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2004-12-02 11:59:04 The U.S. Air Force Procures FATS, Inc. Indirect Fire - Forward Air Control Trainer; FATS is Awarded a $925,000 Contract
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2004-- Firearms Training Systems, Inc. (FATS) has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $925,000 to deliver Indirect Fire - Forward Air Control Training (I-FACT) systems to the U.S. Air Force. The I-FACT system facilitates the training of personnel in the calling for, and adjustment of indirect fire, which includes artillery, naval gunfire, mortars and close air support. The contract calls for the provision of multiple I-FACT systems, accessories, installation and training. Deliveries will begin in early 2005. "This contract is our largest award for I-FACT to date. We are very excited about the potential growth that this new product provides FATS," stated Ron Mohling, FATS chairman and chief executive officer. "FATS continues to be proud of the contribution we are making towards the combat readiness of military personnel." The I-FACT system is one of the newest virtual training products FATS has developed. The system is enhanced with functionality and features identified by customers. I-FACT has undergone two upgrades and a third upgrade is scheduled for 2005. To date, FATS has delivered over 20 I-FACT systems to U.S. military organizations around the world, and is anticipating numerous future orders. To learn more about FATS virtual training capabilities, please visit www.fatsinc.com.
About FATS
FATS, Inc., a subsidiary of Firearms Training Systems, Inc. (OTC: FATS), designs and sells virtual training systems that improve the skills of the world's military, law enforcement and security forces. FATS training provides judgmental, tactical and combined arms experiences, utilizing quality engineered weapon simulators. The company serves U.S. and international customers from headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, with branch offices in Australia, Canada, Netherlands and United Kingdom. FATS, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2004. The company Web site is www.fatsinc.com. Except for financial information contained in this press release, the matters discussed may consist of forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The accuracy of the forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company, is necessarily subject to a number of risks and other factors which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Among such factors including those discussed above are: general business and economic conditions; the company's success in competing for new contract awards; customer acceptance of and demand for the company's new products; receipt and delivery of a sufficient level of orders from new and existing customers as well as satisfactory completion of delivery of a sufficient portion of backlog; the company's overall ability to design, test, and introduce new products on a timely basis; the cyclical nature of the markets addressed by the company's products; and the risk factors listed from time to time in documents on file with the SEC. When used in this release, the words "believes," "estimates," "plans," "expects," "should," "will," "may," "might," "anticipates" or similar expressions as they relate to the company, or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The company, from time to time, becomes aware of rumors concerning the company or its business. As a matter of policy, the company does not comment on rumors. Investors are cautioned that in this age of instant communication and Internet access, it may be important to avoid relying on rumors and unsubstantiated information regarding the company. The company complies with Federal and State law applicable to disclosure of information concerning the company. Investors may be at significant risk in relying on unsubstantiated information from other sources.
KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA UNITED STATES INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY GOVERNMENT DEFENSE HARDWARE FEDERAL CONTRACT/AGREEMENT SOURCE: FATS, Inc.
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guys be careful with this one right now, I'd give it a couple days before getting in
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quote:Originally posted by Volred: The highest this has hit is 2.30 sofar. In the long run it should gain more. But since it has gained 35% or more today.
I think it investors might sell a bit to take back some gains.
It think it may loose some, and then continue gaining.
Last Trade: 2.24 Trade Time: 11:39AM ET Change: Up 0.59 (35.76%)
**Edit** I'm just hoping for a small dip where I can invest some more $
LOL, i hit quote instead of edit. woops
[This message has been edited by Volred (edited December 03, 2004).]