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VOLUME
04: ISSUE 36
Feature:
C-Chip: Distribution deals the key
When
we last visited with telematics concern C-Chip (OTCBB:
CCHI) on April
14th the company announced the successful integration of several
distribution initiatives for its security and credit management products.
More than 10 distribution partners had been signed up.
Yesterday,
the company announced its latest distribution deal--perhaps the best, yet.
(Release
below).
Further, as trade volumes rise, it
is apparent that the market is beginning to recognize the small Montreal-based
company's potential. We suggested last time that investors accumulate the
shares in the low 80-cent range. Readers who heeded that direction have
seen their shares increase to the $1.05 range in a couple of weeks--a return
of 28 percent. We believe that there's more to come on the upside.
While C-Chip has seen modest
gains so far--although 28 percent isn't too shabby-- investors should begin
or continue to accumulate the shares for the distribution and sales deals
that we believe will be concluded over the next few weeks and months.
The
latest distribution announcement is very compelling. Minnesota-based Northland
Auto Enterprises distributes and sells products to approximately 200,000
car dealers in the US. Multiply the number of dealers by the number of
cars on the lots as well as incoming vehicle stock, and investors will
quickly appreciate the scope, depth and revenue potential of this deal
for C-Chip.
Northland will distribute C-Chip's
products under a private label arrangement. Product has already begun to
ship from C-Chip to car dealers serviced by Northland.
One
of the greatest sources of theft in the Auto market is car theft directly
from dealer lots. The quick location of stolen autos is key and courtesy
of C-Chip's web-based tracking, financial losses from auto theft can be
significantly mitigated.
As we have noted before, the credit
management solutions offered by C-Chip allow less than credit-worthy folks
to own a car, which translates into more sales for dealers. The ability
of the wireless, end-user transparent solutions to lower delinquencies
and enforce payment means that the dealer or finance company risk is diminished.
If an individual doesn't pay, the vehicle can either be disabled, or quickly
located and repossessed.
C-Chip's quarterly numbers will be
out on or about May 14th. We expect, given the deals and growth that the
company has experienced in the last few months, those factors will be well
reflected in that release. From a company with a few nifty products a few
months ago, C-Chip has secured a number of high profile and potentially
lucrative distribution and sales deals. Those same products are obviously
being discussed and considered by more auto, financial and insurance companies
as not only useful, but critical. Insurance mandates all over the world
are moving toward a C-Chip type of security and credit management solution
to lower financial and underwriting risk.
While
the auto sector is important, investors should also not lose sight of C-Chip's
other area of influence; the luxury goods market. As we noted on January
26th the company did a $15-$20 million deal with distributor CBM
Group for inclusion of 120,000 wireless telemetry units--dubbed MP2--for
the tracking and security of home appliances and entertainment units, including
plasma screen TV's.
C-Chip is not only commercializing
its technology, but appears to be exceeding even its own expectations.
As more distribution and sales deals are announced, we are confident that
C-Chip is well on its way to becoming an influential force in the multi-billion
dollar security/credit management solution sector.
Investors who see the potential now,
we believe, will be well compensated over the medium and long-term for
accumulating shares at this exciting--albeit early-- stage of the company's
development.
PRESS RELEASE
C-Chip Enters into a Sales and Distribution
Agreement with Northland Auto Enterprises
Wednesday May 5, 4:45
pm ET
MONTREAL, May 5, 2004
(PRIMEZONE) -- C-Chip Technologies Corporation (OTC
BB:CCHI.OB - News) is pleased to announce that it has concluded a marketing
and distribution agreement with Northland Auto Enterprises, based in Minnesota.
Northland's distribution network currently includes about 200,000 new and
used car dealers across the United States. C-Chip has already made initial
shipments to car dealers serviced by Northland.
Stephane Solis, President
& CEO, said: ``I'm delighted that an organization with the market weight
and influence such as Northland has chosen C-Chip as their preferred supplier
of wireless credit and security solutions. After years and millions invested
to develop our technology, I'm very pleased to see that our credit and
security management solutions that we have designed for the automotive
market are attracting the interest of one of the most significant players
in the industry in the United States.''
The agreement involves
the nationwide distribution of C-Chip's complete line of products offering
credit and security management solutions for the automotive and power sports
vehicles industry. Northland will market C-Chip's products and services
under its own private label.
For C-Chip's credit management
solution, Northland will market to dealers within the Buy Here Pay Here
(BHPH) community a basic yet effective solution offering complete remote
control over vehicles using a simple web-based application.
When the location of
vehicles is required for either credit enforcement or security solutions,
Northland will offer C-Chip's most sophisticated solution which includes
2-way wireless communication and GPS technology. Northland will also offer
within its dealer's network C-Chip's anti-theft solutions for cars and
power sports vehicles. Based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology,
C-Chip's anti-theft solutions are deemed most effective as they are totally
passive for end-users.
Al Lentsch, Northland's
President, indicated: ``We expect C-Chip's solutions to be quite successful
within our network of dealers. C-Chip's tools are not only very effective
in reducing payment delinquencies, but are also quite efficient in diminishing
significantly the theft of vehicles. We intend to initiate a major sales
and marketing drive based on C-Chip's product offerings at the NABD convention
to be held in Las Vegas beginning May 26.''
About C-Chip Technologies
Corporation
C-Chip Technologies Corporation
is positioned in an emerging and rapidly growing industry which is about
interconnecting machines with IT infrastructures and mobile assets. We
integrate wireless communications, on-line transactions, software applications,
RFID technology, the Internet and, when location is required, GPS technology
to enable business users to efficiently access, control and manage remote
assets at low costs. The Company's goal is to be recognized as a leading
provider of credit management solutions for financial institutions, of
security solutions for insurance companies and asset management solutions
for car rental companies and urban fleets.
About Northland Auto
Enterprises
Founded In 1990, Northland
Auto Enterprises sells and distributes a variety of dealership-friendly
programs designed to make dealerships more competitive and profitable.
Northland's nationally recognized Keys To A Better Dealership sales and
marketing
tools are currently marketed to approximately 200,000 new and used car
dealers across the United States. Each of these unique, dealer focused
programs must meet a stringent degree of standards before it can be offered.
Among other, Northland has pioneered the highly successful Ren'T'Own program
as a better alternative to the many challenges faced by Buy-Here-Pay-Here
lots.
About the C-Chip(tm)
Technology
The C-Chip(tm) is a new
wireless, web-based set of communication tools that offers business users
remote access, control, and monitoring of a wide range of assets, including
vehicles, office equipment and industrial machinery. It allows selective
enabling, disabling and any other commands at will, from anywhere to practically
anywhere in North America using the Internet. Applications for the C-Chip(tm)
technology offers significant opportunities within the markets for credit,
security and asset management solutions. Detailed information on the technology
and its applications is available on our web-site at http://www.c-chip.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING-STATEMENT:
Except for factual statements made herein, the information contained in
this press release consists of forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties, including the effect of changing economic conditions,
competition within the credit and security industry, customer acceptance
of products and other risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of performance, and C-Chip Technologies Corporation
results could differ materially from those contained in such statements.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release,
and C-Chip Technologies Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly
update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events
or circumstances after the date of this release.
Contact:
C-Chip Technologies Corporation
Stephane Solis, President
& CEO
(514) 337-2447
ssolis@cchiptech.com
Northland Auto Enterprises
Al Lentsch, President
(800) 879-3433
Source: C-Chip Technologies
Corporation
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