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Voyant
Finds Green in FCC's 'White Space', Time to Invest |
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| Company
Name: |
Voyant
International Corp. |
| Stock
Symbol: |
VOYT |
| Coverage
Initiated: |
May
8th, 2008 |
| Current
Price: |
$0.12 |
| 52
Week Range: |
$0.05
- $0.90 |
| Suggested
Target: |
$0.36 |
| Suggested
Stop: |
$0.05 |
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You
can now officially say you were there when a company made its first revenue
leap. Remember earlier in the month when we said 'Voyant's on the verge'?
Well, Voyant International (OTCBB:
VOYT) just inked a $2 million deal - the company's first
significant revenue, though certainly not the last. In the blink of an
eye, this company has become 'real'.
More
importantly, we think this catalytic event could be trade-worthy.
We've got all of our suggested targets and stops below.
In
the meantime...
The
news is actually pretty simple. The company's been awarded a $2 million
contract to make 'white space' radio receivers to be used as a power
and facility management tool.
 Don't
worry - I didn't know what 'white space' was supposed to mean either
(at least not in this context). After I learned what it was though,
frankly, I think the opportunity for growth in this new arena is even more
exciting than the $2 million deal ...particularly now that Voyant
has proven they can compete in it.
'White
space' is the analog television channel spectrum. In other words, it's
the frequencies used by UHF TV channels 1 through 69.
If
you're under the age of 30 that may mean nothing to you, since you might
not realize television programs were formerly piped into your house through
an antenna rather than a cable box. Each television station obviously used
a unique frequency, which today are known as 'white space' frequencies.
Though
rarely used (or needed) anymore, the FCC has maintained that those
ultra-high-frequency (or UHF) channels are still reserved for television
broadcasting only ....until now. With the impending move
towards all-digital broadcasting, those UHF channels are to be opened up
by the FCC for wireless broadband communications - or WiFi 2.0.
On
the surface it may seem trivial, but I can't stress enough the kind of
leap this is for communications, and Voyant in particular.
 Considering
Google, Microsoft, Dell, and others have tinkered with UHF spectrum devices
but have yet to actually bring a product to the market, the fact
that Voyant has a marketable product tells me they've got a handle on where
the technology needs to go.
And
that's the real key to the opportunity - the technology of the wireless
devices. It's not like a clock radio or television set. These things
have to be 'smart' devices to utilize the white space spectrum. Voyant
is obviously poised to enter the arena. Today it's radio receivers, but
tomorrow, who knows what kind of device they'll bring to the table?
In
fact, these white space channels are also the frequencies they'd be using
for aviation broadband - one of the ideas we mentioned with our
first look at the company. With $2 million worth of radio receivers on
the way as the first salvo, I have to think this in-flight internet service
shouldn't be too far behind.
The
sky's the limit though. Digital radio, broadband internet, wireless telecom,
and even television broadcasting (ironically) are all possibilities within
the white space spectrum; the surface has just been scratched.
Most
importantly, Voyant was the company to make the scratch. I foresee
more announcements like this one in the coming months now that the company
is turning their ingenuity into revenue.
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Off
the Sidelines, Into the Game |
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From
an investor's point of view, what can I say? I believe this is the
kind of watershed event that makes small cap investing so great. In fact,
as you read a moment ago, we think this is more than enough of a
reason to go ahead and become a shareholder.
 First
of all, take a look at the nearby chart. The last couple of months have
been very different than the time before them. Not only have VOYT shares
made significant gains since April's lows, we've also seen the buying
volume ramp up. I think it's a hint that investors want to push
this stock higher...all they need is a reason. Today may well be
that reason.
On
the flipside, to me, the stock looks like a tremendous value compared to
where it was when Voyant was a pre-revenue company just a few months ago
- or even mere days ago.
And
yes,
it does indeed look like the rest of the market got out of the stock at
the exact wrong time. Here's your chance to capitalize on someone else's
impatience.
We
suggest a target level of 36 cents, for starters. That level seemed to
be a significant area last fall, and it also represents a key 38.2% retracement
of last July's peak. It would mean about a 200% gain from current trading
levels.
Now,
I don't necessarily expect to see Voyant's stock trading at 36 cents later
this week. If they can get a couple of other deals under their belt this
summer and fall though, I wouldn't be surprised to see it happen by then.
As
for a stop, let's give VOYT some breathing room; I suggest using 5 cents
as a line in the sand.
There's
a good possibility this news could cause the stock to open much higher.
I don't know that it will, or by how much. If it does
though, you may want to find a reasonable balance between being overly-generous
and pinching pennies. I don't want to give a number without seeing how
the stock opens first. So, check the blog shortly after the market opens
- I'll post some specifics then if needed.
What
I'm really excited about though is the long-term potential I
see in VOYT. A handful of announcements like this over the next few
months could have an enormous impact on the stock's trading level. This
one could be a lot of fun real soon.
Here's
the full press release.
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Voyant
Receives $2 Million Order for White Space Radios
New Product
Line to Serve Large, Innovative Wireless Data Applications
Mountain View,
Calif., May 20, 2008 - Voyant International Corporation (OTC-BB:
VOYT), a diversified digital media and technology holding company,
announced that it has entered the high-growth wireless communications market
and has received a $2 million contract for the development and production
of the first 3,000 White Space Radios (WSRs). This WSR program is part
of Voyant's ongoing strategy to combine existing and new technologies with
the company's substantial portfolio of intellectual property and domain
knowledge in order to address large, emerging applications in the wireless
sector.
The Voyant WSR
is a novel, advanced broadband radio that will utilize the so-called spectral
white space soon being made available by the FCC. The white space spectrum
represents over 200 MHz of valuable bandwidth in the VHF/UHF band. These
frequencies support high-capacity, long-range and reliable wireless communications,
making them particularly useful for innovative new services, including
so-called WiFi 2.0 applications.
The flexible design
of Voyant's WSR will allow it to be easily configured to support a broad
range of other customers and applications. The software-defined WSR can
be reprogrammed over-the-air, allowing it to be remotely upgraded or reconfigured,
and will be capable of operation from 174 MHz to 1 GHz. Consequently, it
can be used by auction winners of the lower and upper 700 MHz bands, as
well as in the 900 MHz unlicensed bands. In addition, Voyant may use the
WSR in its own aviation broadband service, which intends to bring true
broadband service to commercial airline passengers.
Under the terms
of this initial contract, Voyant will design and deliver 3,000 WSRs over
several years. Voyant's launch customer will use these radios for a variety
of applications, including "green," energy-efficient, utility and power
management.
"The white space
spectrum represents a new frontier for innovation in wireless communications,
and this program establishes Voyant as a pioneer and leader in the WSR
field," explained Ed Gerhardt, Voyant's general manager of wireless systems.
"Our technological skill set, intellectual property and experience in wireless
systems make Voyant particularly well-suited to undertake this challenging
and exciting project and open the door to a host of exciting new applications
and markets."
About Voyant
Voyant is a media
and technology holding company focused on bringing innovative technologies,
media assets, and strategic partnerships together to deliver next-generation
commercial and consumer solutions to empower, enhance, and enrich our digital
world. The company works with strategic partners in the technology and
entertainment sectors to locate, partner with, and acquire complementary
technologies and media assets that position the company in the value chain
from content creation to direct distribution to the consumer. More information
can be found at www.voyant.net. To receive public information, including
press releases, conference calls, SEC filings, profiles, investor kits,
news alerts and other pertinent information, please register at www.voyant.net/investorpass.
Safe Harbor
This news release
contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, those
that refer to the company's future development plans or operating results.
Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to risk
factors that include, but are not limited to, lack of timely development
of products and services; lack of market acceptance of products, services
and technologies; adverse government regulations; competition; breach of
contract; inability to secure sufficient capital for continued operations;
inability to earn revenue or profits; dependence on and retention of key
individuals; inability to obtain or protect intellectual property rights;
lower sales and higher operating costs than expected; technological obsolescence
of the company's products; limited operating history and risks inherent
in the company's markets and business and other factors discussed on our
website on the "Investors" page, in our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-KSB and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC. Investors
are advised to read our Annual Report, quarterly reports and current reports
on Form 8-K filed after our most recent annual or quarterly report. The
forward-looking statements in this press release represent our current
views as of the dates of individual pages and we disclaim any obligation
to update these forward-looking statements.
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Voyant Media and
Investor Contacts:
Sean Collins
CCG Investor
Relations
310-477-9800,
ext. 202
Sean.Collins@ccgir.com
Howard Gostfrand
American Capital
Ventures
305-918-7000
info@amcapventures.com |
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