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MBAH Announces Shareholder Update
MBA Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: MBAH) announces
a Shareholder Update for June 2005.
Mr. Gaylen Brotherson, CEO of MBAH, Tim Lach and Wayne (Lumpy) Ordakowski
have teamed together to bring their views of MBAH to this author. This
Update will speak directly to their valued Shareholders on progress, goals
attained and projections for the future direction of this company.
MBAH CEO Gaylen Brotherson commented, "I would like to start this interview
by saying Thank-you to the Shareholders that attended the MBAH Meet & Greet
in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 19th. We had a fun time and I hope we
conveyed to them some of the software power and new direction of this
company." He continued, "We stated a new strategy for the future of MBAH
at the Shareholder Meet & Greet. We believe the future of MBAH lies in the
development of our new powersport rental companies, while shoring up our
long-standing warranty business, building the National Motorcycle Dealers
Association (NMDA), and getting our web-based software out to the public.
Presently, MBA owns 100% of the following companies: Blue Sky Motorcycle
Rentals, Street Eagle Motorcycle Rentals, Rent2Ride Nationwide, WorldWide
Motorcycle Rentals and the NMDA.
"More importantly, we acquired the experience and know-how of Tim Lach and
Wayne (Lumpy) Ordakowski in the Street Eagle/Blue Sky deals. These two
individuals and our combined motorcycle experience are the foundation
we'll build upon while heading the company into the powersport rental
market. Our 50% acquisition of idigital will compliment all rental
operations. We are planning to aggressively pursue the sale of our
proprietary software to auto, RV and motorcycle dealers across the Nation
in the upcoming months. Our web-based software was designed not only for
our internal use, but for use in any type of rental operation in general."
Gaylen also spoke of the recent Blue Sky Licensee "Intent to Purchase"
press releases. "We are in the process of finishing the Phoenix and Las
Vegas store purchases. They do take some time to complete but the payoff
for both sides is tremendous once done. Our Licensee's developed their
individual markets and have experienced the growing pains/pressure
firsthand associated with starting a new business. They now bring those
experiences with them as company store managers."
Asked if the company intends to purchase more rental stores, Gaylen
answered, "We'll take a look at each store individually to see if it fits
in our plans. If it doesn't fit, we won't do it. The triangle of company
stores is in place. All three of these stores are profitable. Further
expansion depends on numerous items. Is the store profitable? Are they in
a tourist location? Do they have a local footprint? These are just a few
of the questions that once answered will help us expand upon the triangle."
About the MBAH warranty business he answered, "The warranty side of our
business continues to evolve daily. We will not abandon it. We need to
rethink some strategies, but I'm confident we'll turn it around and make it
profitable. We've signed a new underwriter in Capital Assured Risk
Retention Group for our RV/auto/motorcycle warranties and we recently
announced a new tire and wheel coverage program too."
On the NMDA, "The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) got off to
a slower start than envisioned," Gaylen said, "We will continue with our
plans to build the NMDA into the premier association for motorcycle
dealers. We projected 1,000 members by this time last year. We're
presently at 500 plus right now and growing steadily. We will attain our
stated goal sometime this year. It has taken us longer to develop than
intended, but we continue to sign members daily and we're encouraged by the
dealer feedback we've received to date. We are also working with several
well known motorcycle manufactures on items such as; exclusive custom
rental bikes, NMDA Founding Member status and discounted fleet purchases.
Details as signed and delivered will be announced."
He then turned the rental projections to Wayne (Lumpy) Ordakowski, Director
of Rental Operations for MBAH and past owner of Blue Sky Motorcycle
Rentals. Ordakowski commented, "Personally, I couldn't be more pleased
about the new direction of MBAH. It is something I've been working on for
years with Tim Lach's (Street Eagle) help and vision. GB, Tim and I are
calling the MBAH Master Plan for the rental division; The Wheels of
Fortune. Step 1 of The Wheels of Fortune was to target 50 cities for a
company store, a Blue Sky license, a Rent2Ride license, a Worldwide license
or a Street Eagle franchise. You've seen two store acquisitions in the
last few weeks. Those were part of the plan. We were also recently
featured on the front business page of the Arizona Tribune with that same
heading, The Wheels of Fortune. A little misquoted, but still a great
article!" He continued, "Projections for the future are easy to figure.
Each of our company operated rental bikes historically produce about $2,000
a month in revenue while in season. Some a bit higher, some lower. In
Denver for example, we've run up to 50 motorcycles at $2,000 per month in
season grossing 100K a month. In Las Vegas we're above $2,000 and closer
to $3,000 per bike per month in season due to the more expensive, shorter
term daily rentals that is the Vegas market, but not in Denver. Phoenix
enjoys mild winters where everyone from the North visits to get away from
the ice and snow. It'll be part of my job to make sure we're utilizing
bikes efficiently. Getting bikes to the right cities at the right time is
paramount to our success. The combined rental programs under the MBAH flag
currently operate over 160 rental units. 70 plus as company owned units,
and the remaining under license." Ordakowski wouldn't place a date on this
statement but said "Step 4 of the Wheels of Fortune is to get the company
owned units up to 200. 200 units times $2,000 times 12 months is just
under 5 million dollars gross. We can effectively double the gross revenue
for this company with just Step 4. It doesn't include any leasing, NMDA
membership or partnership money. It is all internally generated for the
company. We'll talk about Steps 5, 6 and 7 when we get to 4."
In a phone interview with Tim Lach of Lihue, Hawaii, former owner of Street
Eagle and now a consultant to MBAH, Tim stated, "The recent additions of
people, businesses, techniques, and above all, experienced and stable
minds, has allowed us all a peek into the realm of the future of
powersports industry development. In my view as a seasoned veteran,
experienced in many areas within the spectrum of our industry, I see many
time-tested philosophies relative to finance, insurance, inventory,
customer capture, and of course cash flow, beginning to bear fruit. Our
industry, while ever changing, will never outgrow the standard issue
business requirements taught by my elders, like steady growth curves,
development within the attainable timeline, and keeping a close eye on the
actual target.
In closing, it is this author's opinion that the management group now in
place at MBAH (The 3 Amigo's) has the experience, know-how and drive to see
this project to profitability. In my interviews I heard, but did not
mention here, all of the obstacles these gentlemen had to overcome to get
to this place, but know they have overcome. It is in their characters to
overcome. They seem to take personal offense to perceived failures.
The warranty business is being reworked and tuned; the rental business is
growing quickly, NMDA memberships steadily increasing. This company is
"accomplishing" its goal of becoming a formidable force in the marketplace.
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to business
conditions and the amount of growth in the insurance or associated
automotive industries and general economy, competitive factors, and other
risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including
but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports
on Forms 10-Q. The company does not undertake any obligation to update
forward-looking statements.
MBA Holdings
http://www.mbadirect.com
NMDA
http://www.nationalmda.com
Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals, Inc.
http://www.blueskymotorcyclerentals.com
Rent2Ride Nationwide
http://www.rent2ride.com
Street Eagle Motorcycle Rentals, Inc.
http://www.streeteagle.com
WorldWide Motorcycle Rentals
http://www.worldwidemotorcyclerentals.com
iDigital
http://www.idigitalonline.com
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