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To: chalu2 who wrote (28)4/14/2000 4:44:00 PM
From: Glenn Petersen  Respond to of 67
 
Unbelievable; an actual press release from CN.

biz.yahoo.com

Friday April 14, 3:16 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release

Calton, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

RED BANK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2000--Calton,
Inc. (AMEX-CN), announced today results for the first quarter ended
February 29, 2000.

Anthony J. Caldarone, Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer, announced a net loss of $1.1 million
($.05 per basic and diluted share) for the quarter ended
February 29, 2000 compared to net income of $4.1 million
($.16 per basic share and $.15 per diluted share) for the
quarter ended February 28, 1999. Net income for the quarter
ended February 28, 1999 was comprised primarily of a $3.9
million gain from the sale of Calton Homes, Inc.

The first quarter loss was comprised of a $508,000 loss
recognized on the sale of securities available for sale and
$555,000 from the Company's consolidated operations
including eCalton.com, Inc. and PrivilegeONE Networks, LLC.

Revenues of $1.1 million and $574,000 were recognized for
the three months ended February 29, 2000 and February 28,
1999, respectively. The current quarter revenues include
$325,000 from the consulting agreement with the purchaser of
Calton Homes, interest income of $.5 million and $228,000 of
revenues earned by eCalton. The prior year first
quarter revenues did not include eCalton since it was
acquired in July 1999.

Selling, general and administrative costs for the three
months ended February 29, 2000 were $1.5 million compared to
$310,000 for the three months ended February 28, 1999. These
expenses increased significantly due to the start-up
operations of eCalton and PrivilegeONE in the amounts of $.5
million and $.3 million, respectively. Also included in
selling, general and administrative costs is $232,000 of
costs related to proposed transactions that were abandoned
during the quarter ended February 29, 2000.

The Company continues to evaluate potential acquisitions as
part of its plan to enhance shareholder value.

CALTON, INC. (AMEX)
February 29, February 28,
Quarter ended: 2000 1999
-------------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations $(1,063,000) $ 159,000
Income from the sale of Calton
Homes, Inc., net - 3,886,000
Income from discontinued operations, net - 92,000
----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $(1,063,000) $ 4,137,000
=========== ===========
Earnings per share
Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (.05) $ .01
Income from the sale of Calton Homes, Inc.,
net - .15
Income from discontinued operations, net - -
----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (.05) $ .16
=========== ===========

Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (.05) $ .01
Income from the sale of Calton Homes, Inc.,
net - .14
Income from discontinued operations, net - -
----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ (.05) $ .15
=========== ===========

Basic weighted average
shares outstanding 21,534,000 25,855,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 21,534,000 27,599,000

This press release contains or may contain forward looking
information that is subject to certain risks, trends, and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from expected results. Among these risks, trends,
and uncertainties are matters related to national and local
economic conditions and the effect of
governmental regulation on the Company.

Contact:

Calton, Inc.
Anthony J. Caldarone
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
(732) 212-1280
Financial news website: www.cfonews.com/cn



To: chalu2 who wrote (28)4/17/2000 3:48:00 PM
From: Glenn Petersen  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 67
 
CN announces its strategic plan. At 1 5/8, the stock is seeling for about a $.10 premium over its cash value.

biz.yahoo.com

Monday April 17, 1:16 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release

Calton Inc. Announces Strategic Plan

RED BANK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2000--Calton, Inc. (AMEX:CN - news) announced today that its strategic plan will focus on acquiring controlling interests in information technology companies.

Anthony J. Caldarone, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, ``Since the sale of our homebuilding operations at the end of 1998, we have been analyzing potential acquisitions and other business opportunities with a view toward enhancing shareholder value. After reviewing and considering various alternatives, we have determined to focus on the information technology industry, including Internet and e-commerce companies. We believe that combining our capital, management and acquisition strategy with promising companies will create a stimulating environment for the growth of potential partner entities.'

To help achieve its objectives, the Company, since the sale of its homebuilding operations, has:

Acquired iAW, Inc., an Internet business solutions provider which has been renamed eCalton.com, Inc., as a platform to establish a presence in the Internet and e-business industries

Acquired a 50.4% interest in PrivilegeONE Networks, a company recently formed to develop a co-branded loyalty credit card program with Internet applications

Through an equity acquisition, established a strategic relationship with CorVu Corporation, a business-to-business performance measurement software company

Added Kenneth D. Hill and Robert E. Naughton, each of whom has extensive experience in the information technology industry, as directors of the Company

Expanded its management through the addition of three new officers, including a Vice President of Acquisitions, a Financial Analyst and a Senior Vice President of Accounting with prior experience in e-commerce

Has been actively reviewing business plans and meeting with representatives of potential acquisition candidates and strategic partners

Repurchased Calton stock pursuant to its stock repurchase program at prices below book value, thereby increasing the book value per share of the shares that remain outstanding

``We currently have approximately $35 million of liquid assets which can be used to pursue our strategic plan,' said Mr. Caldarone. ``Being a public company with significant capital provides us with unique opportunities to acquire target companies with cash and/or stock and to access the public markets for additional capital, if necessary. As part of our strategic plan, we plan to explore the establishment of public shell companies to facilitate strategic acquisitions/spin-offs, as well as the formation of strategic alliances with investment management, venture capital and investment banking firms to increase potential acquisition and other business opportunities. We believe that these types of alliances can cultivate deal flow and broaden available opportunities. In some instances, we may seek to participate with other investors in acquisitions. After careful review of the opportunities available to us, we believe that shareholder value can best be enhanced through the continued pursuit of our strategic plan, rather than a liquidating distribution to shareholders.'

Mr. Caldarone added that the Company intends to continue to expand the operations of eCalton through internal growth and potential acquisitions of complementary businesses.

Additional information regarding Calton's strategic plan and other information concerning the Company is available at the Company's Web site: www.caltoninc.com.

Certain information included in this release and Company filings (collectively, the ``SEC filings') under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (as well as information communicated orally or in writing between the dates of such SEC filings) contains or may contain forward-looking information that is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Among these risks, trends and uncertainties are matters relating to national and local economic conditions, potential adverse effects of acquisitions, the ability of the Company to identify suitable acquisition candidates and the effect of government regulation on the Company.

Contact:

Calton Inc.
Anthony J. Caldarone, 732/212-1280
www.caltoninc.com