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(PR NEWSWIRE) Wowstores.com, Inc. Announces Twenty-five-For-One Stock Spli Wowstores.com, Inc. Announces Twenty-five-For-One Stock Split BOCA RATON, Fla., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Wowstores.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WOWS) announced today that its board of directors has approved a twenty-five-for-one forward stock split of the Company's common stock. Record date for the split will be May 12, 1999 with the distribution date set for May 19, 1999. The Company's common stock will be quoted on a post-split basis as of May 19, 1999. Herbert Tabin, CEO and President, commented, "It is important for us to broaden the marketability, distribution and liquidity of our stock to all our shareholders." The Company advises that shareholders do not need to take action to receive the additional shares. Existing certificates should not be destroyed nor returned to the Company and will continue to represent the number of shares indicated. New certificates will be issued for the balance of shares due. The twenty-five-for-one stock split will not change the shareholders existing proportionate ownership. Wowstores.com is a commission-driven internet shopping directory at www.wowstores.com. This site will provide customers with access to merchandise and services 24 hours a day. The company will earn a commission on items purchased via WowStores links to the affiliate or sponsor sites. Direct Marketing of specific products will also provide revenues to the company. For more information, contact: The Hawke Group, Inc. Phone (954) 564-7114 or Fax (954) 564-9848 Visit the website at www.hawkegroup.com. 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. The information is not guaranteed by Hawke for accuracy or to be all inclusive. 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 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. The Hawke Group has been compensated by the Company. SOURCE Wowstores.com, Inc. -0- 05/05/99 /CONTACT: Roy Samuel of The Hawke Group, Inc., 954-564-7114, or fax 954-564-9848/ /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 122170/ /Web site: hawkegroup.com (WOWS) CO: Wowstores.com, Inc. ST: Florida IN: MLM SU: *** end of story *** |