the following exhibits concern american nonwovens
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The following exhibits concern American Nonwovens Corporation, an affiliate of Donald R. Depriest. MCLM only recently disclosed American Nonwovens Corporation as an affiliate in the Amendment to the above-captioned File No. American Nonwovens’ gross revenues by themselves disqualify MCLM as a bidder and from receiving a 35% bidding discount. However, MCLM did not disclose the subsidiaries of American Nonwovens Corporation. Below is information regarding the gross revenues for American Nonwovens Corporation and its subsidiaries that are well above what MCLM disclosed in the Amendment. Also, MCLM in its Amendment to the above-captioned application stated that Sandra DePriest had no relationship with American Nonwovens Corporation from 2002-2004. However, the below information contradicts this. She was a principal officer of American Nonwovens, per its Annual Reports, for 2002 and 2003. It is also further evidence that Sandra and Donald DePriest conduct and are involved in various businesses together (they have an At-Will Partnership).
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[Exhibit 2.24]: American Nonwovens Corporation State of Mississippi 2003 Annual Report
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[Exhibit 2.25]: American Nonwovens Corporation State of Mississippi 2002 Annual Report
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[Exhibit 2.26]: Gross Revenues for American Nonwovens Corporation and its 2 Subsidiaries The MCLM Amendment disclosed alleged gross revenues from this company: apparently (based on the low figures given) only for its Mississippi location. The following pages show the annual gross revenues (from sales alone), for this companies three locations. The totals annual sales, per the major sources reporting them (from Nexis.com): is $30 million per year in 2002, 2003, 2004, and $35-75 million per year in 2005 and current. In the following sheets (1) text in brackets ( “ [ ] “ ) is added to the original, (2) some original text was converted to red color for emphasis, and (3) some irrelevant and redundant text was deleted. Otherwise, the text in the original reports was unchanged.
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The three company divisions. The following is from the American Nonwovens website. It shows the three divisions: One at the company headquarters in Mississippi, one in Kentucky, and one in Alabama.
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All locations: sales in years just prior to 2005, that is, 2004 and prior Annual gross revenues from sales alone: 2004, 2003, 2002: $30 million: according to the below major source: The Freedonia Group “NONWOVENS TO 2005” Copyright©2006 Report Number: 1487 COMPANY PROFILES American Nonwovens American Nonwovens Corporation Incorporated 221 Fabritek Drive Columbus, MS 39702 662-327-0745 http://www.americannonwovens.com American Nonwovens is a producer of roll goods and converted products based on multiple nonwoven technologies. Markets for the Company's roll goods include the personal hygiene, medical, consumer, industrial and automotive industries. Other products include floor coverings, filtration media and specialty products. American Nonwovens operates through three divisions: Resin Bond, Needlepunch and Spunbond. The privately-held company has estimated annual sales of $30 million and employs approximately 250. [in all divisions: see breakdown in following data sheets] (Company would not verify sales or employment, 9/01.) Through its Resin Bond division, American Nonwovens processes nonwovens in a variety of fibers, weights, colors and additive formulations. This division, formerly known as American Fabri-Tec Incorporated, uses resin bonding for the production of its nonwoven fabrics. The Resin Bond division is based in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. American Nonwovens' Needlepunch division, formerly known as Mississippi Fabritek Incorporated, is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The division manufactures needlepunched nonwoven roll stock and converts roll stock in sizes ranging from narrow widths up to 200 inches wide. The Company's Spunbond division produces spunbond nonwovens for the personal hygiene, medical, industrial, filtration, furniture, bedding and protective apparel markets, among others. The division maintains a facility in Vernon, Alabama. In addition to its operating divisions, American Nonwovens also maintains a development and technical center in Columbus, Mississippi. The center houses pilot lines for all of the Company's nonwoven technologies. The lines allow American Nonwovens to provide its customers with shortened product development stages. Copyright©2006 The Freedonia Group. All rights reserved.
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Mississippi location: Annual gross revenues from sales alone: year 2004 $25-50 million: according to the below major source: Below obtained from: Nexis.com.
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American Nonwovens Corporation
221 Fabritek Dr
Columbus, MS 39702-7005 United States
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 2847 , Columbus, MS 39704-2847, United States * * * * * * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS * * * * * * * * * * TELEPHONE: (662) 327-0745 FAX: (662) 327-8317 URL: www.amerinon.com * * * * * * * * * * COMPANY IDENTIFIERS * * * * * * * * * * DCA NUMBER: 070852-000 * * * * * * * * * * COMPANY INFORMATION * * * * * * * * * * PLACE OF INCORPORATION: Mississippi LEGAL STATUS: Private ORGANIZATION TYPE: Parent EMPLOYEES: 125 (at this location) * * * * * * * * * * DESCRIPTION * * * * * * * * * * Producer of Specialty Textiles * * * * * * * * * * MARKET AND INDUSTRY * * * * * * * * * * SIC CODES: 2297 - Nonwoven Fabrics * * * * * * * * * * FINANCIALS * * * * * * * * * * FISCAL YEAR DATE: September 30, 2004 Approximate Sales (Sales Range): $25-49.9 Million
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Kentucky location: Annual gross revenues from sales alone: (apparently years 2005 and earlier) $5-15 million: according to the below major source: Below obtained from: Nexis.com.
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* * * * COMPANY: American Nonwoven Corp. LEGAL STATUS: Private Company ADDRESS: 850 US Highway 231 South, Beaver Dam, Kentucky, United States, 42320-9113, Phone: (270) 274-7115 INDUSTRY TYPE: Service-Repair (Non-Auto) * * * * EMPLOYEES: 56REVENUES: $5-$15 MillionREVENUE SOURCE: Sales LOAD-DATE: August 25, 2006
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Alabama location: Annual gross revenues from sales alone: $5-10 million: according to the below major source: Below obtained from: Nexis.com.
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AMERICAN NONWOVENS
8384 HIGHWAY 18 VERNON, AL 35592 UNITED STATES
TEL: 205-695-6067 ABI-NO: 578177537
COUNTY: 01075 LAMAR POPULATION: 1 - 24,999 AA PRI-SIC: 594902 FABRIC SHOPS LOC-SALES: 5,000,000 - 9,999,999 EE LOC-EMPLOYEES: 55 PAR-EMPLOYEES: UNKNOWN BUSINESS-ORG: FIRM EXECUTIVES: DAN HERRING, PLANT MANAGER LOAD-DATE: January 26, 2006
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Exhibit 2.27: Wireless Properties of Virginia, Inc. Form 602 (Donald DePriest holds 100% interest)—This company holds operational CMRS FCC Broadband Radio licenses. This company was not disclosed on the MCLM Form 175 or 601. As an operating company for years it should be providing service. In addition, it must have a bank account (interest income) and be paying bills. MCLM in its Opposition asserts that this company has had no revenues since 1999; however, it is unlikely that Sprint Nextel would be buying a license not generating any revenues at all.
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[Exhibit 2.28]: Reports on Wireless Properties – East, Inc. and Wireless Properties, Inc.
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Dun & Bradstreet Report on Wireless Properties—East, Inc. Gives estimated annual sales of $99,000.
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Dun & Bradstreet Report on Wireless Properties, Inc. in Colorado and Texas. These give estimated annual sales.
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[Exhibit 2.29]: USDA Subsidies to Donald DePriest’s Agribusiness and UCC Filing with John Deere Company
Donald DePriest has received agricultural subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Thus, Mr. DePriest is running an agricultural business. MCLM should have disclosed this business and its revenues. MCLM did not disclose this on its Form 175 or 601. Per the below, the total subsidies received in just 2002-2003 were almost $300,000.
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Donald R Depriest received payments totaling $1,102,671.56 from 1995 through 2004
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Subsidies Disaster
Subsidies Commodity Subsidies
Total USDA Subsidies
1995-2004
1995 $36,783 $0 $0 $36,783
1996 $36,625 $0 $47,861 $84,486
1997 $36,783 $0 $67,494 $104,277
1998 $36,783 $0 $77,361 $114,144
1999 $71,055 $0 $98,109 $169,164
2000 $71,055 $0 $68,504 $139,559
2001 $49,635 $0 $102,715 $152,350
2002 $49,635 $0 $4,929 $54,564
2003 $49,635 $0 $108,203 $157,838
2004 $24,669 $0 $64,837 $89,506
Total $462,658 $0 $640,014 $1,102,672
Crop Summary for Donald R Depriest
Crop Payments 1995-2004
Cotton Subsidies $517,984
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Soybean Subsidies $56,671
Wheat Subsidies $40,149
Corn Subsidies $18,475
Sorghum Subsidies $6,727
Oat Subsidies $8
Counties where payments were made from
County Subsidy Payments
1995-2004
Clay County, Mississippi $633,617
Noxubee County, Mississippi $378,468
Monroe County, Mississippi $90,587
Total $1,102,672
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Subsidy Payments 1995-2004
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Clay County, Mississippi $633,617 Donald R Depriest Columbus, MS 39701
Noxubee County, Mississippi
$378,468 Donald R Depriest Columbus, MS 39701
Monroe County, Mississippi
$90,587 Donald R Depriest Columbus, MS 39701
Total $1,102,672
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Following was obtained from the State of Mississippi’s website (see http://www.sos.state.ms.us/busserv/ucc/soskb/FilingChain.asp?FileNumber=20050095159H ) regarding UCC Filings. Deere & Company manufactures and sells agricultural equipment. This is further evidence that Donald DePriest has an agricultural business that MCLM has failed to disclose as an affiliate.
Filing Chain for a Debtor Filing Type: UCC
File Number Filing Date Documents Lapse Date Pages
20050095159H 05/17/2005 Initial 05/17/2010 1
Record Type Name and Address Secured Party Deere & Company
6400 NW 86th Street, Johnston, IA 50131
Debtor Depriest, Donald 274 Prairie Waters Dr, Columbus, MS 397019609
Notice: Information presented on this Web site is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the reader. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, the Secretary of State does not certify the authenticity of information herein that originates from third parties. The Secretary of State shall under no circumstances be liable for any actions taken or omissions made from reliance on any information contained herein from whatever source or any other consequences from any such reliance.
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[Exhibit 2.30]: 2004, 2003, and 2002 State of Mississippi Annual Reports for Warpath Properties, Inc.—Donald DePriest listed as President and Director.
Warpath Properties, Inc. is clearly an affiliate of Donald DePriest’s and should have been listed on MCLM’s Forms 175 and 601 and its gross revenues disclosed. Donald DePriest was its President and sole director in 2002, its President and one of two directors in 2003, and a director in 2004. The company was also located at Donald DePriest’s address in Mississippi. The below contradict MCLM’s assertions in its Opposition to Petition for Reconsideration.
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[Exhibit 2.31]: Affiliation between Richard Seney and Donald DePriest—“Identity of Interest”, Common Management, Common Investments, Common Facilities, Etc.
As seen from the below and the above information in these Exhibits (see e.g. the exhibits on MCT Investors, L.P., MCT Corp. and Maritel, Inc.), Richard Seney has been involved in several companies with Donald DePriest, often times in a management position under Mr. DePriest. They have both been involved in several companies together, including: American Telecasting, Inc. (Mr. Seney was in a postion under Mr. DePriest), Charisma Communications Corporation (Mr. Seney was in a position under Mr. DePriest), Medcom Development Corporation (see below—Mr. Seney is in an officer position under Mr. DePriest), MCT Investors, L.P. (Mr. Seney is Vice-President and Mr. DePriest is President), MCT Corp. (Mr. Seney is CEO, President and a director and Mr. DePriest is a director—chairman of the Board), Maritel, Inc. (both Mr. Seney and Mr. DePriest are directors, but Mr. DePriest is chairman of the Board and holds controlling ownership), etc. In addition, the companies share addresses with those of Mr. DePriest, even MCT Corp. for which Mr. Seney is CEO and President. Per the Commission’s Rules, Mr. Seney, under Section 1.2110, is an affiliate of Donald DePriest. Also, since Mr. Seney is an officer of Medcom Development Corporation, which still controls MCLM, he is an affiliate of MCLM. The following is the Medcom Development Corporation Certificate for Renewal and Revival of Charter. This lists Donald DePriest as President and Richard Seney as Acting Secretary. Mr. Seney is an officer of Medcom Development Corporation. Medcom Development Corporation is still in control of S/RJW Limited Partnership, L.P. (Medcom Development Corporation never withdrew as a general partner per Delaware records), or at least, was still in control of S/RJW Limited Partnership, L.P. past the Form 175 deadline.
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[Exhibit 2.32]: Scotland House, Inc.’s Assets and Gross Revenues MCLM admitted in its Opposition to Petition for Reconsideration that Scotland House, Inc. is an affiliate of Donald DePriest’s, but MCLM claimed that it has no revenues. However, in Donald DePriest’s August 7, 2003 deposition in the record for Case #: 2:02CV2177 in the USDC for Western District of Tennessee, Western Division, Mr. DePriest admitted that Scotland House, Inc. owns the office building out where he locates his offices (see Donald DePriest Deposition at page 17, lines 5-18). Thus, Scotland House, Inc. must at least have gross revenues from the collection of rental income for this building. It also means that it must have enough money to be maintaining the building.
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[Exhibit 2.33]: Scotland House, inc.s 2004 Annual Report—Donald DePriest, director and president, and Sandra DePriest, officer.
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