GTS Moves to Complete Transition in Becoming an Interactive Marketing Company.MARLTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1999-- GTS GTS abbr. gas turbine ship Intends to Sell Core Phonecard phonecard Noun a card used instead of coins to operate certain public telephones phonecard n → tarjeta telefónica phonecard phone n Business Subsidiaries File Voluntary Petitions Under Chapter 11 of United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Bankruptcy Code Bankruptcy Code may refer to:
Global Telecommunication Solutions, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: GTST GTST Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (Good Times, Bad Times; Dutch TV soap opera) GTST Grimsby Town Supporters Trust (Grimsby, UK) GTST Global Traffic Safety Trust , GTSTW) ("GTS" or the "Company") today announced that it intends to sell its legacy phonecard business to focus on developing its two recently formed subsidiaries, TalkToGo.com, Inc. and Imagine Telecom, Inc. To accomplish this, certain of the Company's subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court bankruptcy court n. the specialized Federal court in which bankruptcy matters under the Federal Bankruptcy Act are conducted. There are several bankruptcy courts in each state, and each one's territory covers several counties. for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The subsidiaries elected to seek court protection to facilitate the possible sale of their assets. Randy Cherkas, President of GTS, stated, "The Company's long history of losses in the prepaid phonecard business, coupled with an increasingly competitive environment, has forced us to conclude that our only viable alternative was to exit this business. Our intent is to sell the assets of our phonecard operation to a strategic buyer who will continue to run the business." According to Lee Montellaro, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, "GTS will not realize any funds from the disposition of these subsidiaries since, at June 30, 1999, these subsidiaries had assets with a book value of approximately $9 million and approximately $22 million in liabilities, and all sale proceeds will be used to pay obligations. "Additionally, while hurdles remain, we believe this plan should leave GTS substantially debt free and in a position to move forward." Mr. Cherkas continued "With GTS now refocused, its continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the will utilize its promotional expertise to bring innovative permission marketing opportunities to prospective clients. "Both TalkToGo.com and Imagine Telecom are focusing on areas of one-to-one marketing that should allow for higher operating margins and growth, utilizing not only telephony but also the Internet and wireless communications." Except for any historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which are described in the Company's SEC reports, including the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998, Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 and the Company's Prospectus dated July 9, 1997. Such risks may include, without limitation, delays or the inability of the company's subsidiaries to complete the plan of reorganization; the availability and terms of capital in light of recent losses, cash flow shortfalls and the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings; adverse actions which may be taken by creditors and the outcome of various bankruptcy proceedings bankruptcy proceedings n. the bankruptcy procedure is: a) filing a petition (voluntary or involuntary) to declare a debtor person or business bankrupt, or, under Chapter 11 or 13, to allow reorganization or refinancing under a plan to meet the debts of the party and the Company's ability to attract customers and strategic partners given its current financial position. |
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