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AMERICAN SUMMITS CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL WATER SPONSOR OF 2013 CITI OPENSM

WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 18, 2013—American Summits announced today that it is the official water sponsor for the 2013 Citi OpenSM, the capital tradition for 45 years. The tournament, which brings world-class players annually to the District, will be held July 27-Aug. 4.

Washington Metropolitan Area residents know all too well that with summer comes the humidity. The refreshing and clean taste of American Summits water from Wyoming’s pristine Beartooth Mountain peaks is sure to keep fans and players cool and hydrated throughout the week of the tournament.

“Hydration is key for any summer event—not just for the athletes, but all attendees—so it is important to have the right event partners on board,” said Jeff Newman, Citi Open Tournament Director. “We’re thrilled to have such a premium brand as American Summits commit to the event, and we’re looking forward to a longstanding relationship for years to come.”

The local hospitality industry fully embraced the still and sparkling water brand when it officially launched in the District of Columbia two years ago. Top hotels and restaurants, including the Four Seasons and Willard hotels, Occidental Grill, Brasserie Beck, Marcel’s, and Mussel Bar all serve the water to their discerning consumers.

“The Citi Open is a D.C. summer tradition and one of the nation’s most important tournaments, so we’re very proud to be a part of it this year,” said Philip Lajaunie, President and CEO of American Summits. “I’m such an avid tennis fan; I am very excited to see the tennis greats drinking American Summits water on the courts.”

The Citi Open is an ATP World Tour 500 and WTA International Level tournament featuring the best in professional men’s and women’s tennis. In addition, the event is part of the prestigious Emirates Airline US Open Series, a five-week American tennis season consisting of nine tournaments leading up to the final of the year, the US Open. This year, American Summits will help to hydrate some of the world’s top tennis athletes competing at the tournament, including 2013 doubles champs Bob and , world No. 7 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, , , , Gael Monfils, , and many others.

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About American Summits American Summits mountain spring water flows from an isolated spring, naturally recharged by rain and snowfall, located in Wyoming’s remote Beartooth Mountain Range. Bottled at the source, American Summits water is never subjected to chemical treatment, preservatives, reverse osmosis or distillation. With its still and sparkling water the perfect accompaniment to any food or wine, American Summits seeks to be the mineral water of choice at fine restaurants, hotels and spas across the country, and at celebrations large and small in American homes. Above all, it strives to offer a pure taste of the American wilderness itself. American Summits is currently available in greater Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, metropolitan D.C., Wyoming, Montana, and Utah and can be shipped to most areas in the U.S. Learn more at www.AmericanSummits.com. Like American Summits on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanSummits and follow the company on Twitter at @AmericanSummits.