Decorize, Inc. Announces Major Recapitalization and Name Change
November 05 2009 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Shareholders Agree to Convert $3,000,000 of Debt to Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Decorize, Inc. a
recognized leader in the home furnishings and accessories industry
announced a major recapitalization of the Company and a name change
to GuildMaster, Inc. The Company, now known as GuildMaster, Inc.,
recently concluded a major recapitalization with the backing of its
largest shareholders. The recapitalization allowed the Company to
shed more than $3,000,000 of debt and all of its outstanding
preferred stock in exchange for equity. The exchange, which
occurred concurrent with the reverse stock split described below,
was priced above the then-current market price of the Company's
common stock. The Company also raised an additional $560,000
through the sale of common stock. "The commitment shown by our
shareholders through their willingness to participate in the
recapitalization is a clear vote of confidence in the Company's
management team and our vertically integrated business model," said
President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Crowder. "The capital
infusion and the conversion of $3,000,000 of debt and all of our
outstanding preferred stock to equity has resulted in a rock-solid
balance sheet and positions the Company as a leading competitor to
be reckoned with in the home furnishings and accessories industry.
We anticipate our fiscal year 2010 which ends June 30, 2010 will be
our most profitable year ever." Mr. Crowder went on to explain the
Company's name change. "For years, the GuildMaster brand has been
known throughout the industry for its compelling hand-crafted
designs and old world custom finishes. Officially changing our name
to GuildMaster, Inc. allows us to capitalize on the goodwill
associated with the GuildMaster brand." In connection with the
recapitalization, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a
one-for-five reverse split of its common stock. The reverse split
became effective on November 4, 2009. Stockholders will be
receiving more information concerning the reverse stock split
within the next 10 days. Effective November 4, 2009 the Company's
stock began trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol "GLDU".
About GuildMaster GuildMaster, Inc. specializes in designing,
manufacturing and delivering the finest premium home accents
directly from its production facilities in Indonesia and China to
retailers across the U.S. The company has developed a vertically
integrated design, sourcing and logistics model that reduces costs
traditionally channeled into home furnishings. This model allows
the company to remain on the leading edge of the market by
identifying trends and developing product significantly faster than
others. Because of its vertical integration, GuildMaster is able to
serve its customers with shortened delivery times for custom
orders. GuildMaster serves more than 3,000 retail accounts,
including national brand names such as Neiman Marcus, May/Federated
Stores, Rooms To Go, Broyhill Furniture Industries, Dillards,
OfficeMax, Home Depot, and Sears-The Great Indoors. For more
information, visit the GuildMaster web site at
http://www.guildmaster.com/ or on facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GuildMaster-on-Tour/47980244486 Safe
Harbor Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements about the future
performance of GuildMaster, economic trends, and other
forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the
"safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including and without limitation, continued acceptance of
GuildMaster's products, increased levels of competition for the
company, new products and technological changes, GuildMaster's
dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks. GuildMaster
provides no assurance regarding the actual outcome of the events
contemplated by any forward-looking statements included in this
release. Contact GuildMaster, Inc. Steve Crowder, CEO (417)
879-3326 DATASOURCE: Decorize, Inc. CONTACT: Steve Crowder, CEO,
GuildMaster, Inc., +1-417-879-3326, Web Site:
http://www.guildmaster.com/
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