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To: scion who wrote (11215)	9/12/2007 3:53:15 PM
From: scion	Respond to of 12518

Wicklund officials became acquainted with ATG through their holdings in five plastics and recycling companies, Bonn says. Wichita sports surfacing company to be acquired by Kentucky holding firm Wichita Business Journal - August 16, 2002 by Jerry Siebenmark bizjournals.com A Wichita company that develops and installs artificial surfaces for a variety of sports is being purchased by a Lexington, Ky.-based company. Wicklund Holding Co. has signed a letter of intent to acquire ATG Sports Industries Inc. of Wichita at 4033 N. Woodlawn. No price is being disclosed on the transaction, which is expected to close in September. Wicklund officials say ATG's prospects for growth and its top executive led them to the acquisition. "We were as interested in the company as we were in the owner, Paul Driver," says Jim Bonn, Wicklund's legal counsel. "He's a very bright young man." Driver, ATG's president and CEO, could not be reached for comment. Under the acquisition agreement, Driver will stay on as ATG's top executive and the company's headquarters will remain in Wichita. ATG designs and installs surfaces made of recyclable material for track and field — and other court sports. Wichita State University's new running track is one of ATG's projects. ATG's customers are secondary schools, colleges and universities. Bonn says the company has surfacing projects underway in St. Louis, New York and other states. Wicklund officials became acquainted with ATG through their holdings in five plastics and recycling companies, Bonn says. "It's a small fraternity," Bonn says. "A lot of our products are construction or sports-related. We're kind of a niche market looking for niche companies." bizjournals.com

To: scion who wrote (11215)	9/12/2007 7:46:30 PM
From: scion	Respond to of 12518

...we are advised by the company that the name of the company to be acquired by Wicklund should read "A.T.G. Sports International" throughout the release rather than "A.T.G. Sports Industries Inc.", /C O R R E C T I O N -- Wicklund Holding Company/ Monday June 14, 9:55 am ET Publication: PR Newswire Publication Date: 15-JUN-04 Delivery: Immediate Online Access Author: Article Excerpt In the news release, Wicklund Holding Company Announces Agreement to Acquire A.T.G. Sports Industries Inc., issued yesterday, June 14, by Wicklund Holding Company (OTC Pink Sheets: WKDH) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the name of the company to be acquired by Wicklund should read "A.T.G. Sports International" throughout the release rather than "A.T.G. Sports Industries Inc.", and the second paragraph, first sentence, should read "with a history spanning over 24 years, incorporated... goliath.ecnext.com Wicklund Holding Company Announces Agreement to Acquire A.T.G. Sports Industries Inc. LEXINGTON, Ky., JUNE 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wicklund Holding Company (OTC Pink Sheets: WKDH - News) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire A.T.G. Sports Industries, Inc. in an all-stock transaction. It is expected that final documentation will be prepared over the next 30 days. A.T.G. Sports Industries, with a history spanning over 24 years, is based in Andover, Kansas, and develops and installs artificial athletic surfaces for indoor and outdoor sports applications such as tennis, soccer, football, baseball, rugby, running tracks and field hockey. The company also develops and installs a wide variety of surfaces for a many court-based sports as well as public parks and playgrounds. "This acquisition is expected to add $7 million to $10 million in annual sales. We are very excited to be entering this growing market as demand for artificial turf and other safety surfaces are experiencing tremendous demand with installation at high schools, elementary schools, universities, colleges, and public parks. As a conservation measure, some states have outlawed irrigation systems for grass and are now pressing for artificial turf be installed," said James Turek, president of Wicklund Holding Company. "We believe that our joint effort can assist A.T.G. Sports in moving to new levels of commercial success through our shared resources. We believe that demand for safer and lower maintenance surfaces will continue to grow significantly in the years to come," said Mark Driver, president of A.T.G. Sports Industries, Inc. will remain as its president. It is expected that A.T.G. will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wicklund. You can access an overview of Wicklund Holding Company products by visiting the website: www.wicklundholdingcompany.com . Forward Looking Statement: This Press Release may include forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The potential acquisition mentioned in this news release is subject to approval by the board of directors of both companies, mutual agreement on final documentation, and regulatory approval.