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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): AUGUST 2, 1999
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Cyberian Outpost, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-24659 06-1419111
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
23 North Main Street, P.O. Box 636, Kent Connecticut 06757
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 927-2050
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On August 2, 1999, the Registrant and Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
publicly disseminated a press release announcing a joint venture to form an
Internet consumer electronics retail store.
The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by
reference and filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibit.
99.1 The Registrant's Press Release dated August 2, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CYBERIAN OUTPOST, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: August 3, 1999 /s/ Michael T. Dylag
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Michael T. Dylag, Vice President of Finance
and Administration
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Sequential
Number Description Page Number
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99.1 The Registrant's Press Release 5
dated August 2, 1999
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Cyberian Outpost and Tweeter Home Entertainment Group Announce Joint Venture
To Form Internet Consumer Electronics Retail Store
[email protected]: An Innovative Integration of Clicks & Mortar
KENT, Conn., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/--Cyberian Outpost Inc. (Nasdaq: COOL - news),
operator of Outpost.com, a leading global Internet-only retailer of computer
hardware, software and accessories, and Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: TWTR - news), a leading specialty retailer with 73 stores specializing
in up-scale electronics products, today announced the formation of a 50/50 joint
venture to market a broad selection of audio, video and consumer electronics
merchandise over the Internet. The two companies, as exclusive partners, will
jointly form, market and brand a new Internet store called [email protected].
The new store will leverage and integrate the core strengths of both parent
companies in its launch as a fully authorized Internet consumer electronics
retail site in the fall of 1999.
Outpost.com and Tweeter will utilize their existing infrastructures to create
the premier Internet site devoted to providing mid- to high-end consumer
electronics merchandise. Outpost.com, already ranked first in Internet customer
service by BizRate, will apply its leading edge Internet technology, Web
merchandising expertise and valuable operational infrastructure. Tweeter brings
powerful relationships with top manufacturers. Its merchandising expertise will
be instrumental in obtaining manufacturer authorization to sell high quality
consumer electronics products over the Internet. Tweeter also has a world-class
training organization, which is directed towards delivering a positive customer
experience. This organization will be involved in training the call center
associates that will be assisting consumers with both pre- and post-sales
support. Several of the customer service associates from Outpost.com have
already completed the first round of Tweeter training. A full-time General
Manager will be hired to oversee [email protected].
Darryl Peck, President and CEO of Cyberian Outpost, Inc. stated, "We are truly
excited to have Tweeter as our exclusive partner
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for consumer electronics. This innovative relationship expands our position as a
premier web merchant and builds on our solid manufacturer support and customer
trust.
"Our new Internet store, [email protected], allows us to offer customers a
fantastic selection of the top brands in consumer electronics. Our demographic
profiles and top notch customer service are highly complementary. This joint
venture integrates the strengths of our companies and makes us the ideal home
for consumer electronics on the Web. Additionally, we are pleased that Tweeter
has made a one million dollar equity investment in Cyberian Outpost, Inc.,"
added Peck.
"Both Tweeter and Outpost.com are intent on entering the Internet consumer
electronics space with full authorization from the manufacturers," commented
Jeff Stone, President and Chief Operating Officer of Tweeter Home Entertainment.
"Our operational philosophies are very similar in that we strive to combine
quality products with a high level of customer service. Additionally, customers
require a knowledgeable sales force and with Outpost.com, we have found a
partner that shares our vision and can extend our reach of brand name consumer
electronics products to the vast Internet retail market."
Stone went on to say, "Consumer Electronics retail on the Internet is currently
characterized by grey-goods retailers who are corrupting the price/value
equation and are not delivering service. We take our leadership position in
Consumer Electronics retailing seriously as we propose to set some benchmark
standards for other brick and mortar retailers getting onto the Net."
About Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. is a specialty retailer of mid to
high-end audio and video consumer electronics products. The Company operates
73 stores under the Tweeter etc, Bryn Mawr Stereo & Video, HiFi Buys, Home
Entertainment and DOW Stereo/Video names in the New England, Mid-Atlantic,
Southeast, Texas and Southern California markets, respectively. The Company's
stores feature an extensive selection of home and car audio systems and
components, portable audio equipment, and home video products, including large
screen televisions, DVD players, digital satellite systems, video cassette
recorders and camcorders.
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group news and financial releases can be found on the
Company's investor relations website at www.twtr.com. For further information,
please contact Joe McGuire, Chief Financial Officer at 781-830-3314 voice,
781-821-9956 fax, or via email at [email protected]
About Cyberian Outpost
A leader in global e-commerce since 1995, Cyberian Outpost operates an Internet
only superstore for computer related products from its Web site Outpost.com
(www.outpost.com) 24 hours a
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day, seven days a week. Outpost.com provides consumers and small businesses with
superior selection, renowned customer service, quick, easy search capabilities,
and product information on over 160,000 competitively priced hardware, software
and accessory products. As part of its TruePrice policy, Cyberian Outpost offers
free overnight shipping to all U.S. customers and provides international
consumers with reasonably priced shipping alternatives. The company's auction
site, OutpostAuctions (www.outpostauctions.com) allows customers to bid on a
selection of computer products.
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the expected positive
impact of the joint venture on Outpost's business. Such statements are based on
management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements, especially when measured on a
quarterly basis. Outpost cautions investors that there can be no assurance that
actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from those
projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various
factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) Outpost's ability to
successfully negotiate a definitive joint venture agreement with Tweeter on
terms acceptable to Outpost, (ii) Outpost's and Tweeter's ability to work
together to successfully operate and manage the joint venture, (iii)
competition, (iv) uncertainty regarding the continued growth of the Internet and
online commerce, and (v) uncertainty regarding governmental regulation.
SOURCE: Outpost.com
