Skins Inc. to Partner with First Capital
08 November 2006 - 2:03AM
PR Newswire (US)
--Factoring Partner to Accelerate Skins Aggressive Marketing
Efforts-- NEW YORK, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Skins Inc.
(OTC:SKNN) (BULLETIN BOARD: SKNN) , a developer of patent-pending
revolutionary footwear, announced today that it has partnered with
First Capital, a world class factoring and asset-based lending
provider, to manage Skins' accounts receivable and inventory cash
flows. First Capital has agreed to purchase up to 85% of all Skins'
accounts receivable and to finance up to 50% of all Skins'
inventory. The signed agreement will be effective on January 1,
2007. The new source of funds will enable Skins to continue its
aggressive production and marketing efforts toward the upcoming
commercial launch of its footwear. Mark Klein, president and CEO of
Skins, Inc. said, "First Capital is a valuable partner. It has both
the professional staff and the financial strength to serve the
financial needs of Skins." About Skins Inc. Skins Inc. created and
is continuing to develop an innovative two-part, interchangeable
footwear structure consisting of outer collapsible "Skins" and an
inner orthopedic holistic support section called the "Bone." The
design allows consumers to purchase one inner section, the Bone,
and numerous outer Skins, resulting in multiple style variations
from the same pair of quality Bones, always with the same feel and
fit no matter which Skin is being worn. Skins' objective is to
create a new attire concept that allows and encourages consumers to
frequently change their footwear, which would uniquely position the
Skins concept between footwear and apparel. For more information,
visit http://www.skinsfootwear.com/. About First Capital First
Capital has been providing prompt, professional and reliable
financing solutions since 1987. First Capital is focused on three
distinct commercial products for clients with financing needs from
$35,000 to $250 million: Traditional Factoring, Asset-Based Lending
and Discount Factoring. Each of these products is tailored to meet
the financing and service needs of its clients. First Capital is
staffed with over 150 experienced and dedicated employees across
the country. The company's competitive advantage is based on
responsiveness and service to its clients when they need it most.
For more information, visit http://www.firstcapital.com/.
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Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses
and other information that are based on forecasts of future
results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of
management. Actual results may differ materially from those
currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties
beyond the reasonable control of the Company. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, those detailed from time
to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, and include, among others, its limited
operating history; lack of profits from operations; uncertain
ability to raise additional funds on acceptable terms or at all;
ability to successfully design, manufacture and commercialize its
proposed product; its reliance on one unproven and undeveloped
product type; rapidly changing consumer demands for footwear
products; unestablished brands; degree and nature of its
competition; ability to employ and retain qualified employees; and
limited trading market for its common stock. CONTACT: Skins Inc.
Ryan Mulhern, Investor Relations (866) 633-1060, Toll-free
DATASOURCE: Skins Inc. CONTACT: Ryan Mulhern, Investor Relations of
Skins Inc., +1-866-633-1060, Web site:
http://www.skinsfootwear.com/
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