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BarPoint.com, Inc.
Nasdaq (SC): BPNT
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 PROFILE
Bargain hunters might want to point their browsers at this Web site. BarPoint.com offers an online comparison shopping service that allows consumers to check prices by entering the Universal Product Code or scanning a barcode. It also uses the unique identifier to offer product reviews and online links to more product information. Users can also access information through handheld wireless devices. The company's database covers millions of retail products, including books, videos, and music. While its Synergy Solutions unit (software for handheld devices) accounts for nearly all its sales, BarPoint.com plans to generate advertising and sponsorship revenue. Chairman Leigh Rothschild owns 30% of the company.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: BarPoint.com Partners with YadaYada
Date Announced: 01.29.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Wireless product information and shopping portal to provide product reviews to wireless service provider's customers.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 0.50
Employees: 62
Revenue per employee: $8,064.52

 KEY PEOPLE
• John C. Macatee
    CEO
• Michael A. Karmelin
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
One East Broward Blvd. Ste. 410
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
US
Phone: 954-745-7500
Fax: 954-745-7501
Online: Web Site

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