DCGR - Dominican Cigar Corporation
*DCGR Recent Developments CIGAR DIVISION
DCGR has reached a major agreement for a 40,000+ member humidor revenue program through a prominent bank via its current and future retail merchants. This paves the way for DCGR's entry into the cigar retail business without incurring the overhead costs associated with a national sales force.
DCGR recently reached an agreement with Walgreen Drug Stores (2,400
locations) to place cigar displays and humidors in selected Las Vegas
locations. DCGR will also target the remaining Walgreens throughout the U.S.
Ongoing Humidor programs with IGA Supermarkets (630 possible locations) and
Ohio Wine Company (230 locations) wherein each store purchases a minimum of $17,000.00 worth of Cigars.
Currently in negotiations with Albertsons (850 locations) and Eckerd (2,000
locations) to distribute cigars in their retail locations.
Lucrative, 5 year licensing agreement with fashion designer ADOLFO for
manufacturer of premium hand - rolled cigars and selling them through
ADOLOFO's worldwide marketing network.
DCGR recently contracted to acquire Tio Mariano, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Colmena Corp. (OTC BB : CLME). The company plans to take control of Tio
Mariano's 10,000 square foot cigar manufacturing facility in santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic - which has a capability of producing 2 Million cigars
per month.
Agreement with Swoboda International Manufacturing Company, Inc. for Swoboda
to distribute DCGR's ADOLFO cigars and accessories through its distributor
at 144 duty free shops worldwide.
Will begin marketing Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Bogart labeled
premium cigars through Legends in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, N.J.
Negotiating with Macy's to distribute private label cigars throughout Macy'
s.
Cigar Industry
The Dominican Republic is the leading producer of premium cigars
There are more than 1 Million cigar smokers in the U.S. spending an average
of $35.00 per week
Demand outweighs supply - there are approximately 80 - 85 Million cigars on
back order
Competition
dbc.com.
Sym. Company Name Last Change %Chg High Low Vol.
JRJR 800-JR Cigar Inc. 20 3/4 +0 5/8 +3.1 21 20 1/2 4.20K
CIGR Caribbean Cigar Co. 0 1/2 +0 1/16 +14.3 0 9/16 0 15/32 20.9K
CIG Consolidated Cigar Co. 11 11/16 -0 3/16 -1.6 11 15/16 11 11/16 13.1K
DMN Dimon Inc. 11 7/8 -0 3/8 -3.1 12 1/4 11 5/8 203K
MPP General Cigar 10 1/16 -0 1/4 -2.4 10 3/8 10 18.0K
HOLT Holts Cigar Holdings Inc. 6 1/8 +0 1/16 +1.0 6 1/8 6 5.50K
OROA OroAmerica Inc. 11 1/2 +0 3/4 +7.0 12 3/8 10 3/4 430K
SWR Swisher International Group Inc. 8 -0 3/16 -2.3 8 3/8 8 12.6K
UVV Universal Corp. 37 1/8 +0 1/2 +1.4 37 3/16 36 1/2 62.9K
UST U.S. Tobacco 26 11/16 +0 1/16 +0.2 27 26 9/16 284K
Financial Outlook
DCGR Corp. is striving to become the leader in private label segment of the
$5 Billion cigar industry. Management expects to reach approximately $4
Million + in the Cigar Division
*Opportunist Magazine [Tomorrow's Opportunity Today] Spring 1998 Edition
*Cover Story DCGR
PART II
*DCGR MANAGEMENT PROFILE
REPORT on GOURMET, ART and MEDICAL DEVICE DIVISIONS
[ Hair Salon / Skin Clinics ]
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Mr. Don Platten has served as DCGR's President and CEO since its inception
in Florida. He has over 25 years of sales/marketing and management
experience, primarily in the asset recovery and collections industry. Since
1994, Platten has served as a marketing consultant for the United States
Private Investigation Consultants corporation. Platten recently retained
Stockbroker Relations Inc. to handle the company's stockbroker and
shareholder relations.
DCGR's Corporate Office
11962 Waterwood Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33428
Phone: (888) 482 - 9113
Fax: (561) 852 - 6148.
DCGR's Investor Relations Contact:
Mr. Dennis Thomas of Stockbroker Relations Inc.
2232 East Semoran Blvd.
Apopka, Florida 32703
Phone: (407) 786 - 3701
Toll Free: (800) 546 - 7950
Fax: (407) 786 - 3712
E-Mail: sril@gte.net
In May of this year, Don Platten was featured on a Television Spot where he
spoke of DCGR's recent developments and the company received over 100 leads
from the spot.
In addition to television Don Platten has been heard on radio and has been
written up in Opportunist Magazine [Tomorrow's Opportunity Today] Spring
1998 Edition where DCGR was the Cover Story. J. Wesley Savage an
International Economist from Princeton Research Inc. out of Ft. Lauderdale
Florida has also published research on DCGR. Phone: (954) 537 - 9116.
DCGR's GOURMET DIVISION
DCGR's experienced management understands the need for diversification and
has acquired the assets of Mulberry Street (formerly Capi's Market), a
themed gourmet food market / deli in Boca Raton, Florida. They plan to open
other franchises throughout Florida over an 18 month period. They carry
specialty product lines i.e. olive oils, dressings, fresh produce, pastries
and of course a vide variety of deli meats. DCGR plans several Mulberry
Street locations this year.
DCGR's ART DIVISION
After DCGR took over the OTC BB shell Power Phone, the company suddenly
found themselves with thousands of original pieces of artwork from various
artists from throughout the nation and Europe. [Part of the deal of the
shell acquisition] These pieces are NOW auctioned off at affiliate charity
events of which DCGR contributes. Half of the revenues generated from the
art sales are given to charity and DCGR retains the remainder. DCGR feels
art revenues for 1998 - 1998 can be substantial.
DCGR's MEDICAL DEVICE DIVISIONS [ Hair Salon / Skin Clinic[s] ]
DGCR's skin and hair salon / skin clinic[s] are located in the center of
Boca Raton off Glades Road. In the salon/clinic are special hair,
anti-aging / skin correction machines. The anti-aging / skin machine works
like a vacuum / sand blaster all in one. It corrects skin defects,
blemishes, dark spots and basically works to improve skin tone and makes the
skin softer. The hair device manipulates the scalp to best determine hair
oil levels and exports data for hair replacement procedures. DCGR
plans to accelerate new clinics with Medial Doctors or trained specialists
giving treatments.
*Opportunist Magazine [Tomorrow's Opportunity Today] Spring 1998 Edition
*Cover Story DCGR
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DCGR - Dominican Cigar Corporation [continued]
PART III
TokyoMex and JeffreyJ's visit to DCGR's Head Office in Boca Raton Florida
Opinion and Analysis
TokyoMex
...
JeffreyJ
DCGR ***STRONG BUY - SPECULATIVE*** $0.50 - $0.75 short term
6 - 12 month outlook $1.50 - $2.00
29,500,000 Shares outstanding 15,000,000 Public Float
Current Price Friday June 26, 1998 $0.14 - $0.16 1,200,000 Volume
DCGR' aggressive sales and marketing programs in the Cigar, Gourmet and
Medical Device [Skin and Hair clinic] divisions should launch DCGR as a
dominant market player. Additional contracts, acquisitions and increased
retail outlets will fuel continued top line revenue growth with cost
reducing incentives should make for a profitable 1998 - 1999 for DCGR.
Re-Cap: Meeting with Don Platten President and CEO DCGR,
Very professional, knowledgeable and eager to answer all of our questions.
Don talks loudly and does actually carry a big stick [cigar that is]. We
met at the Waterwood Offices which were nothing remarkably special however,
there was retail storefront attached. He first gave us the breakdown of
DGCR's core businesses and then gave us a more detailed breakdown of where
each division started and direction they are headed. He showed us the TV
video of his Television appearance in South Florida and then gave us the
guided tours.
First we saw the CIGAR storage, 1,000's of Dominican cigars, various
brands, sizes and price ranges. Even tried a sample. Quite smooth. Second,
we toured through Capi's Deli soon to be Mulberry Street and spoke to the
managers, chefs and staff. They carry specialty product lines i.e. olive
oils, dressings, fresh produce, pastries and of course a vide variety of
deli meats. We reviewed the Mulberry advertisements and saw the blue prints
for the new store front layout.
Then we drove off Glades Road to the Hair Salon / Skin Clinic. A large,
modern beautiful establishment with marble tile, bright lights and many
mirrors. 20 - 30 women were having their hair and / or nails done. We met
with the MD who runs the hair / skin clinic. He gave us a demo of both the
skin and hair devices. Quite remarkable machines. The hair device
manipulates the scalp to best determine hair oil levels and exports data
for hair replacement procedures. The skin device acts like a vacuum / sand
blaster all in one for the skin. This advanced machine actually removes
unwanted brown spots on the skin and makes rough skin softer.
The tour was finished at Don's Golf Club where Don treated about 10 of us
to lunch. Thanks DON. TokyoMex enjoyed one of Boca's finest 9 holes as I
stayed in with the gang, talked DCGR and watched CNBC.
Economist J. Wesley Savage
Has reported on DCGR and is optimistic on the company's developments, plans
to incorporate DCGR into near future radio broadcasts and print
publications.
Dennis Thomas DCCR's Investor Relations
Witnessed DCGR's share count from May 1998 listed from the transfer agent.
Feels those shareholders who have purchased DCGR a higher levels will wish
to average down at current levels. Once financials are released which
according to the auditors will be Wednesday, so assume SEC, EDGAR filing
out by Thursday, or Monday July 6 latest.
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