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Leisure Direct Appoints Industry Veteran as President
Leisure Direct, Inc. (OTCBB: LDTI) announced
today that it has appointed Robert Dapper as its President. Mr. Dapper is
the founder of Royal Spa Manufacturing, based in Indianapolis. He started
Royal Spas as an engineering student at Purdue University, incorporated in
1983, and has grown it to one of the most successful spa manufacturing and
distribution companies in the industry. Robert Dapper stated, "Leisure
Direct has a compelling strategy and I look forward to driving pending
deals to closure in the near term, and folding in Royal Spas' expertise to
enhance the Business Plan."
Under Mr. Dapper's leadership, Leisure Direct will implement the first
stage of its Business Plan of acquiring or opening 50-60 locations in the
Eastern half of the United States over the next 3-5 years. It is the
intent of Leisure Direct to acquire or open 10-15 locations by year end
2007. Leisure Direct will announce, over the next few days and weeks, the
opening of its first location and a couple of acquisitions of currently
operating dealers. There will also be announcements of key personnel and
new business affiliations made shortly.
John R. Ayling, LDTI's Chairman, stated, "With his 24 years of industry
experience, Bob brings an enormous amount of knowledge and industry
expertise to Leisure Direct, and will drive the implementation of our
growth strategy of acquiring and integrating profitable companies. Bob's
educational background as an engineer, along with his industry experience
as a marketing and sales expert, are perfect for Leisure Direct's plan of
innovating and cross-selling a multitude of products in the leisure
backyard industry."
About Royal Spas
Royal Spas (www.royalspa.com) is a 24-year-old manufacturer of spas/hot
tubs, swim spas, Gazebos and saunas. Royal Spa Manufacturing is a full
service manufacturer having an 89,000-square-foot plant located in
Indianapolis and owns or has corporate affiliations with over 60 dealers in
17 mostly Midwestern states.
About Leisure Direct, Inc.
It is the mission of LDTI to become the premier, highest quality and most
nationally recognized manufacturer and direct marketer of pool, spa/hot
tub, and patio products in the United States. LDTI will implement its
strategy by acquiring existing manufacturers of backyard entertainment
products and building a direct marketing distribution network.
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities
Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical
facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are
cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual
performance and results may differ materially from that projected or
suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without
limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder
approvals for anticipated actions.
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