FW: Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW January 30, 2009 - Toronto Canada. The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Inc. (SUPERSHOW) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 50% of its corporate shares by Richard Kehoe Productions Ltd. The Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2010, held at the International Centre in Toronto, January 8, 9, 10, 2010, and now in its 33rd year, will be jointly produced by Bar Hodgson Productions Ltd. (BHP) and Richard Kehoe Productions Ltd. (RKP). All aspects of the SUPERSHOW's production remain the same utilizing the SUPERSHOW's long-standing on-site staff, while the addition of RKP's staff will expand the current sales, production and promotional team. Richard Kehoe, President of RKP, stated, "We're very pleased to have the opportunity to assume an ownership position in North America's largest motorcycle Show. Our goal is to deliver positive changes into future SUPERSHOWS and we look forward to the challenge." Bar Hodgson, President of BHP, stated, "the addition of RKP's staff will provide some very exciting opportunities for future SUPERSHOWS. With expanded sales and production staff we will be able to provide increased attention to the needs of the SUPERSHOW's exhibitors while delivering additional Show content for the Show attendees." This share acquisition reinforces the alliance between Bar Hodgson Productions and Richard Kehoe Productions to create the largest powersports media group in Canada whose holdings include the largest motorcycle and snowmobile shows in North America in addition to motorcycle, motocross, ATV & snowmobile magazines. The 2009 Edition of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW was an overwhelming success, delivering over 50,000 motorcycle consumers to exhibitors who reported very strong motorcycle and accessory sales. - 30 - Contact: Bar Hodgson Productions Bar Hodgson 8780 Baldwin St Ashburn ON L0B 1A0 Canada 905-655-5403 bar@supershowevents.com Richard Kehoe Productions Richard Kehoe 78 Main St. S. Newmarket ON L3Y 3Y6 Canada 905-898-8585 rkehoe@bellnet.ca Colleen Swider Media and Communications North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW (D) 705.384.2592 (C) 705.358.2006 (F) 705.384.2880