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JYSR-News-could cause a jump this morning.

Started by gmarc66, September 27, 2005, 08:56:30 AM

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JYSR has to the end of the month to report earnings...GLTA

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J.M. Dutton Analyst Raises Price Target to $1.70 for Joystar, Inc.
Monday March 20, 8:00 am ET


Reiterates Strong Speculative Buy


ALISO VIEJO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 20, 2006 -- Joystar, Inc. (OTC BB:JYSR.OB - News), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing travel agency networks and leading seller of cruises and vacation packages, announced today analyst, Richard West, CFA of Dutton Associates, reiterated his Strong Speculative Buy rating and raised his 12-month target price to $1.70.
The following is from the research note:

"Joystar: Cruise Booking Engine Up And Running; Professional Agent Count Up To 3,700; Strong Speculative Buy Rating Reiterated -- Raising Price Target

-- Richard W. West, CFA

"March 17, 2006. Joystar (OTC BB:JYSR.OB - News) announced, on March 16, its private label cruise-booking engine went live on over 3,700 private label and co-branded affiliate travel agent Web sites. The cruise-booking engine allows the 3,700 professional agents to have direct access to cruise booking and vacation pricing values 24/7.

"The common stock of Joystar has been increasing since our Updated Research Report of March 7, 2006, when we upgraded our rating to Strong Speculative Buy and established a twelve-month price target of $1.20. Joystar continues to increase its agent count and to provide additional booking possibilities to its agents.

"Considering the continued growth in professional agent count, the additional booking possibilities for agents, and the large holdings by the major individual investor, we are maintaining our Strong Speculative Buy rating and raising the price target to $1.70 per share."

Read Full Research Note: http://jmdutton.com/research/JYSR/index.html


gmarc66

Not in this one anymore, sold to early unfortunately, but here is some news this a.m

Tuesday, March 28 2006 8:00 AM, EST

Joystar Signs New Agents Representing Over $25 Million in Business During First Ten Weeks of 2006
Top Producing Leisure Agents Attracted by Promise of Bright Future With Joystar

ALISO VIEJO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/28/06 -- Joystar, Inc. (OTC BB: JYSR), one of the nation's fastest growing travel agency networks and leading seller of cruises and vacation packages, today announced that in the first ten weeks of 2006, the Company signed agreements with new travel agent members representing over $25 million in annual cruise and vacation business.

Joystar added more than 250 new travel agent members during January and February. Most of these professionals were won in direct competition with other host agencies -- continuing the traction gained by offering a far superior value proposition and three hosting solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the travel agent community.

William M. Alverson, CEO of Joystar, commented, "We are pleased with the momentum Joystar has achieved during the first weeks of 2006. It's gratifying to see the strategic business decisions we made in 2005 be so well received by our new and existing members. Our value proposition as the travel industry's best host travel agency continues to set us apart from the pack."

"Professional travel sellers come in all shapes and sizes and it is evident in our diverse membership. We have 20-year travel industry veterans working part-time; multi-million dollar a year cruise-only agents; we have enterprising agency owners hosting their own sales force of 100+ independent contractors; and energetic entrepreneurs embarking on a second career."

"It's exciting to work with the level of talent and entrepreneurial spirit our membership represents. Our job -- regardless of whether an agent works full-time or part-time, and regardless of whether they are a veteran or a rookie -- is to support each and every one them every step of the way. You never can tell who your Shining Stars are going to be, so we treat every member as a valued partner," Alverson added.

New agent sign-ups were driven by technology investments, value proposition enhancements, and the further strengthening of Joystar's preferred supplier relationships. The Company also attributes successful branding initiatives, positive media coverage in travel industry trade magazines including Agent at Home and Travel Agent, and the maturing and acceptance of the home-based travel agent business model.


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3-28-06: CEO William M. Alverson Present's at Dutton Associates' SmallCap Conference in San Francisco March 28: Links to the presentation:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=JYSR&item_id=1269502

GatewayStocks

Q4 Revenues were $1.47M; +10,400.00% vs yr-ago.

FY Revenues were $1.94M; +2,752.94% vs yr-ago; BEATING revenue consensus by +52.76%.

4th Qtr Revenue Very strong and should be a clue as to what is coming in 2006...GLTA

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JYSR: Joystar's First Quarter '06 Sales Eclipse All of 2005 Gross Bookings Hit $80 Million Run-Rate
Tuesday April 18, 8:30 am ET


ALISO VIEJO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 18, 2006 -- Joystar, Inc. (OTC BB:JYSR.OB - News), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing travel agency networks and leading seller of cruises and vacations, today announced gross travel bookings for the first 3 months of 2006 of over $17 million -- surpassing the $16.5 million in total gross bookings for the entire 2005 calendar year.
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Joystar CEO, William M. Alverson, commented, "In September of last year, Joystar announced annualized sales surpassed $30,000,000. In January of this year, sales reached $60,000,000 annualized. Then in March -- just two months later -- Joystar's sales hit an $80 million run-rate. We are all thrilled with the incredible growth the Company experienced in the first quarter. Equally impressive is the fact that 90% of our sales are in the high margin cruises and vacation package products versus low margin air bookings."

Joystar added 396 new travel agent members in the first quarter of 2006. Many of Joystar's new members were won in direct competition with other host agencies by offering a far superior value proposition and three hosting solutions designed to meet the unique and varying needs of independent travel sellers.

Alverson added, "The business of hosting professional independent travel agents is still in its infancy. It is estimated that of the approximate 125,000 professional travel agents currently working in the industry, over 50,000 will be working virtually by 2010. This group alone will control billions of dollars in leisure travel spend annually. There is also a growing number of part-time cruise and vacation sellers entering the fold. This emerging group has the potential to number over 1 million in the next decade. And, while individually they do not produce as much as a full-time agent, as a group they have the potential be just as powerful when it comes to total travel sold."

"We have invested over 8 million dollars to build the biggest and best host agency in the travel industry. Although we are very pleased with what we have accomplished since going to market in late 2004, we remain laser-focused on gaining market share and differentiating Joystar from the competition. Our strategy is to continue to invest in the technology and infrastructure that will empower the travel agent community with all of the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. We are also aggressively recruiting the top producing travel agents in the industry which only adds to our competitive advantage over other host agencies. It's becoming increasingly difficult for our competitors to match our total value proposition."

Although bookings do not constitute revenue or income under generally accepted accounting principles, the Company feels that the growth in bookings is increasingly an indication of the consumer buying its travel agent network is capable of generating.

About Joystar

Joystar is the one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing leisure travel agency networks and a leading seller of cruises and vacations. The Company sells complex travel products including cruises, vacation packages and group travel through its growing national sales force of virtual travel agents and online affiliates. Joystar offers comprehensive business opportunities that combine innovative technology, marketing opportunities and expert support services to the Company's independent and home-based travel agents. With Joystar, experienced and new travel agents can concentrate on promoting travel and creating client loyalty without the administrative and financial burden of owning/operating a traditional storefront travel agency.

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Joystar Announces Record Bookings and Revenue for First Quarter 2006
Friday May 12, 3:37 pm ET  :) :) :)


ALISO VIEJO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 12, 2006 -- Joystar, Inc. (OTC BB:JYSR.OB - News), one of the nation's fastest growing travel agency networks and leading seller of cruises and vacations, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Key operating highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2006:

--  Gross bookings increased to $18,036,630, up 1306% year-over-year and
    187% sequentially from the prior quarter.

--  Revenues increased to $2,183,000, up 1710% year-over-year and 215%
    sequentially over the prior quarter.

--  Revenue margins (defined as revenue as a percentage of gross bookings)
    grew 29% (an increase of 270 basis points) to 12.1% compared to first
    quarter 2005.

--  Gross bookings and revenue increased sequentially for the sixth
    straight quarter.

--  First quarter 2006 gross bookings and revenue surpassed totals for
    entire 2005 year.
William M. Alverson, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We experienced our strongest quarter ever; building on the foundation we have laid to be the dominant seller of complex travel in the industry. The exceptional growth we've seen this quarter is a testament to the opportunity existing in the emerging host travel agency business model. It is also a validation of our strategy to focus on organic top line growth in complex travel bookings and our professional agent network."

The substantial increases in gross bookings and revenue are due to three factors:

1.   Continued rapid expansion of professional agent membership

2.   Significant increases in commission levels from our preferred
     suppliers

3.   The caliber of agent Joystar is attracting.
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"We have been very successful in attracting professional travel agents and, at the same time, eroding our competitors' market share. In the first quarter, we added 396 agents to our network. We are very pleased with this result taking into consideration we shifted to fee-based memberships at the beginning of the year from free memberships in 2005. Many new agents were won in direct competition with other host agencies by offering a far superior value proposition and three unique hosting solutions designed to meet the varying needs of the travel agent community."

General and Administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 were $953,000 compared to $504,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. The increase of $449,000 was due to increased headcount and resulting payrolls of $351,000 in the new Miami office, increased accounting and legal of 63,000, increased rent in Miami and California ($39,000).

Despite costs associated with the integration and expansion of our new division in Miami, the Company reduced the net loss by 54% to $321,497 in first quarter 2006 compared to $655,666 in first quarter 2005. The net loss includes a non-cash expense of $155,401 in stock issued for services.

"Throughout 2005 and continuing in the first quarter of 2006, Joystar's commission levels with our preferred suppliers increased substantially. As our network expands and commissions & overrides increase with higher bookings, we believe this will have a positive impact on the profitability of the Company," Alverson added.

About Joystar

Joystar is the one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing leisure travel agency networks and a leading seller of cruises and vacations. The Company sells complex travel products including cruises, vacation packages and group travel through its growing national sales force of virtual travel agents and online affiliates. Joystar offers comprehensive business opportunities that combine innovative technology, marketing opportunities and expert support services to the Company's independent and home-based travel agents. With Joystar, experienced and new travel agents can concentrate on promoting travel and creating client loyalty without the administrative and financial burden of owning/operating a traditional storefront travel agency.

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Perfect timing for release friday before the show in Vegas next week 8)

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Joystar to Present at Las Vegas Money Show
5/11/2006

ALISO VIEJO, CA, May 11, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) --
Joystar (OTC BB: JYSR), one of the nation's fastest growing travel agency networks and leading seller of cruises and vacation packages, today announced that it will exhibit to thousands of high net worth retail investors and financial services organizations at the Las Vegas Money Show, May 15-18, 2006 at the Paris and Bally's Resorts.

William M. Alverson, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are pleased to have this opportunity to introduce Joystar to new investors at the Money Show. We are off to a great start in 2006 with record sales and revenues in the first quarter 2006. Our proven business model, strong infrastructure, and commitment to the needs of our growing travel agent network make the Company well-positioned for continued rapid growth."

Interested investors can register to attend at: www.moneyshow.com.

About Joystar

Joystar is the one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing leisure travel agency networks and a leading seller of cruises and vacations. The Company sells complex travel products including cruises, vacation packages and group travel through its growing national sales force of virtual travel agents and online affiliates. Joystar offers comprehensive business opportunities that combine innovative technology, marketing opportunities and expert support services to the Company's independent and home-based travel agents. With Joystar, experienced and new travel agents can concentrate on promoting travel and creating client loyalty without the administrative and financial burden of owning/operating a traditional storefront travel agency.

"Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 may be included in this news release. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. These statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Joystar, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Please refer to the documents filed by Joystar, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to risks associated with our ability to (i) increase revenues, (ii) obtain profitability, and (iii) obtain additional financing, changes in general economic and business conditions (including in the online business and financial information industry), actions of our competitors, the extent to which we are able to develop new services and markets for our services, risks in connection with acquisitions, the time and expense involved in such development activities, the level of demand and market acceptance of our services and changes in our business strategies.