Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Working link to file that all Power Point should open:
http://www.4shared.com/file/116221114/fce48b96/July18showpp.html
Still not sure what to make of this, will try to get more details from Edward and get posted... Sounds exciting though!
Chris
Ok, leave it to my blackberry haha!
Contents of attached PowerPoint File:
Slide 1: 07.18.2009
Slide 2: THE Event of Summer
Slide 3: 2:00 PM CST - Dallas Texas
Slide 4: We don't want to hear about another start-up.
Slide 5: We don't want to hear about more pre-launches.
Slide 6: Nor do we want to hear about another hotel meeting.
Slide 7: We don't even need to hear about the next big thing.
Slide 8: The biggest name in network marketing rises up and tidal waves.
Slide 9: Drive Here.
Slide 10: Fly Here.
Slide 11: Walk Here.
Slide 12: Just be able to say you were here.
Slide 13:
07.18.09
2:00 pm
Expo Center
13342 Midway Road
Dallas, TX
I have followed ARTI as close as anyone, and have emailed back and forth with Edward on a regular basis, and have no idea what this presentation says is coming... I had a pretty strong feeling that after CSD we would quickly be getting more news prior to our quarterly report, and this sounds like it could be big... What it is, no clue!
Chris
Well guys, less than 12 hours away from the opening bell...
Just got an email from Edward stating...
"This will change your world" - attached is a power point file stating that 07/18/2009 is a date to watch...
The PowerPoint File (2007) version is linked here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/116216441/2d450bde/July18showpp.html
If someone could open and save to Power Point 2003 it would be appreciated as my computer is not opening this version...
For those of you who missed the email I received after the market closed on Thursday, here it is below:
Chris, We’ll send the PR on Monday. I hope you have a great weekend. Thank you for all the support .
Best regards,
-----------------------------------
Edward Vakser
Artfest International, Inc.
Chairman & CEO
Well, I received an email yesterday afternoon from Edward. Looking back, he informed us of a target date, took the time to email us regarding a delay, and now has emailed with a new date. Gotta love the transparency!
Edward Vakser to me
show details 4:37 PM (20 hours ago) Reply
fromEdward Vakser <EVakser@XXXXX>
toCHRISTOPHER HERMAN <chrisherman@XXXXX>
dateThu, Jul 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM
subjectRE: Artfest International
hide details 4:37 PM (20 hours ago) Reply
Chris, We’ll send the PR on Monday. I hope you have a great weekend. Thank you for all the support .
Best regards,
-----------------------------------
Edward Vakser
Artfest International, Inc.
Chairman & CEO
Well, according to what I'm hearing, I'm quite confident that CSD is now complete and we will get our PR on Monday...
Of course, with everything that gets said on this board, I'm not sure I wanna post any further details
Chris
Just wanted to tell you all to have a great long weekend and enjoy the 4th! Stay safe, the fireworks next week for ARTI may be the best showing of all this holiday!
I'm signing off to go pick up my son and won't be checking back in till later!
GOOO ARTI!
Chris
ibox updated with new letter from CEO as posted on www.artfestinternational.com
Chris
As far as doing me a dis-service, the CSD deal was indeed to be PR'd the 30th, and Edward did me, and all investors a "service" by emailing me asking to post that there was a delay at the bank. I am 100% confident that the deal will be announced in the very near future, my guess being Monday.
Please continue to support the board. Whether I agree or disagree with your opinion, it is more than welcome here.
I have held over 1 million shares for over 3 months, and do not plan on selling ANY for less than .02-.03. At that point, as I have stated, I will buy and sell on the dips and valleys until I massively accumulate ARTI shares.
I am not going anywhere.
Chris
Last 14 trades all buys!
Last 4:
125,000 buy
10,000 buy
65,000 buy
and
735,000 BUY!
GOOO ARTI!
Chris
With all due respect, any emails that Edward sent were regergitated press releases and gave the same info that had already been released to the general public.
Was I initially disappointed like everyone else when we didn't see the CSD acqusition announced on the 30th as these press releases state, yes. But when I step back, having owned several businesses myself, I am aware that things happen, especially when lawyers and banks are involved, and the only certainty is that delays usually occur.
There is no doubt in my mind that the CSD acquisition will be soon announced. They have moved into ARTI headquarters, they have product in the Artfest galleries, they are regularly mentioned in ARTI pr's... The deal is immenent and will be released soon enough...
Chris
Actually my posts were removed too...
All posts removed this morning say:
Removed By: Mod Squad
Chris
Actually my posts were removed too...
All posts removed this morning say:
Removed By: Mod Squad
Chris
I didn't delete any posts...
Are you dense... Here's all the same info, released via press release PRIOR to any of the emails..
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=39233785
And I find it quite funny that you belive ihub bought 47 million shares based on an email!
Chris
No problem, guessing it was mentioned in more, but those were the first 3 I looked back at... Not gonna do all the homework for him...
Chris
I just posted this. Several PR mentions of CSD and the timeframe..
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=39233785
Chris
Edward was well aware that his emails were posted here... Not only did he receive links to my postings, but copies of the investor newsletter which I send out on a weekly basis...
And it's not very uncommon for CEO's of smaller companies to use ihub and its board moderators to communicate with investors. Once you have a few posts and explore a few other boards, you will see that this is fairly common.
Chris
So now I have to dig through press releases because you make up false accusations? First off, the stock did not go up because of anything I posted. We saw 47 million traded, hardly coming from ihub. And no, my emails contain NO information that hasn't been released in several press releases or discussed in the company conference call...
In addition to the conference call (replay link: http://www.artfestinternational.com/index.php/news-releases/2-news-releases/79-2009-0623-teleconference) in which ARTI stated that the CSD deal was to be complete by end of the month, there are SEVERAL mentions in MANY press releases...
Well, here's one tidbit from a press release: The release date was June 24, 2009 - a week puts ya at June 30th...
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Artfest-International-Inc-1008648.html
"Mr. Vakser expects that the acquisition of Charity Sports Distribution will be completed within a week now that the equity line of credit has been finalized. Mr. Vakser stated that the acquisition of Charity Sports Distribution would significantly increase the Company's revenues through Charity Sports Distribution's agreements with the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, the Dallas Stars, the Dallas Mavericks, as well as 27 College Teams."
And then there's this release...
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Artfest-International-Inc-1004005.html
"The "Sizziling Summer Saturday" event will also have on display celebrity sports memorabilia from CSD which demonstrates the synergies and cooperation between CSD and Artfest as we proceed to finalize the acquisition of CSD within the month. There will also be prizes and drawings throughout the event."
And finally this one...
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Artfest-International-Inc-1002574.html
"DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 11, 2009) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTCBB: ARTI) is pleased to announce that the Company has launched an aggressive merger and acquisition campaign based on the recent $5 Million equity line of credit Artfest International received through the investment banking agreement with Delaney Equity Group, LLC. Artfest International is in the process of completing the acquisition of Charity Sports Distributor, Inc. "
Here are the facts... Can't wait to see the reply
Chris
Like I said, I have copies of all correspondences, nothing was made up. And nothing was insider info, If you did half as much DD as you claim, you would see that ALL ARTI press releases are posted on www.marketwire.com and ALL information posted in emails from the company is also included in THOSE press releases (announcing the same information to the world) - but nice try...
Chris
I would think that if the deal is complete, we'd see a PR. BUT you're correct that I wouldn't be surprised to see a company delay a PR before a long weekend to maximize it's potential on a Monday versus a Thursday before a long weekend.
Chris
No apologies needed. You either believe in your homework and DD or ya don't. I for one have done more DD on ARTI then virtually anyone, and remain holding strong as I believe in my abilities and DD.
Although not pleased by the delay, I am of the belief that the deal is or will be completed, and personally expect to see a PR on Monday. I understand that things happen in business and that with banks and lawyers involved, even the easiest task takes longer than expected. But I believe in ARTI and in the CEO.
Chris
Are you serious? Now I'm supposed to be a mind reader too? Maybe he's busy working to make acquisitions happen. Maybe he took a long weekend knowing that CSD was delayed but will be released Monday, ya got me. I emailed him again this am, and will post, or provide a SCREENSHOT when I receive a response.
Chris
You insinuated that the emails I have posted were bogus. You accused me of insider trading, which, by definition is buying and selling on insider information. Seeing as I've held ARTI for over 4 months now, that's hardly buying and selling on insider info...
You on the other hand, now if this WAS insider info, did buy and sell on it, so I'd think twice before pointing the finger. I have been long with ARTI and hold all my shares awaiting the release, which, common sense says shouldn't be released today, before a long weekend.
Chris
Furthermore, the CSD deal and all discussions between Edward and I were not of any insider information. For the record, everything stated (and posted) can also be found in company press releases, ie. PUBLIC INFORMATION.
I used to post screen shots of the emails, but found it quicker to copy/paste them. But don't worry, EVERY email is saved, so should you continue on, I'd be happy to post screenshots CONFIRMING they have been received FROM Edward.
Chris
Just an FYI, I post what I find through my DD. And have not sold 1 share as of this point. Like you I'm not happy to have not received the PR yet, but I truly believe it's coming...
My guess is at this point with the long weekend and short week, that that's why it hasn't been released, after something came up and ARTI couldn't get it out when they wanted on the 30th...
And personal attacks violate TOS... just a fair warning.
Chris
No. There was no press release issued today.
Yes, I place a limit sell order when I am not at the computer. And you are correct, ARTI is going places, and I will not be selling all of my shares (which are substantial)...
I will however be selling some shares on this rise to fund other investments outside of the penny stock market, as well as to fund a trip from Upstate NY to Dallas to tour the ARTI building and do lunch with Mr. Vakser - Yes, I think that highly of him.
Chris
Correct rayman... the filing of the 8k goes hand in hand with the acquisition. Seeing that is just another hint that the CSD deal is very soon upon us.
Chris
So let me clarify... In the last publicly traded company that you were CEO of, during all of your major acquisitions, it was unheard of that last minute changes arose?
No one has lied here. ARTI and Vakser targeted yesterday for the PR, then email me to pass along the info that there was a delay at the bank...
So I'm quite confused who's lying and why this transparency from Artfest has caused you to sell?
Chris
And another 140k... maybe we climb through power hour!
Nice 250k Hit back to .0045 followed by 10k more...
Power Hour! Our typical buying we see during power hour should get this to around .0053!
GOOO ARTI!
Chris
Mine's set at .03 in case I'm away from the computer when it starts running.. Otherwise I pull the order so I can maximize it
Well, I honestly don't believe we'll have to wait until Monday
I even like seeing DLNY (who sold cheap last week) sitting firm at .0745!
Ah, but even the MMs are lined up awaiting the run today!
Current L2
2@ .0045
1@ .0050
1@ .0052
1@ .0053
1@ .0063
1@ .0080
1@ .0084
1@ .04
1@ .0745
1@ 10.00
Last 11 trades all green.. L2 looking very good too...
Just sitting here watching the wires and my email box... Playing a game on facebook... Obviously something must have come up that needed to be addressed prior to finalizing the deal, and I'm sure as soon as it's done we get our PR and I will see an email from Edward...
Pretty pleased to be seeing ARTI hold the levels we're at, just gonna be that much sweeter when the deal is announced!
GOOOO ARTI
Chris
I'm right here, what's up?
Well, Buys/Sells are close to even this morning Capt... Did you not see the 1.25 MILLION share buy? Yes, we are awaiting the press release, however EVERY share will see consolidation on the day following an 80% gain, whether it continues to rise or not.
Chris