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WebLink Wireless, Inc.
Nasdaq: WLNK
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 PROFILE
WebLink Wireless, formerly PageMart Wireless, provides messaging services to about 2 million subscribers from Canada to South America and the Caribbean. The company's two-way wireless data network covers 90% of the US population and offers two-way and enhanced messaging as well as traditional one-way paging. Its Web site serves as an portal for two-way wireless devices. WebLink Wireless has agreed to merge with rival Metrocall in a deal that calls for both companies to reorganize under bankruptcy protection before they are combined. In the meantime, WebLink Wireless has reduced its workforce by 15% in an effort to conserve cash. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter owns about 45% of WebLink Wireless.

 DEALS
Deal: Wynd and WebLink Wireless Ink Distribution Deal
Date Announced: 03.14.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Wireless service provider for the deaf to deliver its service via WebLink's wireless network.

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 TRACKERS
May 04, 2001 - LAYOFF TRACKER
laid off
Description: Closing its seven remaining field-sales offices and largely withdrawing from field sales and national-account direct sales. Focusing its sales efforts on dominant carrier services and on national retail sales channels. Layoffs represent 15% of its staff.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 290.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (10.8)%
Employees: 1,899
Revenue per employee: $152,711.95

 KEY PEOPLE
• John D. Beletic
    CEO
• John R. Hauge
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
3333 Lee Pkwy., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75219
US
Phone: 214-765-4000
Fax: 214-765-4940
Online: Web Site

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