SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hackett’s Stores, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HCKI) announced today that it shall file with the State of Florida Division of Corporations to amend its articles of incorporation to reduce the number of authorized from its current 5 billion to 750 million.
Thomas Scozzafava, President of Hackett’s Stores, Inc. stated, “If current per share prices of our common equity can hold, there simply would be no current need for the issuance of the number of shares currently authorized.” Mr. Scozzafava continued, “So it is for this reason that we shall file the appropriate paperwork to effectuate this reduction. Further reductions could be forthcoming depending upon our capital needs and per share equity prices.”
Hackett’s Stores, Inc. is the parent company of Patrick Hackett Hardware Company and HIIO, Inc. Patrick Hackett Hardware Company has a wide variety of merchandise and business lines, including a full service hardware, consumer electronics, equipment rental, brand name clothing, footwear, sporting goods and gourmet foods. HIIO, Inc. represents a concept platform for a new specialty retailer focused on fashion clothing and outerwear, footwear and selected gift items. There are currently no HIIO-branded stores opened to date.
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