Craftmade International Announces Quarterly Dividend Distribution COPPELL, Texas, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Craftmade International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRFT) announced today that on June 1, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company's outstanding common stock for the quarter ending June 30, 2005. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2005 to holders of record at June 30, 2005. Commenting on the Board's action, James R. Ridings, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, reiterated, "We are pleased to reward our shareholders as we continue to execute our strategic plan for Craftmade's growth." Craftmade International, Inc., founded in 1985 and based in Coppell, Texas, is engaged in the design, distribution and marketing of a broad range of proprietary ceiling fans, lighting products and related accessories, decorative light bulbs, door chimes and ventilation systems. The company distributes its premium products through a network of 1,600 showrooms and electrical wholesalers through a national sales organization of more than 65 independent sales representatives. Through its Trade Source International subsidiary, acquired in 1998, Craftmade distributes outdoor lighting, ceiling fan accessories and an indoor lighting line to the mass merchandiser market. More information about Craftmade International, Inc. can be found at http://www.craftmade.com/ . Certain statements in this News Release constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Craftmade International, Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors are discussed in more detail in the company's Form 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: Craftmade International, Inc. CONTACT: James R. Ridings, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Craftmade International, Inc., +1-972-393-3800, ext. 166, or ; or Hala Elsherbini of Halliburton Investor Relations, +1-972-458-8000, or , for Craftmade International, Inc. Web site: http://www.craftmade.com/

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