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Clean Systems Technology Group
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CSTM |
| This interview was conducted in Value-Stock's live chat room with the CEO of CSTM on April 07/2003 |
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[16:17] TJ welcome CSTM CEO [16:17] CSTM_CEO hi [16:17] TJ you ready for the interview? [16:17] CSTM_CEO yes i am |
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[16:17] TJ ok,,,,,,,here we go 1st Question [16:18] TJ 1-Kindly give us a brief mission statement /state of incorporation/and location of head office and branch offices? |
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[16:18] CSTM_CEO Our corporate goals are: [16:18] CSTM_CEO To be a leader in technological innovation. [16:18] CSTM_CEO To become the source of preference for our clients by producing "turnkey", high quality, cost competitive products and services [16:18] CSTM_CEO To be flexible in meeting the needs of our clients. [16:19] CSTM_CEO To establish and maintain a safe working environment worldwide in diverse locations in which the Company provides products and services. [16:19] CSTM_CEO To be a model corporate citizen and employer of choice. [16:19] CSTM_CEO To satisfy our shareholders and maximize the value of their investment. |
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[16:19] CSTM_CEO Our Management is committed to:
[16:19] CSTM_CEO Continuous improvement and introduction of new technologies. [16:19] CSTM_CEO Providing "cutting edge" state of the art services and products. [16:19] CSTM_CEO Being productive, cost effective and innovative in all our activities. [16:20] CSTM_CEO Training and educating our employees in all facets of our operations on a daily basis. [16:20] CSTM_CEO Implementation of "safety and quality" as a corporate value at all levels of our organization. [16:20] CSTM_CEO An ISO 9001 REV 2000, IQNET and CE Marketing compliant working environment for our employees and quality certified products for our clients. [16:20] CSTM_CEO Providing a competitive performance related compensation program for our employees. [16:21] CSTM_CEO Communicating with our family of shareholders and being sensitive and alert to their input. [16:21] CSTM_CEO We have offices in Israel and Itally [16:21] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:22] TJ 2-Share Structure- What is the float /authorized # of outstanding shares / percentage owned by management/insiders and key investors? |
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[16:22] CSTM_CEO Outstanding: 42,766,087 [16:22] CSTM_CEO Free trading: (approx) 3.2 Million [16:23] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:23] TJ 3-Financing-Is any financing presently in effect? If yes, briefly describe? |
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[16:23] CSTM_CEO N/A [16:23] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:23] TJ 4-Splits/Dividends/Share Buyback- Any plans for any forward or reverse splits? [16:23] TJ Dividends or Share Buy Back program coming into effect? |
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[16:23] CSTM_CEO Due to the extrimly low stock price and the unreasonably low company valuation, the Company is considering a share buy back program in the very near future. [16:24] CSTM_CEO There are currently no plans for splits. [16:24] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:24] TJ 5-SEC Filings- Are all filings presently up to date? |
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[16:24] CSTM_CEO yes [16:24] TJ thank you - next question, damn your easy :) |
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[16:25] TJ 6-BBX qualified-Are you presently qualified to be listed on the upcoming BBX exchange? |
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[16:25] CSTM_CEO Out goal is to be listed on the NASDAQ small cap national market and we want to reach such listing by listing for the BBX exchange first. So the answer is yes, we are presently qualified for a BBX listing and will do so as soon as the new exchange is ready. [16:25] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:26] TJ 7-Revenue Streams-Briefly describe all current revenue generating streams? |
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[16:26] CSTM_CEO The Company's revenue comes from providing specialized total solutions for delivery systems for ultra-high pure gas and chemicals. CSTI's total solution includes the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and servicing of these systems. These solutions generally take three to six months to complete. |
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[16:26] CSTM_CEO These gas and chemical delivery systems perform a mission-critical role in several multi-billion dollar industries, including micro-electronics, semiconductors, fiber optics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology |
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[16:26] CSTM_CEO Also, during 2002, we invested and established a new facility in Milan Italy, which focuses on providing our own MCVD Process Tools to the Fiber Optics Industry. We believe that our MCVD process tools will revolutionize fiber optics fabrication and will open up a new and additional revenue stream for us. |
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[16:27] CSTM_CEO The Company is currently expanding international operations, particularly in Europe and so diversifying its revenue stream. [16:27] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:27] TJ 8-Finincial Status-Is company presently profitable? If no, when? (b) Briefly describe |
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[16:27] CSTM_CEO The Company is currently profitable and cash flow positive. We plan a press release with more details when we announce our 2003 Q1 earnings. [16:27] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:27] TJ expense categories / positive cash flow/ and burn rate? |
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[16:27] CSTM_CEO The main expense categories are direct cost of goods sold, and salary expenses. |
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[16:28] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:28] TJ 9-Marketing-Briefly describe number of clients, global marketing and staffing levels? |
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[16:28] CSTM_CEO We focus on the top leading multinational companies in the micro-electronics, semiconductors, fiber optics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology industries. Our customers have included Intel, Air Liquide, Tower Semiconductors, Teva Pharmaceutical, Iscar, BOC, Meissner-Baran, and others. |
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[16:29] CSTM_CEO Our global marketing is conducted from our offices in Israel and Italy. |
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[16:29] CSTM_CEO The Company currently has 80 employees. |
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[16:29] TJ 80 employees nice......... [16:29] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:29] TJ 10-News Releases-Can we expect any PR’s from CSTM in the very near future? |
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[16:29] CSTM_CEO Yes, and overall we plan to communicate more regularly with our shareholders and the investment community.
[16:30] TJ thank you - next question |
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[16:30] TJ 11-Is there any other information you would like to add to this interview? |
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[16:30] CSTM_CEO Please see our web site: http://www.cstigroup.com |
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[16:31] TJ Thank You - Do you have time to field some ?s that the room may have? |
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[16:31] CSTM_CEO Sorry, I am pressed with time. We would be pleased to answer any questions at investor.relations@cstigroup.com |
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[16:31] CSTM_CEO Thank you |
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