River Hawk Aviation Asset Purchase Agreement Finalized
Exhibit
99.7
River
Hawk Aviation Asset Purchase Agreement Finalized
TRAVERSE
CITY, MI, Aug 30, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- River Hawk Aviation, Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: RHWA) (River Hawk) announced today that it amended its asset
purchase agreement with privately held River Hawk Aviation, Inc. (RHA) and
finalized the agreement. Management intends to transfer the assets acquired
into
one of its existing subsidiaries or to create a new subsidiary that will
continue the operations previously conducted through the private River Hawk.
In
connection with closing the asset purchase agreement, River Hawk announced
that
it has approved a Class A preferred and a Class B preferred stock issuance
of
which 3.5 million shares of Class A and 2.0 million shares of Class B will
be
issued to the owner of RHA in exchange for all of his inventories and
intellectual property including customer lists and industry
contacts.
RHA
is
owned by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx who is River Hawk's CEO and Chairman. The agreement
to
acquire the assets to RHA was commenced prior to Xxxxxxxx joining River Hawk
in
an official capacity. The original asset purchase agreement and closing date
has
previously been extended and the agreement has been amended to allow for its
completion.
RHA
is a
wholesaler and retailer of aviation parts and components and also provides
aircraft brokerage services as well as various management and advisory services
including expert appraisals to its aviation clientele. The estimated retail
value of aviation parts and components transferred to River Hawk in this
transaction is approximately $4 million.
In
2006,
RHA's gross revenue was in excess of $1.25 million. Internal estimates of gross
revenue for 2007, through August 29, 2007 are estimated to be approximately
$300,000 and the forecast for all of 2007 is expected to be $500,000 or more.
The decline in sales revenues is largely due to Xx. Xxxxxxxx'x decision to
become a member of River Hawk's management and the time commitment associated
with this decision. Internal estimates are that revenues should rebound strongly
in 2008 to amounts in excess of $1 million.
Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, CFO of River Hawk, commented, "The decision to acquire the assets of
RHA
and to avail us of the management and leadership attributes of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
is sound and fits our strategic plan extremely well. Within the past few days
the Company announced the closing of a merger with Profile Aviation Services,
Inc. and Profile Aviation Center, Inc. By amending the terms of the Company
agreement with RHA we were able to close this agreement. These two transactions
combined give us several profit centers to engage as we operate and grow our
holdings. The synergies between our Profile entities and RHA give us an
excellent platform from which to grow and prosper."
About
River Hawk Aviation, Inc.
River
Hawk Aviation, Inc. is a holding company concentrating on the acquisition and
development of aviation niche companies. Presently, the Company's operating
subsidiary base is comprised of Profile Aviation Center, Inc. and Profile
Services, Inc. of Hickory, North Carolina. The Company has also agreed to
acquire River Hawk Aviation, Inc. (a private entity) of San Antonio, Texas
and
upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions of the agreement expects
to
take control of this corporation soon.
The
combined synergies associated with the Company's current holdings will provide
revenues from charter aircraft operations, aviation management services to
private aircraft owners, certified aircraft maintenance services, fueling and
other fixed base operation services as well as aviation parts and components
sales within the aviation industry with a specialization in Saab and other
commuter aircraft parts and components. The Company and its subsidiaries are
also able to offer consulting services, marketing and appraisals to the aviation
community. At present, the Company maintains offices and a fixed base operation
including aviation hangars in Hickory, North Carolina, offices and inventory
warehousing in San Antonio, Texas, and executive offices in
Michigan.
The
Company's plan for future growth and development will focus on the acquisition
of aviation-related operating businesses and airlines that display the potential
for restructuring into profitable and sustainable aviation-related growth
concerns.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("the Exchange Act"), and as
such,
may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements which are based
upon certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations,
are generally identifiable by the use of words as "believe," "expect," "intend,"
"anticipate," "project," or other similar expressions. These forward-looking
statements relate to, among other things, future performance, and perceived
opportunities in the market and statements regarding the Company's mission
and
vision. The Company's actual results, performance and achievements may differ
materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied
in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could materially
affect these forward-looking statements and/or predictions include, among other
things: (1) managing acquisitions and expansion of operations; (2) our ability
to obtain necessary financing and to manage existing debt; (3) the risks
inherent in the investigation, involvement and acquisition of a new business
opportunity; (4) the Company's ability to comply with federal, state and local
government and international regulations; and (5) other factors over which
we
have little or no control. Further information on potential factors that could
affect River Hawk Aviation, Inc. is found in the Company's Form 10-K and other
documents filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange
Commission.
