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Well, let's hope not zero.
I bought a little more -- knife-catching, I guess -- because I still think this thing can reach "viable enterprise", and if it does, we'll know about it within a few months. It seemed awfully tempting at 0.75.
sangwynn~how much lower can it go (a rhetorical question <jk>)
Last Trade: 0.76
Trade Time: 3:55PM ET
Change: Down 0.12 (13.64%)
Prev Close: 0.88
Their 10Q must have really sucked... need to fit the reading of it in real soon while this one is still over $ .50 (groan)
Maybe time to catch a falling knife... but plan on wearing gloves this time (10Q first <gg>)
best to all the stuckholders here...
kp
wondering... ? .... lol best! eom
Been off line for a couple days- still no buy signal. Sorry
I'm just happy I didn't try and spin the declining price to my buddy Tim... I would never have heard the end of it lol
...so I guess no one can lend encouragement to him as to a "safe" entry" or even a reason WHY anyone should buy in even at this level, huh!
...frankly, I am thinkin' bout trying to offset my paper losses by trading my way out of this mess... buy/sell buy back/sell again type strategy ...that is IF I could see some daylight but trying to catch a falling knife can be painful
continued best and GL
kp
I'm really surprised too.
Looks like there is a fairly big seller, trying to sell in lumps. There have been volume spikes in single days each of the last three or four weeks, and it's happening again today.
My guess is the price is going down because most people are like us -- holding what we've got, but not adding more. Also, so few people follow the stock that there is a real demand crunch.
If we knew what the seller knows, that would affect what we should do. I don't, maybe you do? Unless there is something going on, my guess is when the seller has got rid of the position, the price will go back up again. Then down (when whoever buys the shares on offer now tries to sell to lock in a profit), and then up again.
However, I've had a lousy record predicting where this stock is going.
$.88 I didn't think we would fall so far, but that last cc wasn't put on very well. They didn't sound positive about the future. imo
Tim~tftr & pls post back when you see the TA turn positive... we need something of a good nature here... it's been a bit of a dry spell where ERTH is concerned lol
best!
kp
Thanks for the honest feedback. I lost a few bones playing this one before they lost Nasdaq status and moved to the OTC land, as you know.
FWIW, chartwise, should see a bump off the low soon. everything has bottomed, but no serious buy indicators yet. Like you mention, might be worth speculating at this pps, but nothing to hold LT, imo.
Anyone here that can offer Tim a reason to buy shares in this price range?
tia
best!
kp
hiya Tim~I wish I could be the bearer of great tidings re: ERTH but the best I can say is insiders have purchased in the $2.20 range (about 30k) awhile back so that might be encouraging and some on this board have been buying in the $2.00 range... not me!
Anyone care to try and sell me on this stock at current prices?
I listened in on their last conference call and was frankly not impressed. Same ole same old if ya catch my drift.
Maybe others can jump in and add some encouragement. Sorry I can not <g>
Has the managment changed the flawed business plan in the last two years?
They have improved sales channels and have more exposure than ever in the past. They are now pursuing a hybrid business model that adds to the past management's "royalty" license basis to manufacturing and licensing so what can I say?
Stay away if fundamentals count lol ... this is one that would be looking cheap IF there was a strong foundation which IMhO there isn't at this time.
We have made money on IMO worse P(s)OS so toss the dice if you are not faint of heart. I am still fence sitting and hurting with my current position.
I know one of your recent stocks went up 4% today, and another one that is up 60% from your purchase price, lol. You can't be doing to bad.
Was doing a lot better before today's reversal lol ... have even more winners but losers as well like ERTH. I did buy more QTWW today. Another one with weak fundamentals but a strong trading stock IMO that is in the range where I *could* pitch it to you.
Best!
kp
KP- the link in the info box goes to a bad post
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg_ig.asp?message_id=1534508
I hope others on this board are having a better day than I am having with my portfolio
I know one of your recent stocks went up 4% taday, and another one that is up 60% from your purchase price, lol. You can't be doing to bad.
Anyone care to try and sell me on this stock at current prices? Has the managment changed the flawed business plan in the last two years?
tax selling season, we need some good news and soon.
wow... $1.16 buys a share of this "bright" future... who would have thought that we may see under a buck in the near term?
I hope others on this board are having a better day than I am having with my portfolio... a painful day with ERTH showing more red than most...
groan
kp
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC File No. 333-13287
(CHECK ONE) [ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F
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PART I
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Full name of registrant:
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PART III
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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets If Needed.)
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification.
D. Scott Houston (410) 847-9420
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such short period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).
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(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
The Company expects its net loss to decrease by approximately $1.1 million to approximately $0.8 million from approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005, respectively.
Total general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.3 million to approximately $1.9 million from approximately $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006, respectively. The Company has been actively cutting costs and effectively redefining its operations. However, the Company incurred $0.8 million in costs associated with the forbearance agreements entered into during July and September 2006. This charge was offset by reductions in occupancy costs, legal fees and other professional fees totaling $0.5 million.
Other interest expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million to approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. Other interest expense for the third quarter of 2006 was primarily composed of amortization of the debt discount and accrued interest expense.
Other income increased by approximately $1.3 million to $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. This other income was the result of recognition of gains on settlement of debt in 2006.
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-- KATHY MARTIN
thanks for the link;
BALTIMORE, MD - November 8, 2006 -- EarthShell Corporation (OTCBB: ERTH),
innovators of environmentally preferable foodservice disposables made primarily from
corn, potatoes and limestone, will provide a business update, as previously announced,
via conference call and webcast on November 15, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern / 3:00 p.m.
Central / 2:00 p.m. Mountain / 1:00 p.m. Pacific. All callers should dial (800) 289-
0544 (no passcode required). A replay will be made available on November 15th beginning
7:00 p.m. Eastern through 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, November 17th. To access the
replay, dial (888) 203-1112 (domestic) / (719) 457-0820 (international) (passcode for
domestic/international access: 4800667). A live audio webcast and replay will also be
made available on the EarthShell website at www.earthshell.com, Investor Relations,
Events and Presentations.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary
composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging,
such as plates, bowls and cups. In addition to certain environmental characteristics,
EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to
other foodservice packaging materials.
Updated:2006-10-23 10:10:31
EarthShell Corporation to Host Shareholder Call on November 15, 2006
BUSINESS WIRE
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)----EarthShell(R) Corporation (OTCBB:ERTH), innovators of environmentally preferable foodservice disposables made primarily from corn, potatoes and limestone, announced today that it will host a shareholder conference call on November 15, 2006. During the call, executive management will provide third quarter results and a business update. Investors are invited to participate in an interactive question and answer period at the conclusion of the presentation.
EarthShell will be filing a revised preliminary notice of annual meeting and proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proxy statement will contain certain non-routine proposals for stockholder approval, such as an increase in the number of authorized shares. These proposals and timing for the annual meeting are in part related to the Company's funding initiatives. Additionally, the Company must allow the SEC a period of time to comment before finalizing and publishing the definitive proxy. Therefore, it is has been determined that the Company should reschedule the annual meeting date. Revised timing and location for the annual meeting will be discussed during the conference call on November 15.
During the shareholder call, the Company will provide additional details regarding its recent expansion into the institutional foodservice market, as announced in its October 16, 2006 press release regarding EarthShell's supply agreement with Sodexho. Additionally, EarthShell will report on continued growth of its dinnerware line in the retail market.
EarthShell will provide specific dial-in and access information for the November 15th shareholder call one week prior to the call.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, such as plates, bowls and cups. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.earthshell.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties of other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Inquiries:EarthShell CorporationCindy EikenbergMarketing Communications Manager410-847-9420www.earthshell.com
investorsa~good news...I hope this amounts to something! While a typical PR from ERTH, perhaps this *big name* distributor (Sodexho, Inc. (www.sodexhoUSA.com) is the leading provider of integrated food and facilities management in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $6.3 billion in annual revenue and 125,000+ employees) will deliver where the MickyDees potenial did not.
pros
an agreement with Sodexho to supply EarthShell Packaging to U.S. Sodexho accounts
designates EarthShell as a preferred supplier
(RPI) can sell EarthShell products to interested Sodexho account locations
The Company is currently orienting key Sodexho personnel to the availability and benefits of EarthShell Packaging products
Allegheny College and Toyota Motor Sales have placed small initial orders for EarthShell plates and bowls
cons
provides established pricing for all Sodexho locations
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More "potential" with limited known revenues (small initial orders). Product *available* for purchase by interested parties yet ERTH is currently orienting key Sodexho personnel to the availability and benefits of EarthShell Packaging products. It appears to have signed a master pricing schedule which I can only assume to be at very low margins. Amounts to actually HIT ERTH's bottom line unknown. Ability for RPI to ramp up for increased volumes at expected lower margins also unknown.
Nice price action on this news. I hope this isn't more smoke and mirrors.
GLTA
best!
kp
EarthShell Corporation Signs Agreement with Sodexho
Monday October 16, 10:14 am ET
Agreement Marks EarthShell and RPI Move Into Institutional Market
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EarthShell® Corporation (OTCBB:ERTH - News), innovators of environmentally preferable foodservice disposables made from corn, potatoes and limestone, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sodexho to supply EarthShell Packaging to U.S. Sodexho accounts. The agreement designates EarthShell as a preferred supplier and provides established pricing for all Sodexho locations to purchase EarthShell Packaging plates and bowls.
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With this agreement in place, EarthShell and its licensee, ReNewable Products, Inc. (RPI) can sell EarthShell products to interested Sodexho account locations. The Company is currently orienting key Sodexho personnel to the availability and benefits of EarthShell Packaging products. Over the next quarter, Sodexho will be notifying its customers and distributors, such as Sysco, that environmentally preferable EarthShell products are now available. Two Sodexho locations, Allegheny College and Toyota Motor Sales have placed small initial orders for EarthShell plates and bowls to gain immediate experience with the product and its notable performance.
"Sodexho has embraced and championed the efforts to be environmentally friendly citizens and will continue to further the efforts of our clients and partners in this vital initiative," Aaron LaMotte, Senior Manager, Disposable Supplies, Sodexho Supply Management.
Sodexho, Inc. (www.sodexhoUSA.com) is the leading provider of integrated food and facilities management in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $6.3 billion in annual revenue and 125,000+ employees. Sodexho offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, groundskeeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government and remote sites throughout North America. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., Sodexho proudly serves as the official food service provider for the U.S. Marine Corps.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, such as plates, bowls and cups. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.
EarthShell foodservice disposable packaging is designed with the environment in mind. Developed over many years using a "life cycle inventory" and in consultation with leading environmental experts, EarthShell products reduce the environmental burdens of rigid food service packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The products are made primarily from natural limestone and starch from potatoes, wheat or corn. The new packaging poses substantially fewer risks to wildlife than polystyrene foam packaging because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken, and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.earthshell.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties of other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Media Inquiries:
EarthShell Corporation
Cindy Eikenberg
Marketing Communications Manager
410-847-9420
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If I were to make a guess as to the recent sell off I would have to think Cornell is once again at the heart of the problem...
4-Oct-2006
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Triggering Events That Accelerate or
Form 8-K for EARTHSHELL CORP
(http://biz.yahoo.com/e/061004/erth.ob8-k.html)
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On September 29, 2006, EarthShell Corporation (the "Company") entered into a Letter Agreement (the "Agreement") with Cornell Capital Partners, LP ("Cornell") pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from exercising certain rights and remedies under that certain Secured Convertible Debenture, dated December 30, 2005 (the "Debenture") and that certain Registration Rights Agreement ("RRA"), of even date with the Debenture (the Agreement, Debenture, RRA and all other agreements, contacts, instruments or other items delivered in connection with the Debenture are collectively referred to as the "Transaction Documents") in exchange for the issuance by the Company to Cornell of 187,500 shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares").
The Company has acknowledged in the Agreement that an event of default under the Debenture (the "Default") had occurred as of June 30, 2006 as a result of the Registration Statement filed to register the common stock underlying the Debenture (the "Cornell Shares") not yet being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company also acknowledged that Cornell was entitled to liquidated damages equal to one percent (1%) of the liquidated value of the Debenture for each thirty (30) day period after May 31, 2006. Pursuant to the Agreement, Cornell has agreed to waive the Default, including all liquidated damages that may have accrued through the date of the Agreement and during the Forbearance Period (as defined below), in exchange for the Shares and the Company obtaining the effectiveness by December 31, 2006 of that certain Registration Statement originally filed with the SEC on February 14, 2006 which contains the Cornell Shares. In the event the Registration Statement is declared effective prior to November 1, 2006, Cornell shall return 125,000 of the Shares to the Company. In the event the Registration Statement is declared effective after November 1, 2006 and before December 1, 2006, Cornell shall return 62,500 of the Shares to the Company. In the event that the Registration Statement is declared effective after December 1, 2006, Cornell shall not return any of the Shares.
Or it could be the additional promissory notes...
On September 29, 2006, the Company executed a Promissory Note (the "EKI Note") in the amount of $250,000 with E. Khashoggi Industries, LLC ("EKI"), the Company's largest stockholder. Pursuant to the Note, EKI made an initial advance of $150,000 on September 29, 2006. An additional amount of $100,000 will be funded to the Company within the next 30 days. Interest accrues on the principal balance of the Note at a 5.13% per annum rate, compounded annually. All accrued but unpaid interest and outstanding principal under the note is due and payable on the earliest to occur of the following(i) five days following the date the Company has received significant net cash proceeds from new financing transactions, equity contributions, and transactions relating to the sale, licensing, sublicensing or disposition of assets or the provision of services (including advance royalty payments, proceeds from the sale of the Company's common stock and fees for technological services rendered to third parties), occurring subsequent to the date of the note or, (ii) the date the existing notes from EKI to EarthShell become due and payable.
On October 2, 2006, the Company executed a Promissory Note (the "RPI Note") in the amount of $150,000 with ReNewable Products, Inc., a licensee of EarthShell, or affiliates. Interest accrues on the principal balance of the RPI Note at a 5.13% per annum rate, compounded annually. All accrued but unpaid interest and outstanding principal under the note is due and payable on the earliest to occur of the following: (i) the second anniversary of the date of this note; (ii) five days following the date the Company has received has received significant net cash proceeds from any financing transactions, equity contributions, and transactions relating to the sale, licensing, sublicensing or disposition of assets or the provision of services (including advance royalty payments, proceeds from the sale of the Company's common stock and fees for technological services rendered to third parties), occurring subsequent to the date of the note.
I guess things *could* be worse... but are our shares worth the current bid?
GLTA
kp
Steve/Cliff~just adding my two cents....
a fine point is what we smaller retail investors need. I hope anyone reading this board would also break out the ole pencil sharpener from time to time and help hone the edge of our discussion <g>
IMO if receivables are taking 90-180 day terms then we are in BIG trouble...
"Once the product goes out the door, payment will not come in to RPI/DTE for 3-6 months. That means that most of our receivable income has not been posted yet or is just starting. So at this time we need more product out the door while every day or overall situation looks better and stronger"
...if the cash is not coming in on a basis that would support the lending/financial package then no loan. End of subject I would think.
As to their financials are we seeing any revenue hitting OUR bottom line now or in the near future?
I also agree that we "need more product out the door!" But, I am a bit more fuzzy about the statement that our "overall situation looks better and stronger." :(
I hope the discussion continues but the share price under $1.50 and approaching a 52wk lo makes me think, as I stated in an earlier post, the "market" either sees something we don't or knows something we do not... that sentiment is reflected in the share price and a $1.45 bid (IMhO)
INSIDER & RULE 144 TRANSACTIONS REPORTED - LAST TWO YEARS
Date Insider Shares Type Transaction Value*
7-Jun-06 COOPER JAMES
Beneficial Owner (10% or more) 10,000 Direct Purchase at $2.05 - $2.15 per share. $21,0002
6-Jun-06 COOPER JAMES
Beneficial Owner (10% or more) 19,000 Direct Purchase at $2.15 - $2.25 per share. $42,0002
2 = Estimated based on the average of multiple prices reported.
(from http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=ERTH.OB)
I held the concept that if insiders were buying well above the recent slide then the selling sentiment could be tolerated in the short term feeling that the insiders had established a support level based on their purchased position in the open market. That concept seems in error & needs to be re-thought <bg>
continued best to all...
kp
ckopf: not to put too fine a point on it, but please note that receivables are "booked" or posted when possession of the product is transfered; i.e. when shipped. . .
Regarding your comment:
"Once the product goes out the door, payment will not come in to RPI/DTE for 3-6 months. That means that most of our receivable income has not been posted yet or is just starting. So at this time we need more product out the door while every day or overall situation looks better and stronger"
I agree with your statement that payment (cash basis) might not be received for several months, but this doesn't mean that the receivable isn't reflected in financial reports. I also agree that we "need more product out the door!" But, I am a bit more fuzzy about the statement that our "overall situation looks better and stronger." :(
Regards,
Steve
Well not sure how to answer your post but my belief is that RPI/DTE/TSCP is going like gang busters. The customer orders are coming in faster and faster. PR over the summer said they were in 2000 locations. A few weeks later on the CC they said 2500 locations now I think it is over 3000 locations. At this pace they will need more machines very soon. It is true ERTH needs $ but they will not take just any financing package. So what’s the problem? I don't know but my guess would be that a financial institution looks at everything and the stronger your business the better rate and terms are offered. RPI/DTE know they have a strong company but the factory has been running at commercial speeds for only 10 months and the banks I am sure want to see numbers on production for the last two years. "Just a guess" I am sure the banks want to see the invoices sent to the customers and receipt of payment coming in to RPI/DTE. Once the product goes out the door, payment will not come in to RPI/DTE for 3-6 months. That means that most of our receivable income has not been posted yet or is just starting. So at this time we need more product out the door while every day or overall situation looks better and stronger. Soon a financial institution will be able to look past the previous history of ERTH and look to the future with ERTH/RPI. I believe that ERTH and RPI are looking for the right financing package that will benefit everyone including the investors. Everyday we get stronger!
ckopf~tftr~I wish *I* knew what the "market" appears to think IT knows...
Recent share price declines makes me think the market suspects our faith in the company will not be valid <g>
The business is growing and soon I am sure we will get some updates. They are working on the merger and money situation. We will know more once sutiable terms on a financing package are on the table. I can't rush anything but I still feel very good about ERTH
I wish I shared your optimism but currently I remain concerned.
best!
kp
Still here just waiting like everyone else. The business is growing and soon I am sure we will get some updates. They are working on the merger and money situation. We will know more once sutiable terms on a financing package are on the table. I can't rush anything but I still feel very good about ERTH. If you want to chat I am on AOL.
Ckopf
investorsa~TFTR! GLTA where's Cliff? lol eom
Kp no news out that I know of.Imo if we don't get any news soon,we could have folks that need to sale for tax reasons and feel that they could buy back later.Some people may be tried (sp)of what looks like the same information and are selling. also some of the sell off could have been from someone stop loss going off. I going to hold at least until next annual meeting ( may be to late).I still have faith in erth and a few of the people I have met over the years who have alot more than I have invested.I hope Cliff commets on this,he been to the plant and lives close to erth I believe.
investorsa~any opinion as to the new 52 wk Lo? (ouch!) eom
Thanks kp for the link
FYI~From the Editors of E/The Environmental
Throw These Dishes in the Compost
Skip the washing without adding to our trash piles
[edit ...well at least they know about ERTH in Westport, CT lol]
Are there sources for disposable cups, plates, napkins and dinnerware that are more eco-friendly than others?
—Charles Phillips, New York
full article at;
http://www.bayweekly.com/year06/issuexiv39/earthtalkxiv39.html
Steve~I wish I could add something to your thoughts but as is the norm we seem to be more in agreement than not!
...under-whelmed. No real clear picture emerging about profitability, which is what I am concerned about. When does management project that Earthshell will be able to free itself from debt and equity funding for survival? . . . In the meantime, existing small shareholders are continually exposed to dilution or diminishment of value in their stock positions. What changes here? Please help me see the silver lining in this cloud! Just seems to me that management is asking for patience and more time, like they have always done ...which would be understandable if they had not already burned through so many millions of our dollars! Once again, love the product (in principle); loath the management (in training). Anyone care to comment? :)-Steve
best!
kp
Did anyone listen to the Business Update yesterday, the 21st?
I have listened and was under-whelmed. No real clear picture emerging about profitability, which is what I am concerned about. When does management project that Earthshell will be able to free itself from debt and equity funding for survival? . . . In the meantime, existing small shareholders are continually exposed to dilution or diminishment of value in their stock positions. What changes here?
Please help me see the silver lining in this cloud! Just seems to me that management is asking for patience and more time, like they have always done . . . which would be understandable if they had not already burned through so many millions of our dollars! Once again, love the product (in principle); loath the management (in training).
Anyone care to comment? :)
-Steve
np- happend across the PR, so wanted to post it here for those that still hold the stock.
I e-mail some questions already. Thanks for the post.
EarthShell Corporation to Provide Business Update on September 21, 2006
Monday September 18, 9:11 am ET
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060918/20060918005646.html?.v=1
glta
Thanks for the news story. It keeps getting better and better.I can't wait for the cc.
Just another Earthshell Article! :o)
http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2006/08/25/news/money/1017235.txt
EARTHSHELL CORPORATION TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Management To Provide Business Update On September 21, 2006
BALTIMORE, MD - August 24, 2006 -- EarthShell Corporation (OTCBB: ERTH),
innovators of environmentally preferable foodservice disposables made from corn,
potatoes and limestone, announced today that it has scheduled its annual meeting for
November 15, 2006. In addition, it will host a conference call and webcast on September
21, 2006 to provide a business update to its shareholders. The business update will
address key topics including:
1. A review of year-to-date 2006 accomplishments;
2. A report on a key initiative to considerably improve the Company's balance sheet
and enable EarthShell to accelerate its short-term growth strategies;
3. An update on the recent market introduction of EarthShell Dinnerware
4. A review of key business development needs;
5. An update on the previously announced pending merger with its U.S. licensee
ReNewable Products, Inc. (RPI)
EarthShell will provide specific dial-in and access information for the September 21st
conference call and webcast one week prior to the call.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary
composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging,
such as plates, bowls and cups. In addition to certain environmental characteristics,
EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to
other foodservice packaging materials.
EarthShell foodservice disposable packaging is designed with the environment in mind.
Developed over many years using a "life cycle inventory" and in consultation with
leading environmental experts, EarthShell products reduce the environmental burdens of
rigid food service packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes
and suppliers. The products are made primarily from natural limestone and starch from
potatoes, wheat or corn. The new packaging poses substantially fewer risks to wildlife
than polystyrene foam packaging because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in
nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken, and can be composted
in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.
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ckopf~wasn't the that the cut and paste you posted (Bowling Green?) ...if not then I still didn't access the previous link you posted (that got me to a login page)...
Did you get it if not email me at ckopf@aol.com
Don't want to clog your inbox but if you wish to email me with anything feel free
kauaipi@myway.com
continued best ~ aLOha & mahalao
kp
Did you get it if not email me at ckopf@aol.com.
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY)
The green party
More earth-friendly products finding their place in Bowling Green businesses
Ameerah Cetawayo, Daily News, acetawayo@bgdailynews.com
Published: August 15, 2006
As environmentally friendly and socially responsible products grab the attention of consumers nationwide, the rumblings of “green businesses” are trickling into Warren County.
“I never thought I would see it in my lifetime,” said Alison Wiediger, co-owner of Au Naturel Farm in Smiths Grove.
A green business operates in ways that solve, rather than cause, environmental and social problems, according to Co-op America, a national nonprofit consumer organization that publishes a nationwide directory of green businesses.
The organic food market fits in that category, along with a new product that’s being tested in Bowling Green by a Midwest company – EarthShell.
Growing organic products went from a bunch of isolated hippies to the mainstream level, where Whole Foods has set the pace, even prompting low-cost juggernaut Wal-Mart jump in the natural food market, according to Alison and Paul Wiediger.
To some, the Wiedigers are considered trailblazers of the use of organic farming techniques in southcentral Kentucky.
Reading the book “Silent Spring” in 1974 was their wake-up call to pay attention to the environment.
“We’ve been growing organically since then,” she said.
Alison Wiediger said Bowling Green is a tough sell for the organic food and green market because it still has an agricultural mindset.
But she touts its 200-plus customer base of people who care as proof that people are hungry for green products.
Au Naturel Farm let its organic certification lapse once it found out it would spend 125 more hours to do the paperwork from the USDA, which recently took over state certifications last year.
“We felt that (we were) such a small operation – we don’t feel like it will hurt sales either way,” Paul Wiediger said.
But they still use the same techniques.
Paul Wiediger is amazed that in 2006, Bowling Green lacks a natural foods store.
“It’s a tough thing for people,” Alison Wiediger said. “There’s no place to buy it.”
But the Wiedigers say more organic growers in the region are on the horizon.
Joe O’Daniel is switching to more sustainable farming methods after seeing the Wiedigers’ work.
“He’s moving in that direction because he’s watched us do it,” Paul Wiediger said.
They also mentioned that a man in Allen County, Andrew Habegger, has become certified to grow organically three weeks ago.
Todd Larsen, managing director of Co-op America in Washington, D.C., said the green market has grown rapidly in the past year.
“More and more consumers are interested in purchasing green products – environmentally and socially responsible products,” Larsen said.
“Green businesses tend to thrive in markets where you have consumers who are educated about the environment and care about social, environmental and justice issues. Those consumers are located all throughout the country.”
When Co-op America started in the early ’90s, there were 500 in its directory. Now there’s 3,000 businesses in the green pages.
“There is a growing businesses that want to be recognized as a green business,” he said.
At Bowling Green’s Sam’s Club, consumers can buy EarthShell products, which include 100 percent biodegradable and disposable 9-inch plates and 12-ounce bowls made from limestone and annually renewable corn and potato starches.
EarthShell Corporation, founded in 1992, is a technology company and innovator of a breakthrough development in food service packaging. EarthShell packaging was designed with the environment in mind and competes with traditional paper and plastic food service disposable packaging.
“They were interested that we were a Midwest-based company and we are using agricultural products,” said Vincent J. Truant, CEO of EarthShell. “Sam’s elected to put the product in its Midwest locations.
“The product is moving well, we’re pleased to say.”
Truant said the green market also presents a new opportunity for farmers.
Truant points to its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the USDA, which will help to accelerate new green goods in the new forms of starch, wheat and potatoes.
The USDA recognizes EarthShell’s product compostability as recycling, and lauds how the product goes back to the Earth.
Compared to polystyrene products, EarthShell manufacturing process also uses 25 percent less energy.
Truant said the green trend transcends several markets.
Today, consumers wanting to go green look for it in the fields of investing, food, clothing, makeup magazines and even homeownership, according to Co-op America.
Sam’s Club
Address: 3200 Ken Bale Blvd., Bowling Green, KY
Phone: (270) 781-7775
Web site: http://www.samsclub.com
Other Web sites to check out:
http://www.coopamerica.org
http://www.greenbiz.com
http://www.greenerchoices.org
http://www.idealbite.com
Copyright 2006 News Publishing LLC (Bowling Green, KY)
ckopf~can you cut and paste some of that article here? I tried to link to the site to get a "login" page. Thanks
Ecocentric!
http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2006/08/15/features/stories/features1.txt
...frankly I am hoping for great PRs to keep the price up as that SEC 10Q filing was SOOOOoooooooo bad IMO that I wonder what is keeping the price up...
It has been said that there are good companies (that are selling great products) and good "stocks" (that make the shareholders money) but that they are not always one and the same lol
I *think* the product is great but that the stock is less than due to the awful long up hill climb still ahead for ERTH (the company itself). I think the "going concern" sections in that filing took the wind from my sails.
By now I would have thought I was used to seeing those comments but somehow they really hit home this time.
GLTA
best!
kp
That looks great.Thanks for the news story.This should be a good year for erth.
EarthShell Dinnerware Coming Soon to Additional New Retailers; Company Launches EarthShell ''Smart Car'' Promotion
BUSINESS WIRE
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)----EarthShell(R) Corporation (OTCBB:ERTH), innovators of environmentally preferable foodservice disposables made from corn, potatoes and limestone, announced today, with its licensee ReNewable Products, Inc., (RPI) that EarthShell Dinnerware plates and bowls will be selling at two additional retail grocery chains. Additionally, the Company is launching the EarthShell "Smart Car" promotion to introduce retail consumers to the EarthShell Dinnerware brand.
In addition to its current distribution, EarthShell plates and bowls will now be on the shelves at Acme Markets during the first week of August. Acme operates 133 supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey and recently became part of the SUPERVALU family, a leader in the grocery and retailing industry for 135 years. Additionally, EarthShell Dinnerware will soon be available at Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. Founded in 1954, Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. operates 60 stores under the names Demoulas Super Markets and Market Basket in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Today's news brings the total number of retail locations already selling EarthShell Dinnerware, together with those customers finalizing product orders, to over 2,000 stores nationwide.
To raise retail consumers' awareness of the many environmental and performance benefits of the EarthShell Dinnerware brand, a special and unique promotion has been launched. A DaimlerChrysler Smart Car, "wrapped" in EarthShell colors, logo, product and ingredient graphics, is appearing at select retailers including Schnucks supermarkets and Sam's Clubs throughout the Midwest. Highly popular in Europe and just making its U.S. debut, the 8-foot long Smart Car draws strong and enthusiastic attention, allowing an EarthShell representative to introduce EarthShell plates and bowls to consumers as they enter the store. The Smart Car, engineered to be highly fuel efficient, minimize energy used in production, and maximize use of recycled materials, is an excellent fit with the EarthShell brand.
"Every week EarthShell Dinnerware is becoming available to more consumers and businesses throughout the country," said Vincent J. Truant, chairman and chief executive officer of EarthShell Corporation. "EarthShell is building a broader and stronger foundation of business and we will continue to keep our investors informed about other key developments to include new business and new product introductions."
The Company further stated that EarthShell plates and bowls are also available online through its website and institutional customers can contact EarthShell directly.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, such as plates, bowls and cups. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.
EarthShell foodservice disposable packaging is designed with the environment in mind. Developed over many years using a "life cycle inventory" and in consultation with leading environmental experts, EarthShell products reduce the environmental burdens of rigid food service packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The products are made primarily from natural limestone and starch from potatoes, wheat or corn. The new packaging poses substantially fewer risks to wildlife than polystyrene foam packaging because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken, and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.earthshell.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties of other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
EarthShell Corporation Cindy Eikenberg, 410-847-9420 www.earthshell.com
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