***** WIZZF INVESTOR INFORMATION *******
This is a great compilation of DD from Raging Bull:
Because WSi has so much information to report on, this post is broken down into 3 parts. Last updated April
25,2000
Part 1. The latest News, gives an up to date account of current events, recent news releases, the latest rumors
and near term expectations. This section also gives current profitability data and YTD revenue.
Part 2. The Business of WSi, gives a detailed discussion of WSi activities with links to verify most of the data. It
includes share data and links to SEC and SEDAR filings.
Part 3. Additional links, completes the picture by linking to some of the best RB posts including personal
accounts of investors who visited WSi headquarters in Vancouver. There are also links to some of WSi's
websites and those of their clients and WSi contact information.
Part 1. The latest News
For all of WSi's past news releases and other investor related information, go to the Investor Information section
of the ws-i.com web site
year to date profit of $CDN796,000. on revenue of $CDN2.9 Million (2 quarters) Earnings are expected out in
early May and are said to be excellent.
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April 25, 2000--WSi launches DNS Media Inc. - a full-services media streaming solutions company, to service
the broadcast markets in the United States and Canada.
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Apr 11 WSi Interactive Corporation signs $10 million USD Inventory Agreement to launch Internet Business
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Apr 7 WSi Interactive debuts Wireless Broadband Communications Network at Spring Internet World 2000
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Apr 6 WSi teams up with IBM Canada Ltd. to create the first full service dot com incubator.
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Apr 3 WSi Interactive Announces Private Placement to Raise $C3,465,000
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Mar 30 Internetfinancialcorp.com, Inc. secures $1 million US Financing
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Mar 27 WSi Interactive expands on StockSecrets.com transaction
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Near Term expectations
1. Earnings are expected out the first week in May. They are said to be excellent.
2. Stocksecrets.com features will continue to come on line. Real Time Quotes are already up and they should
begin to offer free RTQs to other sites for advertising space soon. stocksecrets.com
3. There may be further developments in the broadband area.
4. There will probably be other unexpected PRs about the development of WSi's 30 working and planned
ventures and strategic alliances with well-known companies. "Keep your eyes on Hollywood", and on big name
technology companies.
Part 2. The Business of WSi
1. WSI Interactive Corp. (WIZZF OTC BB) TRADING ON U.S. OTC BB AND CANADIAN VENTURE
EXCHANGE. Financials June 1999: ws-i.com All their filings can
be obtained from the SEDAR search page: sedar.com Please use for
search the name of the company: WSI Interactive Corporation
WSi is FULLY REPORTING IN THE USA!
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2. 15 million approximate float made up of 5.25 million shares issued 7/1999, and probably part of 5.75 million
warrants @ $0.17 - $1.0 CDN. There are also 6.15 million options between $0.17 and $0.50 CDN and 3 million
performance shares. There are a total of 31.2 million shares outstanding. There is also a private placement
agreement in effect for 1,250,000 restricted shares and 1,250,000 restricted Warrants.
3. The marketing model for WIZZF is CMGI, which evolved from a direct marketing agency in 1990 to one of the
largest networks of Internet companies in the world. The whole idea is to create a nexus of companies with the
skills necessary to grow a wide range of niche e-businesses. WSI is also expanding into broadband with dark
fiber rights that cover all of Canada and parts of the USA and is therefore a player in the Internet infrastructure
industry.
4. At the moment WSI Interactive Corp. has a group of profitable subsidiaries
. a. Western Shores: Over the past 10 years, Western Shores has had a successful record of providing
profitable direct and database marketing services to clients in Canada and the U.S. In the last year, revenue
was just under $3 million CDN.
. b. Medianet
. . * Web design and hosting with over 70 sites designed. For nearly 2 years, Medianet has provided high-end
web-site development and advanced web hosting services. Medianet focus is on sites that build traffic and
return on investment, rather than on simply creating graphically pleasing web pages. Projected revenue is $1.35
million for the current year.
. . * Medianet is in the process of acquiring Talkcom Communications Canada Inc., the intent is to marry the cell
phone technology with the Internet network to enhance service offerings for cell phone customers (i.e. e-mail,
paging, etc.) Simply stated, it is the process of putting the Internet in the consumer's pocket. Projected revenue
is $4.7 million in the first year. WIZZF is currently evaluating the profitability of this company to see if they really
want to buy it. There are good revenues buy they want to make sure they can make a profit.
. c. Stocksecrets.com, which was recently spun off into Internetfinancialcorp.com Inc (OTCBB: IFAN) and is
49.9% owned by WSI. stocksecrets.com Related news:
ws-i.com WS maintains a $50,000 per month web
maintinance contract with IFAN.
. d. Targetpacks: For nearly 2 years, Targetpack has been developing and managing opt-in email lists,
compiled from individuals who have requested specific information or services. Targetpacks produces highly
profitable e-mail broadcasts, newsletters, and other web-based promotions that generate traffic, produce leads,
build market awareness, and produce e-business opportunities for clients. Projected revenue: $1.3 million.
targetpacks.com Here is a PR about a recent contract that will almost triple their estimate.
. e. DNS Media Inc. www.dnsmedia.com will be a provider of streaming media services for the entertainment,
corporate, finance, education and broadcast markets. DNS Media Inc. will be launching a broadband video
delivery network through strategic relationships it is currently developing. Lance Morginn, Vice-President of WSi
states that, ``We are very excited about entering into the new era of the Internet. Our streaming video subsidiary
is a perfect solution to complement the relationships and technology investments that WSi has developed.''
-- Theo Sanidas stated, ``The web is no longer just static, and DNS Media Inc. will play a significant role in the
convergence movement. WSi will be assisting in that development through its full service Internet incubator
team.''
-- About DNS Media Inc.
DNS Media is a full-services media solutions company that provides Digital Network Solutions for their clients.
DNS Media makes the web move by giving their client's presentation the power of being interactive, visual and
compelling. From streaming media production and broadband delivery, to web-design solutions, interactivity,
e-commerce and online marketing, DNS Media provides results. DNS help their clients understand the process
of creating and communicating for rich-media on the web, making those results even more worthwhile.
5. WSI Corp will open 11 to 30 new Internet businesses over the next 18 months
6. A strong management team is in place and a recent financings of $C3,465,000 $C2,000,000 and
$C500,000 means that WSi has the necessary working capital to embark on its 18 month plan.
7. Broadband March 14,2000 WSi Interactive Corp. Secures All of Canada for Fiber Broadband And Wireless
Network Exclusive Rights
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WSi Interactive Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: WIZZF
- news; CDNX: WIZ - news). Further to WSi's news releases March 1st and 3rd, WSi has secured exclusive
rights by entering into letters of intent for broadband telecommunication systems for the rest of Canada,
including Ontario, from Global Communications Inc. (http://www.gcintranet.com). WSi has also secured the
rights to Washington State. The population in these areas totals approximately 32 million people.
By having exclusive rights to the ``dark fiber'' broadband network in these regions, WSi will become a major
provider in the Broadband Communications revolution. This is an exceptional opportunity for WSi to be at the
forefront of second stage development of the Internet backbone. Other companies evolving second stage
backbone infrastructure include: Global Crossing, Viatel and Level Three. WSi is planning to be a key player in
a wireless broadband communications network that, when completed, will cover Canada and the United States.
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8. WSI Corp. is rapidly expanding and becoming a worldwide company.
.a. They have opened offices in L. A.. Seattle, and Toronto
.b. They plan to open offices in New York, Frankfurt, and Sidney
.c. They have recently increased the number of employees to well over 42
.d. They intend to acquire additional complimentary businesses.
9. Marketing:
1/4/2000 - WSi Interactive Corporation announces the launch of targetpacks.com and its proprietary
opt-in and e-direct marketing technologies. ws-i.com
1/13/2000 - WSi is pleased to announce the launch of TargetPacks.com's opt-in, e-mail affiliate program.
Internet companies with their own opt-in list or subscriber base can now have them professionally managed to
generate significant and sustainable revenue through TargetPacks.com. (Also mentioned on ROB TV - the
Canadian equivalent of CNBC.) biz.yahoo.com
See also: biz.yahoo.com
1/7/2000 - WSi Interactive signs software agreement that gives unique multimedia e-mail capabilities to
Targetpacks.com biz.yahoo.com
10. Media Exposure:
. a. 12/14/1999 - WSI gets National TV exposure.
"WSi Interactive Corp. is proud to announce the appearance of Theo Sanidas, President of the Company, on
World Business Review. The weekly television series focuses on technology and is hosted by Caspar
Weinberger, chairman of Forbes magazine and Secretary of Defense during the Reagan administration.
Joining the discussion as industry expert is Harris Miller, president of the Information Technology Association of
America (ITAA). The topic of the panel discussion is Internet/Intranet Solutions.
"WSi Interactive was selected to appear on the program because of its innovative strategy of blending the
Internet medium with sound marketing techniques and business proficiency," said Howard Weiner, the show's
associate producer". Full Story: ws-i.com
. b. Dec. 17,1999: "WSi Interactive Corp. is pleased to announce the appearance of Bryan Kanarens,
Vice-President and General Manager, of the Company, on Investors On-Line. The informative weekly television
series is hosted by Deirdre McMurdy, one of Canada's most respected business journalists and focuses on
investing strategies and investments with a particular emphasis on emerging technology. This television show is
well regarded as a well researched and interesting probing of investment and company issues."
The entire story can be found at: ws-i.com
. c. Viavid Broadcasting Corporation interviewed WSi Interactive's President Theo Sanidas.
Here is a direct link to the Windows Media video interview
viavid.com
. d. April 7, 2000 Vancouver Sun--mentions Wsi
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Part 3: Additional Links
March 1, 2000 - A large WIZZF investor representing himself, his clients, and the Rat Pack of RB investors,
visited WSi. Here is his report: ragingbull.com
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RB poster Kdog went to WSi in
Kdog's trip to WIZZF - 1 of 4
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Kdog's trip to WIZZF - 2 of 4 (Nasdaq and Earnings)
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Kdog's trip to WIZZF - 3 of 4
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Kdog's visit to WIZZF - 4 of 4 (Targetpacks.com)
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Important Information e-mailed to a RB poster:
ragingbull.com
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Check out this analyst report on WIZZF
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HERE ARE CURRENT + COMING WEBSITES:
investmentworldnews.com The site is targeted towards small cap companies and related investors,
providing significant
content and insight into featured companies. WSi is building traffic to the site through the publication of a
quarterly, four color,
magazine that is distributed through business publications in the US and Canada. The first will be published in
the current
quarter. The magazine and site combination will create significant traffic and revenue as well as offer
well-targeted awareness
opportunities for featured companies.
Kevin Barker, author of WSi's Stocksecrets.com daily newsletter content, will be the editor of the
InvestmentWorldNews.com
magazine and WSi plans follow InvestmentWorldNews with a similar site and magazine combination that will
build on the
strength of Barker's daily IT Investor which is currently distributed to some 50,000 subscribers. It too will be
published
quarterly and targeted specifically towards high tech and Internet based sectors.
healthcreator.com Developing company site
stocksecrets.com 49.9% WSi owned (OTCBB: IFAN), RTQ now & Bulletin Boards soon
targetpacks.com Company site
yourwinestore.com Company Site
restaurant-help.com 25% WSI owned
flashcandy.com 25% WSI owned (NEW)
diamondforum.com joint Venture with RG Diamonds Inc (NEW)
diamondreplacement.com Joint Venture with RG Diamonds Inc (NEW)
dnsmedia.com Broadband streaming and digital network solutions
A few of their Client's sites (Some are under construction):
worldtradeshow.com
tradersecrets.com (sold)
budgethotels.com
lafilm.com
hollywoodbroadcasting.com Will offer original Internet video programming.
The information in this post is believed to be accurate. Most of this information comes from company websites,
news releases
and analyst's reports. However please do your own due diligence as this is intended as a starting point for DD
not as investment
advice.
Contact information
WSI INTERACTIVE CORPORATION
200 - 1200 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2S9
Toll free: 888-388-4636
Telephone: (604) 681-8589
Fax: (604) 687-4990
Website: ws-i.com
Investor Relations contacts:
Richard Cushing or Phil Cook 1-888-388-4636
Email richard@ws-i.com or phil@ws-i.com
Additional information on WSi, can be requested from: info@ws-i.com
Originally compiled by TrueTreasure |
