, Inc.

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The transaction was completed after receiving consent from certain third
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