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Boyds Wheels, Inc. Files For Chapter 11

30 January 1998

Boyds Wheels, Inc. Files For Chapter 11

    STANTON, Calif., Jan. 30 -- Boyds Wheels, Inc. (Boyds)
announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 under the
Federal Bankruptcy laws.
    After an intensive review of the environment and the company's operations,
the Board of Directors determined that a major reorganization of the business,
a Chapter 11 filing, was necessary to ensure the company's long-term survival.
    "Until a reorganization plan becomes effective, the law precludes Boyds
from paying its vendors for goods and services received prior to the filing,"
according to Jeffrey I. Golden, of Albert, Weiland & Golden, LLP, counsel to
Boyds.  "However, invoices for goods and services received after the filing
will be afforded administrative priority status."
    According to Gardiner Dutton, Chief Executive Officer of Boyds, "Boyds'
management team is well aware of what has to be done not only to survive, but
to grow and thrive.  The company is optimistic that the steps taken at this
time are in the long-term best interest of all of the company's constituents
including its vendors, shareholders and employees.  Boyds employees are
dedicated to putting forth their best efforts to strengthening the company
from within."
    Founded in 1988, Boyds Wheels, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets
high-quality aluminum wheels and related products for the specialty automotive
and motorcycle aftermarkets.  The company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hot Rods
by Boyds, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom cars and
hot rods for individual clientele.  Boyds Wheels is headquartered in Stanton,
California.

SOURCE  Boyds Wheels, Inc.