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Today, V2K, as a simplified
overview, is a company that sells window coverings through a network of
franchisees. Not exactly a cure for cancer, but a sound business. Sound
a little plain vanilla? If you think so, you would be wrong. When you drill
down, you will find some robust growth drivers imbedded in their model,
the kind of growth drivers that can yield substantial profits for early
stage market investors.
I love transformational change for
the better, and VTOK is transforming today. Here's the recipe: Find
a company riding a megatrend, add in disruptive technology, and throw in
highly combustible fuel for growth through transformational change - That's
a recipe for profits. To understand today's new idea- V2K- you have
to look at all three legs of their business, then understand the metamorphic
change.
In 1969, University of Oklahoma student
Jim Cavanaugh recognized there was a significant need for overnight building
maintenance services- commercial cleaning service Jani- King was
born, and the company started franchising in 1974. Today, there are over
12,000
franchises operating on a world wide basis, mostly home based. Their
growth has been enormous over the past five years.
Here's another one I'll bet you didn't
know about- the creme de la creme of professional automotive repair tools-
Snap
On Tools- did you know the Snap On Tool guy was running a home
based business? Yes, there are about 4,000 franchises.
The most current estimates I could
find for small, home based businesses is 24 million- yes, in the
US today there are about 24 million home based businesses. As manufacturing
ratchets down, a long living population ages, and technology breakthroughs
make us more virtual everyday, the home based business is growing, and
growing dramatically. It's a major growth driver for V2K.
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Leg 2: Disruptive Technology |
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One word: Software. I don't have
the time to go out into the home design world and look at every piece of
software imaginable. However, I have seen V2K's disruptional software,
and it has impact.
It's just amazing how quickly a V2K
representative can take the dimensions of a room, input them into a simple
notebook computer, then have a working 3D image. From there, you can be
put into the room with any changes you want to make. Today, their focus
is on window coverings. However, the platform is easily expandable to any
home improvement need- floor coverings, cabinets, fixtures, paint, furniture,
etc.
It's one of the most powerful sales
tools I've ever seen, and translates easily into on the spot sales as their
customer gets a wonderful experience. Create the virtual room for the customer,
get the bid on the spot, generate the paperwork, and get the sale. It's
simply seamless.
The software also can be licensed,
which could drive further revenue growth. An Australian company has already
signed an LOI to be the first international licensee.
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Metamorphic Change: Driving Customer
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Today, just after the market closed,
VTOK
made an announcement which reveals the final ingredient in the growth driving
recipe. They have formed an alliance with Amerivon
Holdings with a two fold purpose.
Have you ever walked into Costco,
Wal-Mart,
Sam’s Club, Target, or any of the like and walked past the Kiosk
in the entry way or throughout the store? I have, and at my neighborhood
Costco
there are always consumers looking at the displays.
You are looking at an image of the
kiosks that will start showing up in these big box stores over the coming
months and years. A pilot program kicks off next month in two mega store
locations, and the company plans to roll out many more on a go forward
basis.
These kiosks will be there for the
specific purpose of generating sales leads for the franchisees. They refer
to it as a "Branding Campaign"- V2K will get its brand out
in front of the thousands upon thousands of individual consumers who walk
through those doors everyday. A pilot program kicks off next month in 2
big box stores. In the video, the company estimates it will be in 3,000
stores in the next 3 years.
I suspect the kiosk program will
generate significant lead flow and be a real growth driver for additional
franchisee sales. The program represents a real commitment to the success
of the franchisees- after all, as one of the franchisees points out in
the video, her close rate is 85%. If she can get a lead, she can
close the sale.
As part and parcel of the new alliance,
VTOK
disclosed post close today it has executed a $6.1 million
financing term sheet with Amerivon. Amerivon plans to help
VTOK
accelerate its growth very dramatically, and plans to provide the company
with $6.1 million to insure VTOK can finance its growth.
Amerivon
will become an equity investor in the company, and make its money on the
appreciation in the stock.
While not a household name, Amerivon
is
the 1200 lb gorilla in kiosk merchandising in big box stores. You can learn
more about them by visiting their web site at www.amerivon.com.
This is the part where I always give
a quick overview of the financial history of the company, and take a look
at the chart. I try to pick out issues that I believe are important for
investors.
VTOK has only been publicly
traded in November of 2007- much like SPKL, the company went public
through a self underwritten IPO, which is a major positive on the
technical side of the stock.
Unlike many other franchise companies,
VTOK
does indeed get to book the revenues from the products the franchisees
sell. There are about 180 franchisees in their system, and I am expecting
quite rapid growth in 2008. One of the beautiful parts of this franchise
model- very low barriers to entry and the start up process is quick and
painless. All you need is an office in your home to work out of, and about
$75,000 in cash. $60,000 goes to the franchisee fee (a little less for
smaller markets), and you need about $15k in working capital. Once you
go through their training program, you are in business.
Q4, which is typically their slowest
quarter, yielded about $1.6 million in revs. $300k of it was franchise
sales, which implies they only recruited 5 new franchisees for the quarter.
I've done extensive interviews with
the management on this project. I can tell you that 2007 was a transition
year for the company. After a couple years of early success, they took
a step back to go through the SEC regulatory process and take a look at
their franchisees. Some territories were taken back where franchisees weren't
performing. This is the sort of business people could go into on a whim.
The company wants a network of professionals seriously committed to robust
businesses.
Betting on VTOK is a bet on
the change that will come with the Amerivon relationship, financing,
and the new kiosk program. A couple of years from now, investors will look
back as this event as the spring board to success.
There are 30 million I&O- in
the $.25 to $.30 range, the entire market value of the company
is only about $7.5 million to $10 million within that same
range. The stock hasn't been trading that long, but on the plus side, it
is on the low end of its brief history at about the $.30 mark.
The big change- a huge strategic
partner is investing $6.1 million and using its resources
to help this caterpillar grow into a butterfly. I'm looking for a $50
million valuation, which could translate to about a $1 stock price(allowing
for some dilution) somewhere down the road in concert with
a great growth year on the horizon.
In the franchise arena, I found you
Spicy
Pickle (OTC BB:SPKL) in the early stages, and it did extremely well
for early investors- running from $.70 to $2 in six weeks before
the current Bear knocked it down. SPKL was the last idea with a
video presentation as well. In the home based business arena, I found Commerce
Planet (OTC BB: CPNE) before anyone knew about it. I found it in '05
at $1, and it went to $2. Then, in '06, it went from $.30
to $3.50 before the flaws in their business model drove the stock
back down.
Own it today at or below $.35
with a $1 price target over the next 6 to 18 months.
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Here is the complete text of today's
news for your review:
| Press Release Source:
V2K International, Inc.
V2K Executes $6.1
Million Financing Term Sheet from Strategic Investment Partner
Monday March 24, 4:15
pm ET
LAKEWOOD, Colo., March
24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- V2K International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:
VTOK - News), announced today that it has received and executed a $6,100,000
financing term sheet from Amerivon Holdings, LLC. (The transaction with
Amerivon is subject to the completion of its due diligence and execution
of appropriate definitive agreements covering the terms described in the
term sheet.) Amerivon helps companies accelerate growth opportunities in
mass market retail channels by providing access to distribution, consulting,
and capital. The primary use of the investment will be the implementation
of V2K's kiosk marketing program into the retail market. V2K has identified
over 16,000 retail locations that are potential clients for its kiosk marketing
concept.
One of Amerivon's greatest
attributes is providing clients an introduction to retail executive decision
makers. A few notable introductions have included a partnership with Car
Toys, where their company now provides wireless phones and accessories
to Costco members from kiosks in all of Costco's US warehouses. Amerivon
also assisted a media group in obtaining a distribution agreement with
Wal-Mart in over 4,500 stores covering nearly 14,000 kiosks. Amerivon has
two other groups in pilots in Sears, Home Depot and Costco with cutting
edge kiosk marketing retail programs.
"This is a significant
milestone in our company's history," stated Vic Yosha, President &
CEO of V2K. "The additional capital is obviously a vital element of our
plan to launch our kiosk marketing program. However, receiving the investment
capital from Amerivon, who is widely recognized within the industry as
a leading expert in this field, and having them be directly involved in
the planning, development, and execution of our business plan, is the best
investment partner we could have secured."
Kiosk and self-service
technology services are a rapidly expanding market. As new technologies
bolster and enable the widespread acceptance of interactive kiosk systems,
the market is poised for tremendous and significant growth. Specifically,
end users have become well-accustomed to interactive kiosk systems and
expect self-serve solutions that offer speed, convenience, and functionality.
V2K will launch its kiosk
marketing program initially with a large-box retailer at two test sites
beginning April 15, 2008. Testing is anticipated to expand thru the summer
with an additional 25 kiosks to be rolled out at other locations throughout
the US. Concurrently, with the assistance of Amerivon, additional retail
concepts are expected to commence utilizing the kiosk marketing program.
For more information, please visit us at our web site http://www.v2k.com.
About V2K International,
Inc.
Through its wholly owned
subsidiary, V2K Technology, V2K develops and licenses proprietary software
that is designed to be used in the commercial and home decor markets. Almost
anything can be done to the interior of a room utilizing its software.
In a three dimensional view, where everything is 100% to scale, the user
can add, adjust, color and texture walls, windows, doors, ceilings and
floors, and then drag and drop items from a library of products into the
scene. V2K Technology licenses a version of the software for custom window
treatments to another wholly-owned subsidiary, V2K Window Fashions, which
operates the franchise system, V2K Window Decor & More. Using the technology
as the centerpiece of a franchise offering, V2K Window Fashions sells and
supports franchises in the window fashion industry. V2K currently has approximately
180 franchisees operating in the United States, Canada and Aruba.
Forward Looking Statement
Notice: This press release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined
by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). All statements,
other than statements of historical fact, included in the press release
that address activities, events or developments that the company believes
or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.
These statements are based on certain assumptions made based on experience,
expected future developments and other factors the company believes are
appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number
of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control
of the company and may not materialize. Investors are cautioned that any
such statements are not guarantees of future performance. The contents
of this release should be considered in conjunction with the warnings,
risk factors and cautionary statements contained in the company's recent
filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB. Furthermore, the company does not intend (and is
not obligated) to update publicly any forward-looking statements, except
as required by law.
Source: V2K International,
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