TSSW News -- TouchStone Software Corp. Acquires DriversPlanet.com, a Leading Device Driver Web Site-Continues to Aggregate Internet Traffic
Monday July 9, 7:00 am ET
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TouchStone Software Corporation (OTCBB:TSSW - News) today announced that it has acquired DriversPlanet.com, one of the Internet's leading Device Driver resource web sites. The acquisition includes the domain name and DriversPlanet.com's device driver library. DriversPlanet.com is one of the original and most visible device driver resource web sites on the Internet and was launched in April 2000.
"The acquisition of DriversPlanet.com is another step in our aggressive multi-faceted plan to be the dominant resource on the Internet for device drivers and related information" said Jason Raza, president and chief executive officer of Touchstone Software Corporation. "With this acquisition, we anticipate a quick return on our investment and it allows us to continue to aggregate substantial Internet traffic within TouchStone's network of web properties, boosting the overall visibility of DriverAgent and our brand."
Website Statistics for www.DriversPlanet.com:
500,000 + page views per month
130,000 + unique visitors per month
Google Page Ranking of 5
280 sites currently link to Driverplanet.com
Alexa US ranking is 65,079
DriversPlanet.com will add to Touchstone's already successful website network including:
www.eSupport.com
www.DriverZone.com
www.DriverAgent.com
www.MrDriver.com
www.TotallyDrivers.com
www.62nds.com
www.Vista-Agent.com
www.DriversDB.com
www.PCDrivers.com
www.HiJackPro.com
www.DriverMagic.com
www.BIOSRecovery.com
The purchase was made for all cash and funded from TouchStone's existing cash reserves.
Disclosure Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and such other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing contains forward-looking statements which include those regarding expected operating results for the first quarter and remainder of 2007. Actual results could vary perhaps materially and the expected results may not occur. Touchstone Software may not achieve its planned revenue realization rates; succeed in its efforts to grow its business, build upon its technology leadership or capture market share, notwithstanding related commitment or related investment. The company may not benefit from its strategic alliances or partnerships as anticipated, customers may not respond as favorably as anticipated to the company's product or technical support offerings, or the company may not satisfactorily anticipate or meet its customers' needs or expectations. Actual results are also subject to a number of other factors, including macro and other economic conditions both in the U.S. and internationally. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Touchstone Software's filings with the SEC including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and its quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q.
About Touchstone Software Corporation
TouchStone Software Corporation is a leading developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies. The company's products, which include BIOS Agent, BIOS Wizard and Driver Agent, are distributed worldwide via the Internet. TouchStone's corporate headquarters are located at 1538 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Additional information on the Driver Agent service is available at www.driveragent.com and a one year subscription is $29.95. Additional information about TouchStone Software is available at www.touchstonesoftware.com.
NOTE: TouchStone Software, eSupport and Driver Agent are registered trademarks or trademarks of TouchStone Software Corporation and/or its affiliates
Contact:
TouchStone Software Corporation
Jason K. Raza, 978-686-6468
CEO and President |
