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CUSIP No. 74046M30 13D Page 10 of 22 Pages
Exhibit 99.1
EXHIBIT A
JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(1)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on
Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all
subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf
of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint
acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning it contained therein, but shall not
be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning
the others, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that
such information is inaccurate.
Dated: July 10, 2000
CATHAYONLINE INC.
By: /s/ Brian W. Ransom
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Brian W. Ransom
President
CATHAYONLINE TECHNOLOGIES (HONG KONG) LIMITED
By: /s/ Brian W. Ransom
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Brian W. Ransom
President
CATHAYONLINE (BVI) LTD.
By: /s/ Brian W. Ransom
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Brian W. Ransom
Director
