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OTCPicks.com: OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Thursday, July 17th
EMHD, BWNR, VRTB, ZIXI, ASYT
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RDATE:17072008
Our Stocks to Watch tomorrow include EMTA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: EMHD),
Brownstone Resources Inc. (OTC: BWNR), Vestin Realty Mortgage II
(NASDAQ: VRTB), Zix Corp. (NASDAQ: ZIXI), Asyst Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ: ASYT)
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EMTA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: EMHD) "Up 53.85% on Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/EMTA.php
EMTA Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the research,
development, manufacture, and distribution of gasoline, oil, and diesel
additives for engines and other transportation-related fluids and
industrial lubricants. The company's products are designed to extend
engine life, promote fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions. Its
products include XenTx Extreme Engine Treatment, a synthetic metal
conditioner that prevents the build up of engine metal particles in the
walls of the engine; and Clean Boost, a fuel oil additive that improves
fuel and combustion efficiency by liberating the fuel's chemical
energy. The company also manufactures and sells automotive, industrial,
and racing performance oils and lubricants under the name Synergyn
Racing or Synergyn Performance. In addition, EMTA offers XenTx Extreme
Lubricating Spray, a multipurpose spray lubricant; XenTx Extreme
Transmission Treatment, a friction reducing automatic transmission
fluid; and XenTx Extreme Fuel System Treatment, a gasoline system
cleaner. The company sells its products through retailers, auto parts
suppliers, and Internet, as well as through direct sales
representatives. It serves transportation, industrial, and consumer
markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company was
incorporated in 2002 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
EMTA News:
July 16 - EMTA Holdings, Inc. Filed FY 2008 10-K Annual Report
Company Reports 162.9% Increase in Net Sales Compared to FY 2007
EMTA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: EMHD), maker of XenTx(TM), Synergyn(TM) and
other engine treatment and fuel efficiency products, reported that they
had filed the Company's FY 2008 10-K Annual Report. The report detailed
an overall positive year in both operations and sales. Net Sales
increased from $1,053,767 in 2007 to $2,769,949 in 2008 or an increase
of $1,716.182 or 162.9%. This increase was due to improved XenTx sales
to the commercial/industrial market and an increase in Dyson sales. The
Company reduced its emphasis on retail sales and focused on the
commercial/industrial market, particularly long haul trucking fleets
and large earth moving equipment companies. The Gross Margin decreased
by 6.8% which was due to increased petroleum based raw material costs
used by the Synergyn product mix.
The Company continued to reduce costs which resulted in both a
reduction in SG&A expenses of $234,583 and R&D expenses of $186,247.
These reductions provided that more funds could be directed primarily
into raw material purchases as a result of increased sales demand.
Net loss for 2008 was $2,450,084 as compared to $17,056,043 from the
previous year.
The results of this strategy is one of the reasons that the Company was
able to achieve first quarter revenues for this fiscal year of
$1,842,000 and net income of approximately $500,000 as was previously
reported. Projected revenues for the current quarter are between $2.4
million and $2.8 million with a net income of between $648,000 and
$756,000.
EMTA Holdings, Inc. CEO Edmond L. Lonergan stated, "The Fiscal Year
that just ended was a challenging year for the Company but it laid the
foundation for what should be the continuing success in Fiscal Year
2009."
AXIAL VECTOR ENGINE CORPORATION (OTC: AXVC) "Up 47.37% on Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/AXVC.php
Axial Vector Energy Corp. is a global solutions provider that owns,
develops and licenses revolutionary internal combustion engine and
electric power generator technologies that have unlimited potential in
military, industrial and commercial applications. AVEC and its partners
are positioned to become unrivalled leaders in international engine and
energy markets with technologies that produce more efficient,
cost-effective, environmentally sensitive and versatile solutions for
use in a wide variety of important applications around the world.
AXVC News:
July 16 - Axial Vector Energy Corp. to Be Featured in Small Cap Stock
Newsletter QualityStocks Daily
Axial Vector Energy Corp. (OTC: AXVC) announced that they have agreed
with QualityStocks to be featured in The Small Cap QualityStocks Daily
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Mr. Ahmed Khalifa, President and CEO of Axial Vector Energy, has the
company focused on developing and licensing innovative internal
combustion engine and electric power generator technologies for use in
automotive, power generation, appliance, and military applications. By
employing its patent-pending "axial flux" engine and generator set
(GENSET) technologies, the company is able to produce highly efficient,
cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive multi-fuel engines and
motors that are scalable and adaptable for both mobile and
fixed-location settings.
Mr. Khalifa stated, "Electric motors consuming 47% less electricity is
our ticket, I think, in easy to understand savings. How many new power
plants do you not have to build if you use motors like ours, knowing
that one half of all power produced in the United States goes into an
electric motor? Axial Vector Energy has a unique and solid business
foundation, and appreciates the opportunity to sponsor the Quality
Stocks Newsletter, Video and Blogs. QualityStocks is providing a much
needed service in the micro-cap and small-cap markets."
Michael McCarthy, Managing Director for QualityStocks.net, commented,
"We are very pleased to have Axial Vector Energy as a featured company.
The Company is methodically establishing itself as a category leader."
BROWNSTONE RESOURCES INCORPORATED (OTC: BWNR) "Up 47.37% on Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/BWNR.php
Brownstone is a gold exploration company focused on creating value for
shareholders by exploring and developing high-grade gold mining
properties. Details of Brownstones projects are available on the
Company's website at www.brownstoneresources.com.
BWNR News:
July 15 - Brownstone Completes Earn in of 'LS Grande'
Gold/Silver/Copper Property, Comments on Approval of 'Phase One' Plan
Brownstone Resources Inc. (OTC: BWNR) announced that the company has
completed their option payments to date as required for the earn in
portion of the "LS Grande" gold/silver/copper property, located in NE
Arizona.
Additionally, Brownstone has received the "Phase One" development plan
for the LS Grande, and is in the process of reviewing the plan for
approval. Management anticipates final approval of the plan within the
next few days.
"We are really excited about the prospects of the LS Grande property,
the potential of the project and the effectiveness of the plan to
deliver the results we are after. We have completed some limited ground
geophysics, and collected surface samples for assaying... now we are
going to proceed with putting a few holes down and, in due course, move
forward with the completion of phase one," said Ken Lamb, Brownstone
Resources Inc.
Phase One is proposed to include a limited drill program to further
test the zone at depth, along with core sampling and assaying, followed
by additional prospecting, claim staking, and more surface sampling.
Brownstone will announce a start date for commencement of work once the
plan has been approved.
VESTIN REALTY MORTGAGE II INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: VRTB) "Up 14.85% on
Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/VRTB.php
Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. is a real estate investment trust
("REIT") that invests in commercial real estate loans. As of March 31,
2008, Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. had assets of over $334 million.
Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. is managed by Vestin Mortgage, Inc.,
which is a subsidiary of Vestin Group, Inc., which is engaged in asset
management, real estate lending and other financial services through
its subsidiaries. Since 1995, Vestin Mortgage Inc. has facilitated more
than $2.0 billion in lending transactions.
VRTB News:
July 15 - Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. Announces Payment of
Delinquent Loan
Vestin Realty Mortgage II (NASDAQ: VRTB) announced that it received
payment in full on a loan which became delinquent the last week of June
2008 in the principal amount of approximately $22.3 million plus
accrued interest.
ZIX CORPORATION (NASDAQ: ZIXI) "Up 28.95% on Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ZIXI.php
ZixCorp is the leading provider of easy-to-use-and-deploy email
encryption and e-prescribing services that Connect entities with their
customers and partners to Protect and Deliver sensitive information in
the healthcare, finance, insurance and government industries. ZixCorp's
hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way
to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate
email. Its PocketScript e-prescribing service saves lives and saves
money by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors
and pharmacies. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com.
ZIXI News:
July 16 - Zix Corporation Announces Conference Call on July 17 to
Discuss Medicare e-Prescribing Requirement
CEO Rick Spurr says ZixCorp uniquely positioned to benefit from
e-prescribing portion of new law
Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in hosted services for email
encryption and e-prescribing, announced a conference call to discuss
the potential impact on the Company of the e-prescribing requirement
contained in the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
of 2008, which became law on July 15, 2008 when both the House of
Representatives and the Senate voted to override President Bush's veto.
The conference call will be held on July 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Time to address the strategic implications for the Company.
"This new e-prescribing requirement for Medicare prescriptions
completely changes the landscape in the emerging e-prescribing market.
Because Medicare is the largest payor in the country and the vast
majority of physicians see Medicare patients, technology adopted for
Medicare is expected to spread quickly to the entire healthcare
industry and we believe e-prescribing will soon become the standard of
care in the U.S.," said Rick Spurr, ZixCorp's chief executive officer.
"I believe the e-prescribing requirement in Medicare will be a catalyst
that accelerates growth in this industry."
"With this law, Congress has endorsed our approach and validated our
persistent, focused pursuit of this market," continued Spurr. "For
years, people have looked to electronic medical records ("EMR's") as
the panacea for improving the healthcare system, but until recently,
ZixCorp has been the lone voice advocating e-prescribing as the best
way to introduce clinical information technology across the entire
spectrum of physician practices. Once physicians have embraced
e-prescribing, they can choose to add additional functionality at their
own pace for improved clinical decision making. This is particularly
applicable to doctors who practice in offices of 5 or fewer physicians,
which represent 75 percent of the highest prescribing physicians in
this country, because they tend not to have large capital budgets or IT
staffs to provide support. The physicians who work in these smaller
practices are largely underserved by the major healthcare technology
vendors, so we view this target market of the approximately 100,000
primary care physicians who practice in these smaller groups as being
fertile ground for the few standalone e-prescribing vendors, including
ZixCorp, of course, who is the leader in this space and only publicly
traded e-prescribing vendor."
"The structure of the financial incentives in the law puts ZixCorp in
an ideal position to continue its industry leadership," said Spurr.
"Increasing Medicare reimbursement levels promotes better adoption and
utilization of e-prescribing while implicitly encouraging others to
step in to pay for the upfront costs. Our payor-based strategy where
insurance companies help to fund these upfront costs including the
ability for us to offer a turnkey solution to the physician addresses
the primary barriers to the wider spread adoption of e-prescribing.
These primary barriers, cost and administrative hassle, were identified
by a survey of physicians completed last year by the Gorman Health
Group and presented to Congress. Our deep relationships with our payor
customers, including Aetna, BCBS Illinois, BCBS Louisiana, BCBS
Massachusetts, BCBS North Carolina, Independence Blue Cross, LA Care
and United Health Care, have taken years to cultivate, so we are
well-positioned to partner with them to address the needs of
physicians. Other supposedly free offerings, including the National
e-Prescribing Patient Safety Initiative (NEPSI), do not address the
administrative hassles, including loading patient identifying
information into the system, individual training and support, or
configuring a handheld device to enable the mobility that the market
demands. To this point, while there are claims that physicians sign up
for these competitive offerings, there has been no evidence presented
of actual usage of these systems."
"As the leading standalone e-prescribing vendor with documented results
of lowering costs and improving patient safety, we believe the passage
of this law will be a tremendous boost to our business, both in the
near-term for our physician recruiting and retention as well as the
long-term development of this market," concluded Spurr. "We have the
right strategy, the necessary experience, key relationships, and a
great product, all of which are required to succeed in the emerging
e-prescribing market, so ZixCorp is particularly well-positioned in
this industry." ZixCorp's PocketScript e-prescribing service enables
physicians to order prescriptions through a secure wireless mobile PDA
or secure Web site and deliver them electronically to the patient's
preferred pharmacy. Mobility enables PocketScript to provide clinical
decision support at the point-of-care with real-time access to a drug
reference guide as well as patient-level eligibility, formulary, and
co-pay information to aid the prescriber in selecting the most
cost-effective prescription based on the patient's benefits. The
application also provides comprehensive drug-to-drug and
drug-to-allergy interaction alerts based on patient-specific dispensed
drug history. Through our partnership with SureScripts/RxHub,
PocketScript delivers end-to-end connectivity within the healthcare
system to reduce unnecessary costs, improve patient safety and
convenience, and enhance practice efficiency.
ZixCorp Conference Call on July 17, 2008
The conference call to discuss the implications to ZixCorp of the
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 will be
held at 2:00 p.m. ET on July 17, 2008. A live Webcast of the call will
be available on the investor relations portion of ZixCorp's Web site at
http://investor.zixcorp.com.
Alternatively, participants can listen to the conference call by
dialing 617-614-2705 or toll-free 866-800-8652 and entering access code
28131856. An audio replay of the conference will be available until
July 23, by dialing 617-801-6888 or toll-free 888-286-8010, and
entering the access code 23242483, and after that date via Webcast on
the Company's Web site.
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (NASDAQ: ASYT) "Up 28.64% on Wednesday"
Detailed Quote: http://www.otcpicks.com/quotes/ASYT.php
Asyst Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in
the development, manufacture, sale, and support of integrated hardware
and software automation systems primarily for the semiconductor and
flat panel display manufacturing industries. It offers fab automation
components, which are designed to automate the transfer of wafers and
other substrates between manufacturing equipment, and wafer and
substrate carriers. The company's fab automation components include
automated systems that provide the interface between the fab and
manufacturing equipment or loadports; equipment front end modules,
which provide integrated and automated front-end for process and
metrology equipment; sorters that are used to rearrange wafers between
manufacturing processes, experiments, and single wafer processing;
SMART-Traveler system, which allows semiconductor manufacturers to
reduce manufacturing errors, and to achieve cycle time and equipment
utilization improvements; robotic substrate handling solutions that
transfer semiconductor wafers and substrates of various diameters, LCD
and plasma display substrates, and other substrates between the
substrate carrier; and connectivity software for communications between
tools and fab host systems built upon SECS/GEM and 300mm standards. It
also offers automated material handling systems that principally
consist of automated transport and loading systems for semiconductor
fabs and flat panel display manufacturers. The company operates in the
United States, Japan, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. Asyst
Technologies was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Fremont,
California.
ASYT News:
July 16 - Asyst Introduces New Strategic Software Platform, Toshiba
Semiconductor Is First Commercial User
Asyst Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYT), the leader in Agile
Automation, announced the commercial availability of its VAO (Visualize
Analyze Optimize) Productivity Solution. VAO coordinates data
acquisition from, and provides control of, a wide range of factory
systems, including Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) and
process and metrology tools, with the resulting information available
in real-time.
The product allows today's large semiconductor manufacturers to handle
the complex task of observing today's very large factories, with
real-time views of transport status, tool status, and data analysis to
help focus on the critical items quickly. When enabled, the
Optimization Module applies control functions to key areas of the fab
and its operations. The VAO architecture, with its agent-based system,
provides a distributable and scalable way to link Asyst solutions with
other applications, including customer applications, such as MES, Alarm
Management, and Maintenance Tracking. Its web-based architecture
enables remote viewing and linkage of multiple fabs supporting today's
global business requirements.
The VAO system is in production today at Toshiba Corporation in one of
the world's largest fabs, linking data from factory control systems and
transport control systems. Its ability to display in real time both
tool status and vehicle movement is unique in the industry.
Jim Holliday, Vice President and GM, Asyst Software Solutions, said,
"VAO offers customers a way to combine data from multiple systems
without duplicating large databases, providing a unified view with the
ability to analyze that data and identify opportunities for
productivity improvement. We are delighted with the success of our
initial installations at Toshiba and look forward to releasing the
follow-on VAO modules in the coming months."
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