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Point Blank Solutions Wins $86.2 Million IOTV Bridge Buy Award
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Point Blank
Solutions, Inc. ("PBSI", OTC Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of
protective body armor, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Point
Blank Body Armor was awarded an $86.2 million contract to produce the Improved
Outer Tactical Vest ("IOTV") for the U.S. Army. Point Blank Body Armor will
produce 150,000 IOTVs at a rate of 25,000 per month for six months.
Production will begin immediately and run through December 2008.
In May 2007, the Army awarded two contracts for the procurement and
initial fielding requirement of 230,000 IOTVs. While the initial 230,000 IOTVs
were in production, a full and open competitive solicitation for 736,000 IOTVs
to complete the Army's Acquisition Objective of 966,000 IOTVs was released in
November 2007. This Request for Proposal was delayed at the request of
potential bidders. Point Blank Body Armor remains active in competing for
this open solicitation.
With the delay, there was a need for a Bridge Buy of an additional 150,000
IOTVs. Point Blank Body Armor is one of only two companies producing the IOTV
and having the U.S. Army approved ballistic material packages for the IOTV.
The Army determined that both companies had the manufacturing capabilities to
meet the Bridge Buy IOTV production and performance requirements. Only one
company -- Point Blank Body Armor -- was awarded the entire contract based on
its best value proposition.
Larry Ellis, President and CEO stated, "We are proud Point Blank continues
to be the chosen supplier of the U.S. Army and look forward to meeting the
requirements of the soldiers who protect our nation. We have continuously
proven we have the highest quality, best value products and more capacity than
anyone in our industry. We have a track record of exceeding our customers'
expectations and this latest award will be no different. Our team firmly
believes we are positioned to capture awards from not only the U.S. Army, but
other customer segments, both domestically and abroad, especially in light of
our recent joint venture, with LifeStone Materials."
For more information on the Improved Outer Tactical Vest, please visit PEO
Soldier at www.peosoldier.army.mil.
ABOUT POINT BLANK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Point Blank Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design and production of
technologically advanced body armor systems for the U.S. Military, Government
and law enforcement agencies, as well as select international markets. The
Company is also recognized as the largest producer of soft body armor in the
U.S. With state-of-the-art manufacturing and laboratory testing facilities,
strategic technology and marketing alliances, and an ongoing commitment to
drive innovation, Point Blank Solutions believes that it can deliver the most
advanced body armor solutions, quicker and better than anyone in the industry.
The Company maintains facilities inDeerfield Beach, FL,Oakland Park, FL,
Pompano Beach, FL,Jacksboro, TN andWashington, DC. To learn more about Point
Blank Solutions, Inc. visit our website at www.PointBlankSolutionsInc.com.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In connection with the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company
has filed a proxy statement and other documents regarding the 2008 Annual
Meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and will file and
mail additional proxy materials and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled
to vote at the 2008 Annual Meeting. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY
STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE
THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The proxy statement and other
documents relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting (when they are available) can be
obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. These
documents (when they are available) can also be obtained free of charge from
the Company at the Company's website at www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com under
the "Investor Relations" tab, upon written request to Corporate Secretary,
Point Blank Solutions, Inc, 2102 S.W. 2nd St.,Pompano Beach, Florida 33069,
or by calling the Investor Relations department at (212) 786-6013.
The Company and its directors and executive officers are deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2008 Annual
Meeting. Information regarding the interests of the directors and executive
officers of the Company in the solicitation may be found in the definitive
proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 24, 2008, and will
be found in the additional proxy materials to be filed with the SEC, available
free of charge from the SEC and the Company, as indicated above. Information
about the directors and executive officers of the Company may be found in its
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on
March 17, 2008.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
OF 1995: THE STATEMENTS WHICH ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS
RELEASE ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE
COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS BUSINESS RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES, CERTAIN OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL. WORDS SUCH
AS "EXPECTS," "ANTICIPATES," "TARGETS," "GOALS," "PROJECTS," "INTENDS,"
"PLANS," "BELIEVES," "SEEKS," "ESTIMATES," VARIATIONS OF SUCH WORDS, AND
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS THAT SPEAK AS OF THE
DATE HEREOF AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS THAT ARE
DIFFICULT TO PREDICT. THEREFORE, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY AND
ADVERSELY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT
MIGHT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,
(1) CHANGES IN THE COMPANY'S INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURE OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING, (2) UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE FINANCIAL RESULTS, (3) ADDITIONAL
FINANCING REQUIREMENTS, (4) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS, (5) GOVERNMENT
APPROVAL AND CONTRACTING PROCESSES, (6) THE IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS OR
PRICING, (7) TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES, (8) THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC
CONDITIONS, (9) THE OUTCOME AND IMPACT OF LITIGATION TO WHICH THE COMPANY IS A
PARTY AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND OTHER INVESTIGATIONS
REGARDING THE COMPANY, (10) TURNOVER IN THE COMPANY'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND
(11) OTHER UNCERTAINTIES DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE UNCERTAINTIES
AND RISKS DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN "RISK FACTORS," IN THE COMPANY'S PERIODIC
REPORTS ON FORMS 10-K AND 10-Q. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE
OR UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT ANY CHANGE IN THE
EXPECTATIONS OF OUR MANAGEMENT WITH REGARD THERETO OR ANY CHANGE IN EVENTS,
CONDITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES ON WHICH ANY SUCH STATEMENTS ARE BASED.
Company Contact: Media Relations/Investor Relations
Glenn Wiener
212-786-6013 / ir@pbsinc.com
SOURCE Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
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