Modern Technology Corp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Sound City
21 Septembre 2004 - 4:15PM
PR Newswire (US)
Modern Technology Corp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Sound City
Leading Consumer Electronics Company to be Added to Portfolio
OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Technology Corp
(OTC:MOTG) (BULLETIN BOARD: MOTG) , a business development and
acquisition company, announced today that it has entered into a
Letter of Intent to purchase Sound City, Inc., headquartered in
Towaco, New Jersey. Sound City, a privately-held and a specialty
audio video consumer electronics retailer, markets its products
using a diversified distribution strategy through its Web site,
direct mail, retail store and a custom Home Theater Installation
department. Sound City's 2003 revenues were approximately
$12,000,000 with projected revenues resulting from additional
expansion and marketing efforts for 2004 to be in excess of
$12,000,000 and with projected 2005 revenues to be in excess of
$20MM through internal growth and planned acquisitions. Sound
City's retail store format, custom installation model and
nationwide acquisition strategy is similar to and parallels the
successful model of Tweeter, Inc. (TWTR) "Sound City is an
important addition to our portfolio," said Anthony K. Welch,
chairman of Modern Technology Corp. "Given its high-growth markets,
its successful 18-year operating track record, and its
exceptionally talented management team, we firmly believe Sound
City has the potential to significantly grow its already strong
customer base. The addition of Sound City to our portfolio moves us
closer to our year-end target of $20,000,000 in assets and
revenues." "Coming under the Modern Technology Corp umbrella allows
Sound City to achieve its strategic goals more quickly and easily,"
said Kamel Yassin, Chairman/CEO of Sound City, Inc. "We now have a
partner to help us implement our growth strategies, run operations
and further increase our existing revenue streams. The timing could
not be better to exploit our high growth markets, including the
HD-TV and flat-panel TV segment which is expected to grow 39%
globally by 2008." Under the terms of the agreement, Modern
Technology Corp will acquire Sound City for $6.0 million paid in a
combination of cash and Preferred Stock using its Forward
Capitalization model of acquisitions. Upon closing of the
acquisition, Sound City's existing management will continue to run
operations in its current locations. In addition, Kamel Yassin will
lead Modern Technology Corp's division for nationwide retail
acquisitions in order to bring new consumer electronics stores
under the Sound City model to gain market share from incumbent home
entertainment retailers such as Circuit City (CC) and Best Buy
(BBY). With the Sound City acquisition, Modern Technology Corp
continues to successfully execute its strategy of growth through
strategic acquisitions, market development and revenue expansion.
The Modern Technology acquisition model is based on its Forward
Capitalization model that seeks to consistently build market value
while simultaneously mitigating, or eliminating, negative dilution
of common stock. Modern Technology Corp recently added DeMarco
Energy Systems (Pink Sheets: DMES) to its portfolio of companies,
and expects to announce additional acquisitions in the very near
future. Modern Technology Corp plans to release details on its
growth and revenue projections for 2005, expected to be in excess
of $75,000,000, and its plans for listing its Common Stock on a
larger exchange in the near future. About Sound City, Inc. Founded
in 1986, Towaco, New Jersey-based Sound City, Inc. is a leading
consumer electronics company with over 900,000 customers across the
U.S. Sound City markets audio and video solutions for home and
mobile environments, including the fastest-growing HD-TV, Plasma
and LCD segments. In addition, the company's expertise in the
custom home theater market provides a unique competitive advantage
to consumers. As a full service dealer, Sound City provides a wide
range of custom home installations addressing numerous
applications. As one of the largest electronics mail order
companies in the U.S., with a customer base of over 900,000
customers, the company distributes its solutions through its direct
mail and Web site channels. Consumers can also find the latest
audio, video, car stereo and home theatre products in Sound City's
retail locations, including 12 custom showrooms. About Modern
Technology Corp Founded in 1982, Oxford, Mississippi-based Modern
Technology Corp (MOTG) is a business development and acquisition
company, focused on growth by strategic acquisitions and subsequent
market and revenue expansion. MOTG provides business
infrastructure, substantial intellectual capital, strategic
investments, and ongoing support and revenue growth assistance to
each individual company within its portfolio. In addition, MOTG
provides mentoring and assistance through collective operations
experience, significant industry contacts, and strategic and
tactical advice. The company's mission is to consistently build
shareholder equity through accretive acquisitions, to continue
providing both stock and cash dividends to its shareholders, and to
create and promote synergistic relationships among portfolio
companies and affiliates. For more information, visit the company's
web site at: http://www.moderntechnologycorp.com/ . Safe-Harbor
Statement This press release contains statements (such as
projections regarding future performance) that are forward-looking
statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those
projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including
but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company Contacts: Modern Technology Corp: Anthony Welch, Chairman,
1-662-236-5928, Sound City, Inc.: Kamel Yassin, Chairman/CEO, (800)
888-5343 x300, Media Contact: Susan Cable, Vice President of
Marketing, (623) 465-5929, DATASOURCE: Modern Technology Corp
CONTACT: Anthony Welch, Chairman of Modern Technology Corp,
+1-662-236-5928, or ; or Kamel Yassin, Chairman-CEO of Sound City,
Inc., +1-800-888-5343, ext. 300, or ; or Media, Susan Cable, Vice
President of Marketing of Modern Technology Corp, +1-623-465-5929,
or Web site: http://www.moderntechnologycorp.com/
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