BCT INTERNATIONAL, INC. - BCTI- Profile

BCT International, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is to operate franchises that print business and personalized products. These products are for use in quick printers, office supply stores, labels, rubber stamps, business announcements and postal centers. The Group operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Business Cards Tomorrow Inc. The Group operates 82 'Business Cards Tomorrow Franchises' in 36 states and Canada, specializing in thermography production. The Franchises are located throughout the United States, Argentina and Canada. The Group acquired 37.15% interest in TBDS Inc, in addition to the 19% interest already held. The Group operates in four segments namely: Pelican paper products, Franchisor operations, Company-owned franchises and Other operations. Pelican paper accounted for 61% of fiscal 2003 revenues; Royalties and franchise fees, 26%, Company-owned franchises, 9% and Other, 4%. Pelican paper accounted for 61% of fis 2003 rev; Royalties and franchise fees, 26%, Company-owned franchises, 9% and Other, 4%