International Internet's StogiesOnline.com Approved To Buy Direct From
General Cigar Holdings, Inc.
For Immediate Release :
BOCA RATON, Florida, January 19, 2000 - International Internet, Inc. (OTC:IINN) announced today that it has been approved to buy directly from General Cigar Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MPP). General Cigar Holdings, Inc. is the manufacturer and distributor of fine 100% hand made Macanudo, Partagas, Punch (MPP) and Hoyo de Monterrey cigars. The current agreement allows International Internet's StogiesOnline.com / Mr. Cigar Inc., to purchase cigars directly from the manufacturer. The new agreement places StogiesOnline.com in a better position to compete in the Premium cigar market. International Internet retails cigars through their website at stogiesonline.com and their retail location in Boca Raton, Florida.
Brian John, StogiesOnline.com subsidiary president stated "Our approval to buy directly from General allows us to give our clients better overall prices and greater selection. Furthermore, it better ables the company to be more competitive in the Premium market. Now that we are direct with General Cigar Holdings, Inc., we can introduce an even wider selection of their fine cigars to all our customers."
About General Cigar Holdings, Inc.
General Cigar Holdings, which traces its roots to 1906, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium cigar brands including Macanudo, Partagas, Punch (MPP) and Hoyo de Monterrey. In addition to being a major grower of high-quality Connecticut shade wrapper tobacco, General Cigar owns and operates the Club Macanudo cigar bars in New York City and Chicago.
About International Internet, Inc. :
International Internet, Inc. develops and operates Internet and direct retail marketing companies as well as venture funds focused on the Internet. The International Internet Group includes wholly owned subsidiaries American Computer Systems (ACS), StogiesOnline.com, Inc. (www.stogiesonline.com), International Internet E-tail group, Inc. and International Internet Ventures I LLC and majority owned subsidiaries, Mr. Cigar, Inc., TheBroadcastWeb.com, Inc. (www.thebroadcastweb.com), StogiesAuction.com (www.stogiesauction.com), a joint venture between AuctionAnything.com, Inc. (OTC:UBUY) and International Internet. International Internet also holds minority interests in WowStores.com, Inc. (NQB:WOWS) (www.wowstores.com) and Goldonline International, Inc.(OTC:GDOL) (www.goldonline.com) and Vertical Computer Systems (OTC:VCSY) (www.thechinabridge.com).
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Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ from those discussed. This material was prepared and disseminated by The Hawke Group, Inc. ("Hawke") for the Company discussed herein, based upon Company-supplied information or other sources believed to be reliable. Hawke does not guarantee the information for accuracy or to be all-inclusive. This material is information only and is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities. Hawke, its affiliates, and/or its officers, directors and employees may from time to time have a position in these securities. International Internet has retained The Hawke Group as a Financial Public Relations Consultant. For services rendered between Jan 1, 1999 and December 31, 1999, The Hawke Group has received 1,250,000 shares of International Internet free-trading common stock. On November 15, 1999 Scott Phillips, an employee of The Hawke Group, was issued 150,000 shares of restricted stock. |
