BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 18, 2008
At the company's annual meeting yesterday, shareholders of The Banker's Store, Inc. (OTCBB:BSTR) re-elected directors, reappointed auditors, expanded the number of authorized common shares, created a class of preferred stock and approved actions to streamline corporate governance procedures.
The Banker's Store is a company that sells security and processing equipment, software and services to financial institutions, primarily through its B.G. Banking Equipment, Inc., and B.G. Office Equipment, Inc. subsidiaries.
At the annual meeting, shareholders voted to ratify the following actions:
-- Re-elected directors Vincent C. Buckman, Paul D. Clark,
Roberta W. Clark, Cynthia A. Hayden and Samuel J. Stone.
Buckman is president and chief executive officer. Paul Clark
is chairman of the board. Stone serves as chief financial
officer, and Hayden is corporate secretary.
-- Increased the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from
40 million to 200 million shares. As of November 30, 2007, the
Company had a total of 14,954,781 shares of Common Stock
outstanding.
-- Amended the company's Certificate of Incorporation to
authorize 2 million shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value
per share. This allows the board to issue up to 2 million
shares of preferred stock at a future date, with the board
determining the preferred stock's rights and limitations.
-- Amended the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to permit
shareholders to ratify corporate actions by less than
unanimous written consent. This action allows majority
shareholders to approve proposals by written consent, rather
than through a shareholder meeting vote.
-- Amended company by-laws to permit the Banker's Store's
transfer agent to issue securities in book entry, instead of
requiring stock certificates. Most public companies and
transfer agents use book entry form.
-- Ratified the appointment of Marmann, Irons and Associates, PC,
as independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending
May 31, 2008.
CEO Vince Buckman said the changes authorized by shareholders are expected to provide additional flexibility for the company as it implements its strategic growth plans. As previously announced, the company is pursuing growth through acquisitions of and mergers with similar banking services companies, the development of a Banker's Store Showroom concept, as well as from organic growth of existing operations.
"We know the changing equipment and service needs of the financial industry, and we work seamlessly with clients to meet their requirements - whether it involves digital video surveillance systems, the installation of drive-up equipment, ATMs or safe deposit boxes, or protection through disaster recovery contracts," Buckman said.
"We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead," he said.
About The Banker's Store
The Banker's Store sells, installs and services a variety of equipment for banks, including ATMs, digital security systems, drive-up equipment, safe deposit boxes, safes, banking office furniture, and payment and imaging equipment. It operates through two primary divisions: B.G. Office Equipment and B.G. Banking Equipment. The Banker's Store trades Over the Counter under the symbol BSTR.OB. More information about the company can be found at www.bankersstore.com.
This news release may include forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Company. A discussion of these factors can be found in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Banker's Store undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements for revisions or changes.
CONTACT: Mozaic Investor Relations, Inc. Terry McWilliams, president, 502-410-2113 terrym@mozaicir.com www.mozaicir.com or The Banker's Store, Inc. Vince Buckman, CEO, 800-726-0337 www.bankersstore.com