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LINCOLN, R.I., Jan. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A.T. Cross Company (Nasdaq:ATX) today announced that David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer will present at the following upcoming conferences:

Monday, January 9, 2012 – 2:40 p.m. Eastern Time

Semi-Annual NY Micro Cap Conference, presented by Sidoti & Company, being held at The Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York. On Monday, January 9^th, a copy of the presentation being discussed may be accessed under the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, www.cross.com.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time

14^th Annual Needham Growth Conference being held in the New York Palace Hotel. This presentation will be webcast live and on January 9^th may be accessed under the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, www.cross.com.

***PLEASE NOTE: NEEDHAM HAS CHANGED OUR PRESENTATION TIME FROM 4:50 PM TO 2:50 PM***

About A.T. Cross Company

Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. A.T. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. A.T. Cross products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces, business accessories and Costa and Native Eyewear sunglasses, are distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross website at www.cross.com, the Costa website at www.costadelmar.com and the Native website at www.nativeyewear.com.

CONTACT: Kevin F. Mahoney
         Senior Vice President, Finance and
         Chief Financial Officer
         401-335-8470

         Dave Mossberg
         Investor Relations
         Three Part Advisors, LLC
         817-310-0051