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Non-Tech : GRIN (Grand Toys International Inc)
GRIN 27.400.0%Dec 5 9:30 AM EST

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To: Frank McVerry who wrote (164)4/19/1999 11:00:00 AM
From: katmando  Read Replies (1) of 495
 
E-mail response from Ron Goldenberg, CFO:

1. First, GRIN CFO has always been responsive. IMO he has a good track record for straight talk.

2. CFO's paraphrased comments to my questions:

a. FURBY: Very important. But, tighter margins than other toys. See 1Q earnings for more details.

b. BANK LOAN: Line of credit loan being finalized in May. Better deal than present loan.

c. ORDER BACKLOG ($15.7 Mil): Most of backlog is for current shipping. Some orders already for fall shipment.

d. AR ($7.7 Mil): All collected in-house.

e. WEB SITE: Will be improved.

f. E-COMMERCE: Awaiting board approval. Should start this year.

g. PRESS RELEASES: GRIN prefers to announce after initiatives are finalized. Refuse to hype the market.

h. 1Q EARNINGS: Should be out before May. 4Q always takes longer because of end-of-yr audit by KPMG.

3. My guess for 1Q Earnings: Positive but lower than we want. Maybe about 10 cents. 1999 is big transition year.
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