ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- RedChip Companies, Inc. announced that it has moved Vertical Branding (OTCBB:VBDG) from its Visibility index to its Independent index.
Tony Telan, MBA, RedChip Analyst, stated:
"RedChip Independent, a division of RedChip Companies, Inc., has five basic criteria that must be met by all companies on the index. The criteria are as follows: Effective management, high demand for product or service, growing sales, improving margins, profitability or near term profitability. VBDG satisfies all of the criteria necessary for the RedChip Independent Index.
"VBDG continues to deliver strong financial results. In Q2 2007, the Company reported its third consecutive quarterly profit, fourth straight quarter of positive EBITDA, and fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth. We believe that VBDG will continue to successfully cultivate and distribute exciting new products and deliver solid top and bottom line growth."
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About Vertical Branding Inc.
Vertical Branding, Inc. is a consumer products, branding, marketing and distribution company. The Company uses an integrated and vertical marketing approach and utilize a variety of media channels including Television, Online media and print advertising to drive direct to consumer sales as well as Retail, catalog and International product distribution. The Company focuses on finding outstanding and high quality products that meet a real need in the marketplace with emphasis on the health, beauty, relationship, personal care and houseware product categories.
About RedChip Companies, Inc.
RedChip Companies is an international small-cap research and financial public relations firm with offices in Beijing and Orlando and affiliates in New York and San Diego. RedChip delivers measurable results for its clients through its extensive international market expertise as well as its comprehensive platform of products: RedChip Research(tm), Traditional Investor Relations, Digital Investor Relations, Institutional and Retail Conferences held throughout the United States, RedChip TV(tm), and RedChip Radio(tm).
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The analysts contributing to this VBDG RedChip report do not hold any shares of VBDG. Additionally, the analysts contributing to this report certify that the views expressed herein accurately reflect the analysts' personal views as to the subject securities and issuers. RedChip certifies that no part of the analysts' compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendation or views expressed by the analyst in the VBDG RedChip report. Additional information on the securities mentioned in this report is available upon request. Aurelius Consulting Group, Inc., an affiliate of RedChip Companies, was paid 96,179 share of VBDG stock for investor relations. This VBDG RedChip report is based on data obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and does not purport to be complete. As such, the VBDG RedChip report should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Any opinions expressed herein are subject to change.