Tuesday January 27, 8:03 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: The Red Chip Review
The Red Chip Review Investor Conference Showcases Investment
Opportunities in High Performance Small Cap Arena
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty of the fastest-growing publicly traded companies present their stories to
the public on February 12 in San Francisco, California, at a conference hosted by The Red Chip Review.
''This is a unique opportunity for individual investors to gain information on quality small-cap stocks directly from the company
management,'' said Marc Robins, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of The Red Chip Review, the event's sponsor. ''Most investor
conferences are targeted for retail brokers and institutional money managers. The mission of The Red Chip Review is to make
available to individual investors information that is generally available only to the profession.''
The Red Chip Review Investor Conference is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel near the San Francisco airport.
Tickets are free for subscribers to The Red Chip Review, $89 for non-subscribers. Admission includes a two page
comprehensive analysis, researched by Red Chip's expert analysts, on each of the 20 presenting companies, plus a healthy
sit-down lunch, provided free by The Red Chip Review.
At the February 12 Conference investors will meet the top executives from 20 of these promising companies that have made it
through Red Chip's demanding selection criteria and tough objective analysis. Attracting special attention is Electro Scientific
Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESIO - news). With a 50%+ market share, a management producing 20% ROE, a debt-free balance
sheet, and products that sell across industry lines, ESIO stock provides a great opportunity for the long-term minded investor.
Other companies presenting at the conference include:
JMAR Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: JMAR - news) Red Chip Rating: A
JMAR develops, manufactures and markets precision measurement and manufacturing systems as well as specialty
semiconductor and laser products. From 1992 to 1996 sales from continuing operations grew at a compound annual rate of
63%; current and emerging products offer large long-term earnings potential. Visit their website at www.jmar.com
Southwall Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWTX - news) Red Chip Rating: B
SWTX designs, manufactures and markets thin-film coatings primarily for use in two broad markets: energy conservation and
electronics applications. Demand in both the automotive and anti-glare segments continue to outstrip the Company's production
capabilities; net income should benefit from the volume improvements that will come from increased capacity.
Advanced
Schmitt Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMIT - news) Red Chip Rating: B
SMIT provides surface-measurement systems for the hard drive and
semiconductor industries, offering reduced setup time, improved accuracy and
faster measurements at a lower price than their competition. Growing earnings
at 40% with an ROE over 25%, and with a strong lineup of new products, SMIT is
attractive as a long-term investment. Visit their website at
www.schmitt-ind.com
California Micro Devices Corp. (Nasdaq: CAMD - news) Red Chip Rating: C
CAMD designs, manufactures, and markets thin-film, silicon-based, termination and filtering components and active electronic
circuitry. CAMD is completing its transition to higher volume mainstream business. The company's recently expanding strategic
relationship with SIPEX should substantially add to revenues. Visit their website at www.calmicro.com.
Cell Robotics International, Inc. (OTC: CRII - news) Red Chip Rating: B
CRII offers a series of products that augment the conventional laboratory microscope for medical, biological, and genetic
applications. Leveraging on its expertise in research markets, CRII is now introducing medical devices to large commercial
markets.
PAGES, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAGZ - news) Red Chip Rating: B
Florida-based Pages, Inc. established the book-fair concept, which brings new, child-oriented reading material into schools to
sell directly to parents. PAGZ is opening a distinctly different retail distribution channel that meets the demands of millions of
motivated buyers. Visit their website at www.pagesinc.com.
The Failure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FAIL - news) Red Chip Rating: B
With a diverse staff of over 500 engineers and scientists, and a statistical data base of accidents, failures and natural disasters
compiled over 30 years, The Failure Group, Inc. provides unique scientific consulting services primarily in the litigation arena.
Visit their website at www.fail.com.
Hooper Holmes, Inc. (Amex: HH - news) Red Chip Rating: A
Hooper Holmes compiles and delivers the information necessary for health and life insurance companies to underwrite policies.
With a 25% market share in the U.S., HH is the largest information provider of its kind. With virtually no long term debt, a
25% share of the health-information market, and a strong management team capable of delivering the bottom line, Hooper
Holmes has a fascinating story to tell. Visit their website at www.hooperholmes.com
Pentech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTK - news) Red Chip Rating: B
PNTK produces mass market and licensed markers, highlighters and writing pens for the school market; additionally, PNTK is
known for its ''warp speed'' creativity, innovation, and productive capabilities. Q3 97 signals a return to profitability
spearheaded by a new CEO.
Recycling Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: RECY - news) Red Chip Rating: B
Recycling Industries is positioning itself to be the leading supplier of recycled scrap metal to domestic and foreign steel
mini-mills through an active acquisition strategy. Since the company entered the business in 1994, revenues have compounded
at an annualized rate of about 133%. Visit their website at www.recy.com.
International Microcomputer Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMSI - news) Red Chip Rating: A
Delivering software that enhances productivity in design, office automation, desktop publishing, and consumer and system
utilities, IMSI is a leader in a handful of niche software markets.
TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI - news) Red Chip Rating: B
TCSI is targeting the telecommunications market with its object oriented software products that are designed to help speed the
development and implementation of network and service management systems.
TransTechnologies Corporation (NYSE: TT - news) Red Chip Rating: B
New Jersey-based TransTechnology generates the majority of its revenue from the manufacture of hose clamps, retaining rings,
band and lock-nut fasteners, and other specialty fasteners which are sold to auto makers and high tech firms. This steady
performer's rescue hoists and cargo hooks have a superior reputation among civilian and military rescue helicopter crews.
Typically, companies followed by The Red Chip Review are undervalued and under followed, yet they show exciting promise.
Because they're smaller, they're usually more nimble companies, often in their early stages of development. They tend to be
fast-growing, possess a leading technology, or in some way have a unique story.
The Red Chip Review is the nation's leading source of information on small-cap stocks, providing in-depth research and
analysis of approximately 300 publicly traded small-capitalization companies across 28 industry sectors. The Red Chip Review
is published biweekly. Visit their website at www.redchip.com.
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