Bullhide Updates Shareholders On Previously Announced Transactions
26 January 2000
Bullhide Updates Shareholders On Previously Announced Transactions
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 26, 2000--Bullhide Corporation (Pink Sheets:BULH) is issuing this press release to revise and update certain statements that it made in previous press releases over the past thirteen (13) months.In December 1998, Bullhide entered into a one year License Agreement with Sears, Roebuck and Co. Pursuant to the License Agreement, the two companies agreed to a two-store test in the Orlando area in which Bullhide would make use of vacant space in these Sears Automotive Centers. As a licensee of Sears, Bullhide had intended to install Bullhide spray-on bedliners and/or accessories in truck beds, campers, trailers, and boat decks. Based on its contract with Sears, Bullhide had made statements on its web site that it intended to establish over 800 installation centers over the next five years. Bullhide had also predicted that its total sales in years five would approach $64 million, generating $12 million in net income and that it would sell over 960 Spraymaster machines over the next five years. However, in August 1999, both parties realized that they would not be able to perform as expected under the Licensing Agreement. Accordingly, the License Agreement was terminated, and the projected revenue and income from this Agreement will not be achieved.
In June 1999, Bullhide entered into negotiations with Scorpion Truck Bedlinings, Inc. Scorpion has a low-cost spray-on truck bedliner system, which it markets primarily to auto body and collision repair systems. Scorpion also has a network of 300 dealers in 17 countries. Bullhide had hoped that it could add Scorpion's low cost spray-on truck bedliner system to its product line and benefit from Scorpion's network of dealers. In a June 22, 1999 press release, Bullhide had stated that the Scorpion acquisition could increase Bullhide's revenues 100% to almost $5,000,000. However, after completing its due diligence investigation of Scorpion, Bullhide determined that the profitability of an acquisition with Scorpion would not be as expected. Therefore, Bullhide has not proceeded any further with these negotiations.
On June 15, 1999, Bullhide issued a press release pertaining to Mountain States Home Improvement, Inc. ("MSHI"), one of its original equipment manufacturers. MSHI produces Tread-Ex, a prefabricated staircase cover, designed as a low cost permanent solution to concrete and wood stairs that are worn and in disrepair. In June 1999, MSHI completed a contract to cover approximately 1,000 stairs, treads, risers and landings at a condominium complex in Denver, Colorado. With approximately 50 signed contracts in hand, each averaging 500 - 600 steps and $22,000 in revenue, MSHI anticipated that it would purchase at least $4,200 worth of Bullhide products per day. Based on these representations from MSHI, Bullhide estimated that MSHI's purchases would generate revenues of approximately $1,500,000 and stated such in a press release dated June 15, 1999. However, MSHI has not been making purchases in these quantities and Bullhide is unable, at this time, to predict or forecast the revenues from its relationship with MSHI.
Bullhide Corporation has a revolutionary patent pending polyurethane-based material initially targeted for the pick-up truck bedliner market. With its superior strength, toughness, anti-skid properties and excellent chemical resistance, Bullhide has expanded into the industrial flooring market. Additionally, when spray molded onto metal, wood, fiberglass or concrete, this product provides: superior protection from corrosion and deterioration; chemical containment; sound dampening; waterproofing; and, equipment protection.
For more information, visit Bullhide's web site at www.bullhide.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by Public Law 104-67 and is subject to safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, which involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.