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http://www.dominicancentral.com/newsarticle/dominican_republic_has_one_of_the_slowest_internet_connections_in_the_world/
I guess this is one of the reasons we are going to be down there......
No prob .....glad we could discuss .......in the end I am just hoping for a miracle and that the infamous bio subsidy SOMEHOW gets renewed ....
Germanys solar program was built around more expensive grid tied systems -producing and returning power to the grid...an entirely different model than what we have here with a partial upfront check from our govt. for your solar installation and basically a supplemental hot water heater system. I am all for green technology but we still arent there yet in regards to the payback timeframe for the homeowner.
You stick it on your roof in Germany and their govt. agrees to pay you 5 times the going rate for KW hr power for 20 yrs you return power to the grid. An unfortunate side effect of that is they allowed the utilities to slightly raise their KWhr rates for EVERYONE. Ps it has ended up costing the German govt. so much they are looking at slashing the buyback KWhr rate in half. Imagine if you calculated your payback rate on that 5x KWhr figure and now it is potentially ONLY 2x KWhr basically doubling your payback timeframe. This has caused an uprising over there - the govt promising something then partially taking it away . So basing your business solely on a govt. subsidy I do not believe is the answer. I knew this fuel company once ......
Neck, I totally agree with what you say ..... from what I am told "eyeball" count (reach) is what it is all about in valuations and worth. More potential heads watching = more value. I still dont understand why that dish network deal and its worth alone escaped everybody - but I look at it as a flying low under the radar -buying opportunity. I am adding.
His track record is as a builder seller - I have full confidence in his ability to repeat here.
My hunch ...it appears to me volume is showing signs people are holding their positions :) .......if someone wants shares now they are going to have to pay for them .....GLTA.
"A new day is dawning ".........lol
The word "Towers" can be misleading...... if the signal footprint allows - repeaters and transmitters can be hung on existing buildings ,structures , existing towers - via leasing arrangements. So dont think every location necessitates a 60 ft structure and the capital required to erect one. I believe the schedule was for 90 locations per year over a 5 yr period.
I agree it would be a black eye to the politicians to renew the ethanol and oil subs but NOT renew the bio subs - which the president keeps touting as essential for Americas energy policy.
This companies only chance in my "opinion" is to sell clean bio fuel to industry in masses ...nobodys ever gotten rich off of installing solar water heaters or windmills in the 20 years they have been around.
Agreed - what is paramount from management at this stage is that they continue to communicate the progress showing that the company IS moving towards its goals....
Unfortunately alot of pink management teams forget along the way that they have two responsibilities / jobs to perform while at the helm ...grow the company AND grow the companies stock price for your lifeblood -shareholders...that doesnt appear to be a problem here yet (lack of communication). I hope they keep that up moving forward.
I believe as others have stated this should be at a dime by years end.
"So while we are all here, lets discuss the company, what all do you think are the advantages this company has? "
GOVT approvals in place :
What do you see as biggest opportunity for the company to really make it? Dominican market needs "updated" services and infrastructure.
What seperates these guys from their competition. Newer technology , supposedly have experienced staff to get things done , a plan , money - backing them (us) .....GLTA .
Lubrilon my final take .......it works for awhile and improves my mileage in my suv but then slowly tapers off over say 4 months or 5000-6500 miles ....I was amazed and went from 24 mpg to 26 with the treatment finally peaking at about the 2 week mark but then it SLOWLY tapered back over the next 3-4 months to its pre treatment mileage ...so it simply doesnt last.
I am glad however that the internal parts are "supposedly" coated for life or approx 100k miles ...after reading all those stories about people losing oil pressure and Lubrilon preventing major damage to airplane engines and trucks etc. to me it is worth it to spend the money and treat the engine with it just in case.....
For what its worth this is my experience- your results may be different .
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion......the point is the wheels are turning to make this biz happen in the D.R. and the pieces are all being put into place as you can see from "multiple" sources ......you can find goofballs or "internet experts" who will slam any biz story on the net including Apple , Ford , ATT , HP , etc.....in the end you read the stories , go with your gut and form your own opinion ...... GLTA , GLTY .
THIS IS OLD NEWS BUT I DUG IT UP OFF THE NET TO EDUCATE ANY NEWBIES ..... so if you are doubting this pink (like you should :) this one is for real- here is your proof - things are happening and we are on the ground floor ....
http://www.dr1.com/forums/general-stuff/104295-new-cellular-internet-hd-cable-tv-dr.html
http://digame.com.do/
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/technology/2010/7/3/36203/Earthcom-Service-enters-Dominican-market
"Developing news for the DR's telecommunication market:
"Digame Cellular" will be the new and first "flat rate" cellular service in the DR since early Jan 2009 under the newly formed company in the DR "Earthcom Service C.por A.", which itself is a subsidiary of "Earthcom Service Inc" -a focus services oriented cellular business in the USA market.
The matrix company and whole owner of "Digame Cellular" has vast experience in 3G and recently introduced 4G technologies, having worked to that implementation with the USA market providers like T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T Wireless, Clearwire, Alcoa Wireless, LCC Wireless, General Dynamics, Mitrixx, and CLS Wireless. While itself moving into providing services in the local USA market under their matrix house, currently installing fully owned cell towers and frequencies to that end; Under Earthcom Service C.por A. they seek to implement the most technologically advanced cellular phone network in the DR, as well as 100% digital cable with HD/3D, open high-speed internet and digital commercial/residential telephone services.
As Earthcom Service Inc's matrix assisted multiple major service providers in the USA make the jump into flat rate services- itself the fastest growing sector of that market in the USA- it looked at the Dominican Republic as the next logical step to expand its line of services.
Under Earthcom Service C.por A, the company seeks to provide native 3G and 4G networks as initial offerings for the Dominican market. Where based in the recent complaints from INDOTEL to the local service providers, the company seeks to introduced redundant service uptime and the insertion of residential internet services, which will offer speeds above 40 Mbps downstream / 20 Mbps upstream (service speeds that are not offered in that market as of today).
"The Dominican Republic market is loaded with potential to grow a very effective multiplatform business, the power of acquisition and demands are there. While it recently boasted of a very efficient telecommunication industry, today the reality is that it has become far too expensive, lacking in reliability and the minimal standards of services available in comparable markets." said the Dominican Republic's company representative.
The company has been engaged in conducting studies to implement a 100% optical fiber network in the Dominican Republic's major city centers. They seek to bring full digital HD TV with 3D capabilities into homes, while offering remote digital live-video surveillance to business in general. Among the Caribbean and Central American nations, the Dominican Republic boasts the title as the largest importer of HDTV sets to date. Not having a fully digital TV-cable service network in place, the demand and potential grows even more each year.
We have ended the procurement of licensing frequencies for our flat rate offering in the Dominican Republic, as of this time, we're moving to install the optical fiber network and towers needed to open up for business in the Dominican market soon. As expected INDOTEL is working hard to bring several new optical fiber cable links to the DR, at which time we expect to cut in half our expected costs for now.
In a short period of time, the Dominican Republic will boast of having the fastest internet service, newest HD/3D digital cable network and quite possibly, the most advanced cellular services with a flat rate in the western hemisphere. The company is not sugar coating their entrance and offerings in the Dominican market either, they expect long established competitors like Codetel, Orange and others to follow suit right after their introduction in their markets. But one thing the representative for the newly formed services company in the DR is telling us, it’s that they must all work with having existing old technologies/infrastructure in place that needs to be upgraded. While the newcomer Earthcom Service C.por A. will be fully installed using the latest in available technologies, with room for upgrades as they come into the market.
The flat-rate service market in the USA is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of that services oriented business. The company expects to have fierce competition for the over 6 million client's base in the DR, while they seek to compensate what they lack in brand recognition, in the shape of the most advanced the industry can offer to their new potential clients."
Guys everyone seems to be focused on the daily nudges up and down...lets step back ...we are building a biz infrastructure with industry proven professionals - this latest project entails govt approvals , permits, engineering , tower construction, billing mechanism, retail locations etc.....as we have seen from the press releases the permitting was going on for 3 years and is now complete (HUGE), now we are looking at engineering the best locations and erecting transmitters / receivers etc..... its a process.....just keep your eye on the prize and as each PR comes out showing progress we are that much closer to owning an $ X.00 dollar stock...right now IMHO we should all be accumulating ...I look at it this way -say we get only 1/10 th of the market there -thats ~1 million subscribers ..... ~ 1 million times ~ $27 = ~$27 million a month in revenue just for phones , add to that internet / data plans, tv plans, ATM + bank fees etc. and you are potentialy tripling or doubling that $27 revenue a month per subscriber....we will never be this cheap again in my opinion...all this shorter talk doesnt phase me a bit - if its true and the investigation causes our stock to go up GREAT ...if its false the prices are depressed and I am building a position for next year anyway and dont really care....all these are my opinions and you know what they say ....GLTA
Dont forget next 10Q should be loaded with some substantial contracts we already have been told about.
So really right now we are undervalued because of those very contracts under our belt that havent hit our books yet. GLTA
Uh its a GE tank.
I guess this is to start selling the BYU slots. Sounds great - I dont think you would open an office unless the ROI was there to support it....growth..... This activity should hit the books next Q and show even more growth....dont forget we had a 47% increase in revenue even without this market up and running.
I guess he was brought in to help DD and close the 50% stake - bank purchase in the D.R.
Only $3500 moved our price up 75% ? Some sort of manipulation is my guess...... Would love it personally if we were picked up by another company at this point. RFSII should push someone our way I would think.
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That speaks volumes...
Taking a stab ,,,they need to put hardware in place to fullfill the new contracts ..... you dont necessarily have the hardware in stock to deploy-deliver services ....Just in Time Hardware Production - you build and deploy once the order comes in to conserve your cash ......
Would you rather him have a skyscraper suite and downtown address which our little startup would inevitably have to pay for ? That could probably be arranged,,,,,lets judge these people on their future performance not their address.
From Linkedin
Al Anderson’s Summary:
President and Founder of Trebla Management Group, LLC. Provide business management solutions and assist clients to deliver results that create value. Client offerings are specifically tailored to early stage, small, emerging growth and medium-sized business owners. He has over 25 years of diverse business experience with a focus on hi-tech, manufacturing, professional services and construction related companies. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience in CFO services and financial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, turnarounds, shareholder value creation, banking relationships, debt/equity financing, SEC filings, contract negotiations, cash management, financial and executive coaching, government contracting, forecasting and budgeting.
Al Anderson’s Specialties:
Business Advisory Services, Strategic Planning, CFO services, Corporate Financing, Financial and Executive Coaching, Business Turnaround Services and Due Diligence Support
Management looking ahead , putting experienced people in place to do a job , specifically relevant timely financial data on how the company is CURRENTLY doing etc......
Guys, IMO this shows forward thinking on managements part and a focus on EFFECTIVELY managing growth and cash flow .....I feel even better as the OTOW guys are planning for the future and not looking for a quick hit and with a cautious eye on the companies finances ......Im Looong on OTOW.
http://www.treblamg.com/Documents/SoundFinancialManagement_1.pdf
He is also a MERGER and AQUISITION guy ......
http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2267892/senator-kerry-attempts
Its looking like "autumn" before they will get back trying to renew the bio credit .....Frixxing politicians......
Wouldnt it have been better for the company and possibly generated some free press for xpgh by putting that system on a cash strapped school,homeless shelter,or something in the public eye for public benefit rather than on a wealthy ceos roof ?
Did they submit the 10q release through the regular news channels this time ...it doesnt appear so ......every other release has hit all my rss sources before and I get at least 3 hits ....ADSY please release 10q through the news services again please ! Get the word out +47% Rev +47% gross profit !!!
Agreed ....Ranger although I applaud your balsy attitude -as many here can attest Pinkyland isnt a place to put all your eggs in one basket just be carefull buddy ....I have been sacked a few times myself this year when I should have gotten out on a few pinks while I was well in the green ........live and learn. These words are meant to help you out and come from a good place. GLTA.
Correction Revenue +47% Gross Profit +47%
Growth growth growth is all you can ask for from a pink....we have that big time......as far as the 2 million, the money will materialize , not a big deal; they offer somebody an equity stake and dish out some preferred shares in exchange for cash to that entity....this should move well LETS NOT FORGET this is LAST Q and contracts have been signed since then....NUMBERS UP = STOCK PRICE UP ! We are good all.
6 months 2010 6 months 2009
REVENUES $ $ 323,096 $ 219,043 UP 55%
GROSS PROFIT 236,914 160,701 UP 47%
This "might" be the bank
Bank For Sale - 35 Year Old Bank For Sale
Location: Dominican Rep.
Industry: Business Services > Financial
Business Summary
35 Year Old Dominican Republic Bank for Sale. This institution was licensed in 1974, and has been operated by the same family and in the same location since that time. The license is similar to a US Savings & Loan, and has ''grandfathered rights'' to convert to a full retail bank with the only requirement being a capital increase. The bank currently has one location, but has authorization to open multiple branches throughout the country. The current owners will retain their capital, including all outstanding loans, and all liabilities as well, and therefore the new buyer will have a totally clean balance sheet. (No Assets / No Liabilities). The building where the bank is located is available for a long term lease, and the current management will stay on for training and transition.
Financials
Asking Price Range: $1.0M - $2.5M
Gross Revenues: Seller Will Provide
Cash Flow: Seller Will Provide
Cash Flow Type: EBITDA
Seller Financing: Not Disclosed
About The Business
Year Established: 1974
Number of Employees: 10 - 19
Relocatable: No
Franchise: No
Current Real Estate: Leased
Property: Property For Lease
About The Sale
Management Training and Support: Yes.
Reason For Selling: Retirement. "
ANOTHER FOR SALE ARTICLE
Bank for Sale:
35 year old bank for sale, located in the Dominican Republic. The bank is currently licensed similar to a US Saving & Loan, and has “grandfathered” rights to convert to a retail / commercial bank with minimal capital, and has authority to open branch offices throughout the country. The bank is being sold with a clean balance sheet, since all assets and liabilities will be removed prior to the sale. The minimum capital requirements for the bank are $300,000US, which is also sufficient to convert the license to a retail bank. This bank has been operated at the same location and by the same family for 35 years, and has an excellent record with banking regulators. Seller may also consider a partial sale. Please contact us for further information.
Neck didnt the BYU deal mention it was available to all 3.4 million Dish Network subscribers across the country ? Someone go back and find that please....so we could be potentially and exponentially have a much higher potential customer count.
I found a quote
"BYUTV NETWORK LAUNCHED By Julie Walker
KBYU Television has created a new national network—BYUTV—that will bring BYU devotionals and other family programming to more than 3.4 million subscribers of the Dish Network nationwide........" ...." Programming sources for BYUTV will include Education Week broadcasts, BYU Women's Conference, and some BYU athletic events, though the station will not have access to games which are already under contract to ESPN.
3.4 million is 3.4 million in my book.
Take "your" wig off and buy another mil :).
So I guess it wasnt a rumor after all (aquisition) ....... initially I see this as a win...Then I started thinking maybe they are just simply ATM machines that will be in each store or located in front of each store...if they are then that will be additional revenue per month for atm fees , transaction fees etc . Surely we have sharp guys and the ROI outweighs the initial costs. My gut feeling is with these guys thinking ahead like this and about symbiotic relationships we have a sharp crew here running things .....so I would agree with a few others this is rock bottom , a buying opportunity and we will never see prices this low again sometime for otow. BUY now and sell along the ride up.
"while simultaneously providing a new bank branch location wherever an Earthcom retail storefront is created, whereas the bank's credit card merchant processing system will utilize Earthcom's wireless infrastructure for processing transactions.
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Your right but honestly I am interested in the next 10q more than this one as the recent contracts and effects on the biz will be reflected on that one.....so I am in a holding pattern until that next q10 is released. I expect this report to be flat for the most part and dont expect any price pump from it at all - in fact I expect a slight pullback in pps as we seem like we have alot of daytraders in on this one that will bail ....just an opinion.
This thing is being walked down by shorters daily I believe right now .....hang on tight dont sell ...their hands will have to be revealed sooner or later ....I dont know about you guys but I am looking at 2nd Q 2011 for anything explosive to happen with this co. I will aquire as much as I can at these rock bottom prices and hold this one. I think this pink is for real and is working a real plan.....just my two cents.
Im holding they wont pry mine loose. Naturally I suggest everyone else does too.
Geo , it will probably be like all the biggie IPO's recently out of the Gate -articifically high -then fall like a rock. It might have a cool effect on Ford however temp pulling it up a few bucks.
How accurate are these squeeze reports usually ...anybody ever gone back through the charts on one of these and see if they were in fact correct and that the price rose when the squeeze price was met ? Agreed we have found our bottom - nowhere to go but up barring no catastrophic news. Anybody talk to Val or investor relations in the last few days - is he stateside or ?
http://www.dr1.com/forums/government/105507-digital-tv.html
Another Dominican forum -mention of O2's work.
A little old but heres another similar story ....
http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/07/30/news/doc4c5230401b58b363769257.txt