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November 21, 2006 a21 Reports nearly 190% Revenue Increase Q3 2006 vs. Q3 2005 Revenues Increase approximately 90% from Acquisitions and 10% from Organic Growth Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth New Executive Chairman, CEO Solidify Management Team Jacksonville, FL—November 21, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2006.
October 10, 2006 a21 Appoints John Z. Ferguson Chief Executive Officer Former Getty Images Executive Brings Extensive Industry Knowledge and Experience to Lead Company's Aggressive Growth Plan Jacksonville, FL—October 10, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced that John Z. Ferguson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and joins the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ferguson, who previously held senior management positions at leading international image provider Getty Images, will lead the Company's aggressive growth strategy and advance the Company's worldwide digital media platform.
August 22, 2006 a21 Reports 94% Revenue Increase Q2 2006 vs. Q2 2005 Revenues Increase 85% from Acquisitions and 9% from Organic Growth Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth Company Continues to Strengthen Organization Jacksonville, FL—August 22, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2006.
August 11, 2006 a21 Announces Series of Strategic Initiatives Laura B. Sachar of StarVest Partners Joins Board of Directors Company Reincorporates in Delaware to Gain Favorable Corporate Status Jacksonville, FL—August 11, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced a series of strategic initiatives to strengthen the organization and create the corporate structure necessary to support continued growth of the Company both organically and through acquisition. Laura B. Sachar of StarVest Partners has joined the Board of Directors, CEO Search Committee engaged with DHR International, and the Company has reincorporated in Delaware.
July 10, 2006 a21 subsidiary ArtSelect enters Into Joint Marketing Agreement with Redcats U.S.A. Leading Specialty Catalog and Retailer to Distribute ArtSelect's Custom-Framed Art Products Jacksonville, FL—July 10, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced that its ArtSelect, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a joint marketing agreement with Redcats USA, the international catalog division of the renowned French holding company Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, establishing a co-branded relationship that integrates ArtSelect's custom-framed art concept and product line into select Redcats USA catalogs and websites. Headquartered in New York City, Redcats USA is a leading specialty catalog and retail company.
June 27, 2006 a21 Names New Interim President and Chief Operating Officer Philip N. Garfinkle, former Chairman, CEO and President of PictureVision, appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer Jacksonville, FL—June 27, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Philip Garfinkle as interim President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Garfinkle replaces Thomas V. Butta, former President of a21 and CEO of its SuperStock subsidiary, who is no longer an employee of the Company. Mr. Garfinkle has been a member of a21's Board of Directors since June 2003 and is Chairman, CEO and President of Navig8US.com LLC, an executive advisory company. Previously, Mr. Garfinkle was Chairman, CEO and President of PictureVision, Inc., a digital imaging concern he founded that was a pioneer in digital photography and introduced online photo processing to the consumer, which was acquired by Eastman Kodak. He also served as general manager of Network Services for Kodak.
June 13, 2006 a21 Releases Financial Details on ArtSelect Acquisition Combined Companies Had Proforma 2005 Revenue of $21.3 Million ArtSelect had 2005 EBITDA Exceeding $500,000 Jacksonville, FL—June 13, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced additional financial details on its recent acquisition of ArtSelect, Inc. ("ArtSelect"), an Iowa-based provider of online technology and fulfillment infrastructure for retailers in the custom framed Art and Wall Decor market. On a pro forma basis, the two companies had 2005 revenue of $21.3 million. ArtSelect had 2005 gross revenue of $12.1 million and EBITDA of $501,254.
June 12, 2006 a21 Announces Organizational Changes for SuperStock Ellen Boughn Takes over Top Content Role Jacksonville, FL—June 12, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today announced that Haim Ariav, a21's Chief Creative Officer and the Chief Creative Officer and President of a21's subsidiary SuperStock no longer remains with the Company. Mr. Ariav has resigned from the Board of Directors of a21.
May 16, 2006 A21 Buys Art Supplier . . . Stock Asylum Staff Report The Stock Asylum Why just compete in a $2 billion industry when you can also function in a $35 billion one? This clearly is part of the thinking behind a21's acquisition of ArtSelect, Inc., a player in the consumer market for custom-framed art and wall decor. A21 announced on this date that it paid about $10 million for the Iowa-based company that collected about $12 million in revenues last year.
May 16, 2006 a21 Acquires ArtSelect—Leading Infrastructure Provider for Wall Décor and Fine Art Acquisition will increase revenue by approximately 100% Jacksonville, FL—May 16, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today announced it has acquired ArtSelect, Inc. ("ArtSelect"), an Iowa based provider of online technology and fulfillment infrastructure for retailers in the custom framed Art and Wall Décor market. a21 paid $4.5 million in cash, $2.35 million in three year 6% interest only notes, $3.15 million in a21 Series A Convertible Preferred shares (with a conversion floor of $0.75 per a21 common share), and a four year warrant to purchase 750,000 a21 common shares at $1.00 per share. ArtSelect earned revenue of approximately $12 million in 2005.
May 15, 2006 a21 Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results Revenue Increases 27% Company's Financial Condition is Strongest in Its History Jacksonville, FL—May 15, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
May 3, 2006 SuperStock Expands Partnership with PicScout to Protect its Images in Europe Jacksonville, FL and Herzeliya, Israel—May 3, 2006—SuperStock, Inc., a subsidiary of a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today announced the company is expanding its relationship with PicScout to protect its Rights-Managed images in Europe, with primary focus on the United Kingdom. SuperStock and PicScout will also continue collaborating in North America.
May 1, 2006 a21 Completes $15.5 million Private Placement Morgan Stanley Invests $5 million Jacksonville, FL—May 1, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, announced today the completion of a private placement of $15.5 million of Secured Convertible Notes ("Notes") with institutional and accredited investors. The Company expects to use the proceeds to repay existing debt, to provide working capital, and for acquisitions and expansion.
April 26, 2006 a21 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Fourth Quarter Revenue Increases 38% Driven by Strong Organic Growth Jacksonville, FL—April 26, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21")(OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005.
March 21, 2006 A21/Superstock taps industry veterans to help guide company About The Image A21/Superstock has hired several high-level employees recently with direct experience in the stock photo industry in an effort to round out its management team with seasoned players.
March 16, 2006 A People Approach . . . Stock Asylum Staff Report The Stock Asylum If, as Woody Hayes once wrote, "you win with people," it just might be time to bet a few dollars on the team at a21. Listen to the company's management and you almost suspect they have spent a lot of time huddled over the former Ohio State football coach's 1973 book of the same name.
March 10, 2006 a21 Receives $1.2 million From Warrant Exercise Jacksonville, FL—March 10, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, announced today one of its current investors, CRT Capital Group LLC, elected to exercise warrants to purchase four million shares of a21 common stock, resulting in a payment to the Company of $1.2 million on March 6, 2006.
March 1, 2006 SuperStock Hires Digital Content Expert Ellen Boughn Jacksonville, FL—March 1, 2006—SuperStock, Inc., a subsidiary of a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Ellen Boughn to the newly created position of Vice President, Content Strategy and Product Manager, Rights-Managed content.
February 13, 2006 a21 Opens New London Office to Integrate SuperStock UK and Ingram Publishing Teams Jacksonville, FL—February 13, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, today announced that it has opened a new office in London, UK. The new location will serve as the headquarters for the company's European operations and provide a base for sales, marketing, product development and customer support in the region.
January 31, 2006 SuperStock Opens New York City Office to Improve Client Service Jacksonville, FL—January 31, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, has opened a new office for its subsidiary, SuperStock, Inc., in New York City "to meet the needs of our current clients and support our growing business," Thomas V. Butta, CEO of SuperStock and Vice Chairman and President of a21, announced today. SuperStock is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and, through its UK subsidiary, has two offices in the United Kingdom.
January 9, 2006 a21 Names Thomas Costanza as Vice President and CFO Jacksonville, FL—January 9, 2006—a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace for creative professionals, announced today the appointment of Thomas Costanza as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is also Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a21's largest operating subsidiary, SuperStock, Inc.
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