Chart is very bullish. Huge volume on the uptrend. Don't see any reason why we won't hit $1+ short term but I really see this as a huge gainer medium term. Maybe $4+. Based on the cash position and using an average P/E ratio of 20 that brings the PPS to $4.50.
O/S = 18,647,099 Current Market Cap = $ 3.7M Cash Position of $ 4.2M Tiny liabilities
.05/share cash dividend with additional .03 to come 6 months later Stock dividend equaling 2-1 F/S
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2004--BarPoint.com, Inc. (OTCBB:BPNT - News), an online and wireless product information and shopping service technology provider, and Fundever, Inc., owner of SchoolPop, Inc., a leading provider of year round school support and fund-raising solutions, jointly announced today that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement for Fundever to acquire a controlling interest in BarPoint by way of a reverse triangular merger. Concurrent with the announcement of the transaction with Fundever/SchoolPop, and conditioned upon the closing of the transaction, BarPoint announced a cash and stock dividend to shareholders of approximately $ 0.05 per common share and approximately 0.429 additional shares per common share. Subject to the closing of the merger, this cash and stock dividend is to be paid on or about March 2, 2004, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2004. In addition, subject to the closing of the merger and the resolution of various contingent liabilities, a second cash dividend of approximately $ 0.03 per common share may be issued to the BarPoint shareholders of record as of February 17, 2004. If issued, this additional dividend is currently scheduled to be paid approximately six months after closing of the merger. The merger transaction is expected to close on or about February 18, 2004, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions. Founded in 1999 and based in Atlanta, GA, SchoolPop is a leading innovator of hassle-free programs that contribute to schools and charities a percentage of everyday shopping purchases, by parents and supporters, from hundreds of brand name merchant websites, stores, catalogs and gift cards. SchoolPop's vision is to provide a one-stop shop for schools and other nonprofits to enroll in year-round revenue programs consistent with school and family learning objectives. SchoolPop has acquired and developed several technology assets and a customer base which includes over 60,000 enrolled schools and more than 500,000 enrolled supporters. Going forward, SchoolPop intends to incorporate aspects of BarPoint's technology into SchoolPop's online fundraising offerings, allowing consumers to make shopping decisions that will benefit their chosen schools and charities, anytime, anywhere, from any device. Post-merger, the company will continue to maintain BarPoint's intellectual property, including three issued and three pending patents.
Pursuant to the agreement, BarPoint will be issuing its shares of common stock to the shareholders of Fundever in consideration for the merger. Upon closing of the transaction, and after the issuance of the stock dividend, Fundever shareholders shall own approximately 72% of the issued and outstanding shares of BarPoint and the BarPoint shareholders of record as of February 17, 2004 will retain approximately 28% of the issued and outstanding shares of BarPoint. Effective at the time of the merger, the current officers and directors of BarPoint shall resign their positions, and the officers and directors of Fundever shall be appointed to appropriate managerial roles in the company. Leigh M. Rothschild, BarPoint's co-founder and current Chairman, shall remain on the board of directors as a director.
According to BarPoint Chairman Leigh Rothschild, "we are very pleased to be able to return value to our shareholders and see our technology and other assets have the potential to create additional value in the future. We believe SchoolPop is well positioned to use our combined technologies and their proven fundraising offerings to successfully provide year-round fundraising support to a growing number of schools and charities."
"Since inception SchoolPop has grown through targeted acquisitions of companies and assets with strategic value, and with this transaction we are very pleased to be in a position to continue as a public entity," said Paul Robinson, Chairman and CEO of SchoolPop, Inc. "BarPoint's state of the art technology can be applied to SchoolPop's online and offline shopping models, allowing year round everyday purchases from parents and supporters to help the schools or nonprofits of their choice. SchoolPop's management team and investors clearly see the unique potential of BarPoint's innovative online and wireless search technologies to boost our existing world-class loyalty, online, offline and gift card shopping, thus supporting our vision of a one-stop, year round school support program."
About SchoolPop
SchoolPop is a leading year-round school support company with more than 60,000 schools and nonprofits enrolled nationwide. Founded in 1999, SchoolPop is the leading innovator of hassle-free programs that contribute a percentage of everyday shopping purchases, by parents and supporters, from hundreds of brand name merchant websites, stores, catalogs and gift cards. SchoolPop's vision is to provide a one-stop shop for schools and other nonprofits to enroll in year-round revenue programs consistent with school and family learning objectives. With millions of dollars in contributions to schools and nonprofits to date, SchoolPop is furthering its mission to reduce the negative impact of school and nonprofit budget shortfalls. SchoolPop sponsors the Share the Dream Foundation, providing merit and financial need-based scholarship programs for students. For more information go online to www.SchoolPop.com.
About BarPoint
BarPoint.com, Inc. has created an online and wireless product information and commerce platform and is a pioneer in the use of unique product identifiers, such as the UPC barcode number, and patented "reverse-search" technology to simplify the process of finding meaningful product information, anytime, anywhere. BarPoint.com is located at: 800 Corporate Drive, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. BarPoint.com's common stock is traded on OTCBB under the symbol BPNT.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to completion of the merger, and use and the potential for BarPoint's technology. Additionally words such as "seek," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed in this press release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, satisfying the closing conditions of the merger, raising of additional capital, the future price of our stock, the Company's ability to integrate its technology into FUNDever's business model, its ability to manage its anticipated growth and its ability to maintain its intellectual property. Further information on the Company's risk factors is contained in the Company's prospectus, Form 10-KSB and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to provide public updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events. BarPoint, BarPoint.com and My BarPoint are trademarks or registered trademarks of BarPoint.com, Inc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: BarPoint.com, Fort Lauderdale Jeffrey W. Sass, 954/492-4003 http://www.barpoint.com
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ignorantbliss... can i please get your email address.. i have a few questions for you
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ignorantbliss: [B]Definitely look at BPNT..
Chart is very bullish. Huge volume on the uptrend. Don't see any reason why we won't hit $1+ short term but I really see this as a huge gainer medium term. Maybe $4+. Based on the cash position and using an average P/E ratio of 20 that brings the PPS to $4.50.
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quote:Originally posted by ignorantbliss: Definitely look at BPNT..
Chart is very bullish. Huge volume on the uptrend. Don't see any reason why we won't hit $1+ short term but I really see this as a huge gainer medium term. Maybe $4+. Based on the cash position and using an average P/E ratio of 20 that brings the PPS to $4.50.
ignorant bliss, by "short term" do you mean a day, a week, a month...? Thanks
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**** I won't leave it up here long so get it while you can before I delete it.
quote:Originally posted by stockguyDD: ignorantbliss... can i please get your email address.. i have a few questions for you
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ignorantbliss: [B]Definitely look at BPNT..
Chart is very bullish. Huge volume on the uptrend. Don't see any reason why we won't hit $1+ short term but I really see this as a huge gainer medium term. Maybe $4+. Based on the cash position and using an average P/E ratio of 20 that brings the PPS to $4.50.
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Any more opinions on this one? I want to take a chance with a large buy/sell but certainly don't want to get burned. It looks like the co will only retain 28% (or 28% of stock that you own after the merger is complete)
Did I read this wrong? Looking for veteran support here.....
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Here's a post on BPNT that I found on the Investor Hub board. Btw, a lot of really good traders on that site.
(...) I agree, most ppl obviously have not understood what the latest news implies. I was laughing at ppl who were scared cause the stock gapped up a meager 60% or so .... they should question their own ability to deal in the stockmarket.
Divident yield at current prices (.36) is still HUGE, 14% quick & safe CASH gain considering ONLY the first cash div on March 2nd. Plus you get almost 1/2 new share for each one you hold till Feb 18th, even if you take profits on your entire original investment just after that date. So basically you get shares in a new interesting company plus lots of cash.
One of the very few real "no brainers". I hate this term, but *sometimes* it is the only thing I can say. BPNT is one, and I will buy all I can on any dip.
Valuation depends largely on the merger co valuation, i.e. Fundever Inc.
and check out the homepage to get a feel what they are doing. There is no revenue data or the like, but there is a telephone number at the bottom of that page.
Usually exact data is published when the merger is all done, lawer stuff etc.... so they might not tell you more info before March 2.
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Suggestions to an entry point. Prev close was .13 and now bid/ask .33/.36. Looking for boards thoughts.
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I just had to bump the thread to allow the chance for people to read this news and ACT!!! It's hard to jump in with such gains over the past couple trading days, but I would invite any opinions on why this stock is not golden.
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Just wanted to repost this. Watch this puppy soar heading into 17 Feb.
(...) I agree, most ppl obviously have not understood what the latest news implies. I was laughing at ppl who were scared cause the stock gapped up a meager 60% or so .... they should question their own ability to deal in the stockmarket.
Divident yield at current prices (.36) is still HUGE, 14% quick & safe CASH gain considering ONLY the first cash div on March 2nd. Plus you get almost 1/2 new share for each one you hold till Feb 18th, even if you take profits on your entire original investment just after that date. So basically you get shares in a new interesting company plus lots of cash.
One of the very few real "no brainers". I hate this term, but *sometimes* it is the only thing I can say. BPNT is one, and I will buy all I can on any dip.
Valuation depends largely on the merger co valuation, i.e. Fundever Inc.
and check out the homepage to get a feel what they are doing. There is no revenue data or the like, but there is a telephone number at the bottom of that page.
Usually exact data is published when the merger is all done, lawer stuff etc.... so they might not tell you more info before March 2.
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