Company Fact Sheet

COMPANY: SKYE International, Inc.
STATE OF INCORPORATION: Nevada
LOCATION: 7701 E. Gray Rd., Suite 104 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CONTACT: Perry Logan,
Ted F. Marek, CFO & Secretary/Treasurer
PHONE: (480) 993-2300
FAX: (480) 951-6809
INDUSTRY: SIC 3600 – Industry Group 363 Household Appliances
SYMBOL: SKYIQ
TRADED: OTCBB
CURRENT PRICE: $0.20
SHARES OUTSTANDING: 13,927,915 (as at 01-26-09)
ESTIMATED PUBLIC FLOAT: 4,201,983
NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS: 534
PUBLIC SINCE: November 23, 1993
BANKERS: Comerica Bank, NA
AUDITORS: Moore & Associates, Chtd. Las Vegas, NV
CORP. & SECURITIES COUNSEL: Dill, Dill, Carr, Stonbraker & Hutchings, PC, Denver, CO
IP COUNSEL: Parsons & Goultry PLLC
WEBSITE: www.tankless.com


DIRECTORS & OFFICERS


Name: Position with SKYE: Phone Number:
Perry D. Logan President, CEO & Director (702) 277-2421
Ted F. Marek CFO, Sec/Tres. & Director (602) 290-7373
Wesley D. Sprunk Director (602) 549-9593
Ernie W. Martin SVP Sales & Marketing (602) 339-0557
Fred Huggins V.P. Sales & Marketing (480)993-2300

LARGEST INDIVIDUAL SKYE SHAREHOLDERS


Name: # of Shares Owned: Position with SKYE:
Ted F. Marek: 2,822,906 Secretary Treasurer and Director
Perry D. Logan: 2,356,416 President, CEO and Director
D. Scott Hemingway: 1,010,067 Former IP Legal Counsel


KEY FACTS

  • SKYE’s lead product is the FORTIS™ line of patented electric tankless water heaters
  • SKYE’s products are covered by 5 issued US patents and numerous other patents pending.
  • Over 10 million water heaters are replaced in homes across the United States each year! Another 2.6 million water heaters were installed in new U.S. homes during 2007. When commercial and industrial installations are included, water heaters are a multi-billion dollar industry!
  • Tankless water heaters are used around the world as the primary method of heating water in virtually every country except the United States and Canada. In North America, where water and energy has historically been cheap and abundant, we developed an inefficient tank based hot water storage device to provide centralized heated water for our homes. With increasing focus on energy and water conservation many consumers are switching to tankless water heaters in an effort to save money and the environment.
  • The market for tankless sales grew an astounding 44% in 2004; 70% in 2005 (Source: Frost & Sullivan – Water Heater Report) and is estimated to now be growing at a rate in excess of 100% per year Tankless is replacing inefficient and outdated tank water heaters.
  • Tank based water heaters are inefficient because they use energy 24/7 to keep stored water hot, even though the average family only uses heated water for less than one hour per day! Additionally, the stored water is kept much hotter than it is needed and thus it must be cooled with cold water!!
  • With a tankless water heater your family NEVER RUNS OUT OF HOT WATER. Tankless water heaters provide ENDLESS HOT WATER and only use energy when you want hot water, and it heats the water to the exact temperature you actually use – what could be simpler and more efficient!
  • Tankless is safer for your family. Conventional tank water heaters are breeding grounds for bacteria.
  • Tankless is space saving – about one cubic foot of space on a wall or in a closet is all it needs.
  • FORTIS™ electric tankless water heaters are over 98% efficient and will pay for itself in savings (as compared to a conventional gas-fueled water heater) in the first 5-7 years of service!
  • SKYE’s patented heating technologies have broad application across a variety of industries and applications, and thus the potential for technology licensing revenue could be substantial.

SKYE recently introduced its patented FORTIS™ tankless water heater to strong residential and commercial acceptance and now SKYE is able to supply demand as it has commenced full FORTIS™ production. SKYE benefits from a broad based consumer shift to tankless technology, and the market is waiting for the first real electric tankless alternative to a tank based system. Housed in stainless steel, this sleek and compact 12”x22”x5” this tankless water heater provides a new level of functionality to consumers. Endless hot water, cleaner, safer and money saving – the FORTIS™ is simply a better choice. Imagine a product that everyone must have in their home and SKYE does it better.

This is just the beginning. SKYE has also developed its patented Paradigm™ thick film on steel product line and HeatWave™ thin film on quartz product line for point-of-use water heating that will revolutionize the way the world heats water. Able to heat water by more than 100 degrees in just three seconds, these products are compact and yet capable of supplying enough heated water for an average shower. As a standalone device, Paradigm™ and HeatWave™ provide virtually instant hot water. Combined with the FORTIS™ the two products provide a nearly 100% efficient heating system capable of supplying both endless and instant hot water! No more waiting for hot water – and no more wasting water while you wait for hot water to arrive. At an anticipated MSRP offering price of less than $250 (HeatWave™) and $400 (Paradigm™) per unit there is simply no other competitively priced alternative in the market to SKYE’s revolutionary point-of-use heating systems.

The market potential for SKYE’s products is staggering. Recent trends suggest that American consumers are quickly adopting tankless technology to replace inefficient tanks in their homes. With natural gas available to less than 50% of North American homes it is easy to understand why the market is looking for an electric alternative to the available gas tankless units. SKYE’s products benefit from LEEDS and other eco initiatives that provide cash incentives to install “green” devices in home and commercial applications. Many municipalities across the Southern US states provide up to $300 per household as an incentive to install a water conserving point of use technologies.

SALES STRATEGY

Because tankless water heaters are still relatively new in the U.S., Skye uses the wholesale distribution channel through appointed manufacturer ’s representatives. As consumer knowledge of tankless is still quite low, Skye believes that a “push” style distribution through wholesale distribution is needed. Utilizing the resources of wholesalers to make sales calls and stock inventory locally will help to reduce initial capital needs and expedite a broader distribution network. To date, Skye has appointed manufacturer’s representatives across much of the demand areas of the Southern US and expects that it will continue to appoint more representatives over the balance of 2009, including manufacturer’s representatives in Canada and Mexico.

The wholesale distribution model is favored by Skye because, among other reasons, according to the 2004 Frost & Sullivan report, over 60% of plumbing sales are made by wholesale distributors. Many of the wholesale distributors add value to Skye’s distribution because, in addition to providing the local sales and installation force, they also are able to inventory both units and parts. As awareness of tankless grows, a local presence is essential to convert home building, architects and other key decision makers to adopt tankless technology.

THE TEAM


Perry D. Logan, President, Chairman of the Board, President, CEO, Director and Member of Corporate Governance Committee

Perry Logan has been a director of the Company since January 2007 and became an officer of the Company in May 2007. His business career is centered predominantly in the automotive industry as an owner of several major dealerships in the greater Phoenix, AZ area, as well as interests in dealerships in other regions since 1965.

Ted F. Marek, Director, Member of Audit and Corporate Governance Committee, CFO and Corporate Secretary Treasurer

Ted Marek has been a director of the Company since January 2007 and became an officer of the Company in October 2007. He is the currently the Principal and Designated Broker of Ted Marek Real Estate Co., Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Marek has been active in the Phoenix commercial real estate market for over 30 years. He has been very instrumental in the movement and placement of automotive dealerships, site selection, sales and acquisition in the Phoenix Metro area.

Wesley G. Sprunk, Director and Member of Audit Committee

Wes Sprunk has been a director of the Company since May 2006. He has been the President of Tire Service Equipment Mfg., Inc. and Saf-Tee Siping & Grooving, Inc. since September 1998. The main office for these companies is in Phoenix, Arizona with manufacturing plants in Alamogordo, New Mexico and Monticello, Minnesota. T ire Service Equipment Mfg., Inc./Saf-Tee Siping & Grooving, Inc. manufactures automotive wheel service equipment and recycling equipment. It markets these products in the U.S. and foreign countries and presently has 300+ distributors. Wes Sprunk is also a Board member with Amerityre Corporation, a NASDAQ public company (NASDAQ: AMTY) located in Boulder City, Nevada. Amerityre specializes in urethane polycomposites and the company’s mission is to replace rubber in most applications, including tires.

Fred Huggins, Jr., V.P. Sales & Marketing

Mr. Huggins is SKYE’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing and is responsible for establishing the Company’s sales and distribution network. Over the past year, Mr. Huggins has set up agreements with several independent manufacturers representatives in key U.S. markets and has worked to build the company’s customer base of wholesale distributors, plumbing & electrical contractors and builders. Prior to joining SKYE, Mr. Huggins was Executive Vice President of Universal Metal Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of range hoods and other ventilation products. In this position, Mr. Huggins was responsible for the company’s sales, marketing and manufacturing activities.

Beginning in 1979, Mr. Huggins held various positions for Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s largest major appliance manufacturer. His most recent work with Whirlpool was as new product launch manager for KitchenAid and Whirlpool brands. From 1996 through 2001, Mr. Huggins was Whirlpool’s project lead for introducing new appliances to the company’s extensive distribution and sales organizations. While with Whirlpool, Mr. Huggins also worked as a Division Manager, Sales Manager, National Manager of Retail Marketing Education & Training, National Manager of Builder Marketing Education & Training, a Field Sales Manager, and an Account Manager. Mr. Huggins also led Whirlpool Corporation’s participation in many regional, national and international building industry tradeshows as well as serving as Whirlpool’s Purchase Experience Manager to several national customers including Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Costco, Home Expo and The Great Indoors.

Mr. Huggins received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida State University and performed Graduate Studies at the University of South Florida. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

David P. Allen, V.P., Manufacturing & Engineering

David Allen has been a Vice President of the Company since March 2010. He has worked as an engineer in high tech industry in Arizona since 1997, including large entities like Honeywell and Microsemi Corporation, and smaller, designed-based and manufacturing enterprises. The fields in which he has been part include aerospace, military, and the medical industry, as well as commercial ventures. His specialties are centered on program management, design, prototyping, manufacturing and testing with a special focus on electronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, and finished products. Mr. Allen obtained his B.S.M.E. from Arizona State University in 1996.

Jake Downey, Director of Technical and Customer Service

Jake Downey has been a Director at the Company since February 2010. He serves as an application engineer for various commercial functions including restaurants, schools, industrial, hair & nail salons and churches as well as residential applications. Other responsibilities include creating and maintaining all technical support manuals and conducting contractor installation and service training leading to a national network of professional installers and servicers. He is also the primary engineer in charge of maintaining technical documents and assisting consumers with pre-purchase information and sizing as well as assisting distributors with “take offs” for residential and commercial jobs. Jake has worked as an engineer in Arizona since 2005 with experience ranging from aerospace manufacturing to semiconductor testing. He has experience working closely with people around the world to solve various complex technical product issues. Jake obtained his B.S.E. from Arizona State University in 2009.


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