Decorate, Inc. d/b/a Decorize, Inc. ("Decorize") and Guidelocator.com, Inc. (OTCBB: GDLC)
announced today that they have entered into a definitive Securities Exchange Agreement,
providing for the acquisition by Guidelocator.com, Inc. of all of the shares of Decorize for an
aggregate of 7,700,174 restricted common shares of Guidelocator.com, Inc. In connection with
the transaction, Guidelocator.com, Inc. changed its name to "Decorize, Inc.", changed its
corporate domicile to Delaware, and has elected new officers and directors.
Decorize currently has, on a fully diluted basis, 10,000,174 shares of its common stock
issued and outstanding, of which 9,124,174 shares are restricted. Decorize will trade under
its new symbol on July 5, 2001 (OTCBB: DCRZ).
According to Jon Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Decorize, "The development of our
business model calls for rapid growth, and the merger with Guidelocator was an important
step in that development. Being public should allow us to raise additional capital and
accelerate our acquisition plans."
Using a business model that is a radical shift and breakthrough in the home furnishings
industry, Decorize is the first company to allow small retailers to source the Far East for
product on reorders as low as $250. In the past 11 months, Decorize has shipped over 30,000
products direct from the Far East to both large and small retailers.
Decorize recently announced the acquisition of GuildMaster, Inc., a home furnishing
manufacturer in Springfield, Missouri. The focus of Decorize continues to be premium home
accessories, home accent furniture and selected larger furniture that can be ordered on-line,
at market, or from a sales representative.
Decorize has two divisions. The first focuses on offering retailers a large number of
products on-line at a great value with primarily off-the-shelf goods, and the other operates as
a premium branded home accents company delivering proprietary product to its customer base.
More information on Decorize, its business model, and products can be found on their
website: www.decorize.com.
The corporate offices of Decorize, Inc. are located at 211 South Union Street, Suite F,
Springfield, Missouri 65802. Questions may be addressed to Jon Baker, Chief Executive Officer
at (417) 879-3326.
Statements that are not historical fact, including statements about confidence and strategies
and business expectations relating thereto are forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties that could significantly impact Decorize. These include the factors that are
discussed from time to time in Decorize's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.