BPNT - BARPOINT.COM (OTCBB)
Date Open High Low Last Change Volume % Change
02/13/04 0.34 0.35 0.30 0.33 unch 103300 unch%
Composite Indicator
Trend Spotter (TM) Buy
Short Term Indicators
7 Day Average Directional Indicator Buy
10 - 8 Day Moving Average Hilo Channel Buy
20 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 50 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
20 Day Bollinger Bands Hold
Short Term Indicators Average: 80% - Buy
20-Day Average Volume - 261030
Medium Term Indicators
40 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
50 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
50 Day Parabolic Time/Price Buy
Medium Term Indicators Average: 100% - Buy
50-Day Average Volume - 115974
Long Term Indicators
60 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
100 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
50 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
Long Term Indicators Average: 100% - Buy
100-Day Average Volume - 81914
Overall Average: 96% - Buy
Price Support Pivot Point Resistance
0.33 0.28 0.33 0.38
Two More Patents Issued To BarPoint
Tuesday January 20, 1:54 pm ET
Company's Second and Third Patents Include Method of Using GPS To Link Billboards To Related Network-Accessible Information
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--BarPoint.com, Inc. (OTCBB:BPNT - News), an online and wireless product information and shopping service technology provider, today announced that, as expected, it has received notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that two new patents have been issued to the company. These patents are in addition to BarPoint's Patent No. 6,430,554 "Interactive System for Investigating Products on a Network," which was issued on August 6, 2002. The first additional patent, U.S. Patent No. 6,651,053, is a continuation of the previously issued '554 patent and, among other things, extends and expands on the scope of the wireless claims contained in the '554 patent. The second new patent is U.S. Patent #6,675,165 and covers BarPoint's unique method for linking a billboard or signage to information on a global computer network via manual information input or by use of a global positioning system.
According to Leigh M. Rothschild, BarPoint Chairman and inventor of the patents, "We are very pleased to formally receive two additional patents, giving us a total of three issued patents. As we strengthen the IP behind our first issued patent with the additional '053 patent, we also extend BarPoint's reach into new areas with the issuance of the '165 patent which addresses the growing popularity of handheld and vehicle based GPS systems and the continuing increasing quantity of network accessible product information."
BarPoint also has other domestic and foreign patent applications pending.
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. For information, contact BarPoint.com at: 954/492-4003 or via the web: http://www.barpoint.com. 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, regarding the Company's business strategy and future plans of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed in this press release. These and other important factors, including the Company's ability to find acceptable strategic opportunities, sell certain or all of its principal operating assets, prosecute and defend its patent, attract new customers, maintain the Company's relationships with strategic partners and acquire new strategic partners, the Company's ability to raise additional capital and other factors mentioned in various Securities and Exchange Commission filings made periodically by the Company, may cause the Company's actual results and performance to differ materially from the future results and performance expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. 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.
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Contact:
BarPoint.com, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Jeffrey W. Sass, 954-492-4003
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Source: BarPoint.com, Inc.
BarPoint.com, Inc. and Fundever, Inc. - owner of SchoolPop, Inc. - Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
Thursday February 5, 5:23 pm ET
Company To Issue Cash and Stock Dividend After Closing
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.
ADVERTISEMENT
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.
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Contact:
BarPoint.com, Fort Lauderdale
Jeffrey W. Sass, 954/492-4003
http://www.barpoint.com
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Form 8-K for BARPOINT COM INC
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11-Feb-2004
Other Events and Financial Statements & Exhibits
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 5, 2004, the Registrant, BarPoint Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant ("Acquisition Sub"), and FUNDever, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Fundever"), announced that they have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement and Plan of Merger"), dated as of February 5, 2004, pursuant to which Acquisition Sub shall merge with and into Fundever with Fundever continuing as the surviving corporation (the "Merger").
In connection with the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of (i) common stock, $.001 par value per share, of Acquisition Sub shall be converted into and become one fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, $.001 par value per share, of Fundever ("Fundever Common Stock") and (ii) Fundever Common Stock, other than holders of Fundever Common Stock who did not vote in favor of the Merger and comply with Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be converted into 11.560243 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, of the Registrant ("Registrant Common Stock"). Additionally, the Registrant, in connection with the Merger, announced (i) a cash dividend to stockholders of approximately $0.05 per share of Registrant Common Stock, (ii) a stock dividend to stockholders of approximately 0.429 additional shares per share of Registrant Common Stock and (iii) a second cash dividend to stockholders of approximately $0.03 per share of Registrant Common Stock, which second cash dividend is subject to certain terms and conditions contained in the Agreement and Plan of Merger. The foregoing dividends are to be paid, subject to the closing of the Merger and/or certain other terms and conditions contained in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2004 (the "Record Date"). Upon closing of the transaction, and after the issuance of the stock dividend, Fundever stockholders shall own approximately 72% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Registrant and the Registrant's stockholders as of the Record Date will retain approximately 28% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Registrant.
The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.13 and which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Not applicable
(c) Exhibits.
10.13 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 5, 2004,
by and between BarPoint.com, Inc., BarPoint
Acquisition Corp. and FUNDever, Inc.
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