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[disciple]

rüberkopiert aus USA / NASDAQ (falsches Forum!!)

von Bonzozony 14.12.99 21:33:30 290746
Bin ich der einzige in Deutschlands Süden der diesen Wert gekauft hatb ???
Nach listing an der börse berlin habe ich einen der ersten Umsätze ausgemacht (3,60 €).

Kennt keiner die Gute story des Wertes ?

1. keine finanzschulden
2. patente mit biologisch abbaubaren folien
3. joint venture mit Melitta/ und unaussprechbaren nordeuropäischen verpackungshersteller
4. boden ist im kurs gefunden

hoffe auf reges diskutieren

schaut euch den wert mal bei quicken.com an !!!

von Zyklick 13.05.00 18:53:59 926399 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Klar kennt man die Aktie auch in BRD...

Bin durch die hohe earnig-surprise von 79% am 10.05.2000 auf Erth gestossen...
Wenn Erth aus den Quartalsverlusten herauskommt und operative gewinne erwirtschaftet, könnte es ein highflyer mal abseits des Internets geben!!

Besonders zu beachten ist wohl, daß erth keine Schulden hat, die dann die gewinne verzehren würden.
Alte Kurse um 10$ sind leicht zu überflügeln, wenn der Gewinn break-even erreicht ist !!!

von disciple 24.10.00 13:39:43 2163574 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Hi,


bin kürzlich eingestiegen zu 1,3 $ und habe mich über den Absturz auf 0,9 $ geärgert, aber jetzt hat er sich ja innerhalb 1 Tages verdoppelt. Also hier im Süden kennt man die Aktie schon. Werde sie demnächst in meine Homepage www.DieAlternativen.de, rubrik Geld, aufnehmen

von partoftheface 06.11.00 22:04:39 2277904 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Abschluss der McDonalds (R) Feldversuche im Raum Chicago per Ende letzen Monat. Die Ergebnisse werden bis Mitte November
2000 erwartet.

Über drei Millionen Container für Big Mac (R) Sanwiches wurden seit April in 129 Restaurants eingesetzt. Das Evaluationsverfahren
soll die Tauglichkeit einer neuen Containergeneration (aus Kartoffelstärke und Kalziumcarbonat = toxic-free) feststellen.

Es stehen im Rahmen eines 3-Jahres-Vertrages rund 1,8 Mia. Container für den U.S.Markt zur Diskussion.

(Stand 15.50 h, plus 6 % bei durschnittlichen Volumina, $ 3.3125)

von partoftheface 07.11.00 23:32:55 2288931 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

ERTH meldet heute neuen Anwendungsbereich ihrer Kerntechnologie: EarthShell (R) sandwich wraps.

Der weltweite wrap market (Plastik-, Papier- u. Kunstharz/Laminatfolien) wird jährlich auf rund 1 Mia. $ geschätzt. Erste
Indikatoren deuten darauf hin, dass die bestehende Produktionsinfrastruktur für das neue Material benutzt werden kann.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (Carl`s Jr., Taco Buenos, Hardees) prüfen in ihrer Pilotküche die neuen sandwich wraps. 3800
Restaurants laufen unter dem Dach der CKE Restaurants, Inc., Anaheim, CA.

Der CEO von Earth Shell Corp., Simon K. Hodson, glaubt, dass dieser Anwendungsbereich schneller Märkte öffnet und Erträge
generieren lässt als die Linie der geschäumten Produkte.

Stand (Market closed) plus 7,7 % bei leicht höheren Tagesumsätzen, $ 3.4688)

von partoftheface 30.11.00 15:15:05 3812275451 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

na da tut sich doch `was. Earthshell kann seine Sandwich
Container für McDonald`s Big Mac liefern! An der Westküste
(California) werden 300 McDonald`s Restaurants starten.

Die Zukunft ist damit noch nicht gesichert, aber immerhin
ein erster (gewaltiger?) Lichtblick.

Der Pre-Market reagiert mit einem kräftigen PLUS und das in
einem eher düsteren Umfeld.

von disciple 06.12.00 09:35:33 3812308336 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Hi partoftheface,

hier noch die vollständige Meldung von der Homepage der Company:

SANTA BARBARA, CA – NOVEMBER 30, 2000 – EarthShell ® Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of patented foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today the EarthShell sandwich container for McDonald`s Big Mac sandwich has been given approval to expand into 300 McDonald`s stores. This significant next expansion step follows a thorough review of the package`s unique environmental profile and performance criteria in such areas as shipping, distribution and customer satisfaction. During this testing and validation period, over four million EarthShell packages have been sold through the system. With good performance at the 300-store level of distribution, plans are to next expand usage to the West Coast, beginning with California. The 300-store expansion level will include the use of in-store communication materials to evaluate their impact prior to future expansion.


"We are extremely pleased to have progressed to this point with McDonald`s Corporation. They have the highest standards in the industry and, even though it has taken longer than anticipated, we are pleased with our first commercial product and its performance in the McDonald`s system. Future expansion will follow McDonald`s normal pattern and progress in line with their system`s needs, rather than through a fixed contractual commitment," said Simon K. Hodson, Chief Executive Officer of EarthShell Corporation. "The commitment of our company and the dynamics of this new packaging material are reflected in today`s good news. We value our relationship with McDonald`s, a company that is truly focused on customer satisfaction and the environment. McDonald`s willingness to help us understand and meet their requirements with our new-to-the-world package has been very valuable to us."

To date, EarthShell Corporation has entered into a number of agreements to license its technology and participate in joint ventures with existing manufacturers of foodservice packaging to market, produce and distribute EarthShell Packaging®. Together with these partners, EarthShell Corporation will continue work with other customers regarding their demand for EarthShell Packaging take-out hinged-lid containers and next generation products such as plates, bowls, hot and cold cups, and the recently announced new sandwich wraps.

The EarthShell container for the Big Mac sandwich has been designed with the environment in mind. It was developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid sandwich packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The containers are made from potato starch, natural limestone and 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. This new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam sandwich containers because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically dissolves in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

For more information on EarthShell Corporation and its product line, visit www.earthshell.com.

von disciple 12.01.01 14:23:27 3812513700 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Earthshell hat mittlerweile nochmal deutlich nachgegeben und ist damit für Öko-Investoren nochmal deutlich interessanter geworden. Es gibt wohl keine bad news, eher ist es das allgemeine Börsenumfeld.

von partoftheface 30.03.01 20:21:22 3211945 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Guten Abend disciple

Gut für die Umwelt aber auch gut für uns Aktionäre! Ich glaub mit
diesem Entscheid von Mc Donalds wurde ein Meilenstein gelegt. Nun liegt
mittelfristig noch einige Zukunft in dieser Aktie. Ich glaub, ich
gönn` mir ausnahmsweise so einen Big Mac...

von disciple 02.04.01 09:45:59 3220745 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Und hier wieder zwei Meldungen von der EarthShell-Homepage (teilweise gekürzt!!):

EARTHSHELL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2000 RESULTS
SANTA BARBARA, CA - March 29, 2001 - EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq: ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2000.
The fourth quarter net loss for fiscal year 2000 was $18.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $11.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, the net loss was $48.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $44.2 million for the prior fiscal year, or $0.44 per diluted share.
The results for both the 2000 fourth quarter and full fiscal year include an $11.0 million one-time charge in the fourth quarter to write-off equipment and installation costs of the manufacturing lines. Without giving effect to this one-time charge, the fourth quarter loss reported would have been $7.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, a quarter to quarter improvement of $3.7 million. The year ended 2000 net loss reported would have been $37.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, a year to year comparative improvement of $6.3 million.




MCDONALD`S APPROVES EARTHSHELL CONTAINER PRODUCT DESIGN
SANTA BARBARA, CA - March 29, 2001 - EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH) announced today that after more than two years in validation and testing, the product design of its EarthShell Packaging® hinged-lid containers for the McDonald’s Big Mac® sandwich has met product performance targets and has received final approval by McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD). Introduced in Chicago locations last April, EarthShell’s compostable packaging has been used to serve more than seven million Big Mac sandwiches. In approving the product design, McDonald’s has extended congratulations to EarthShell Corporation and reiterated its intent to use the product in the U.S. system based on continuing performance against expectations. Over the next several months, EarthShell Corporation will be working closely together with the McDonald’s system to expand product use and define a ramp-up timeline.
"This is the most significant development to date for our company," said Simon K. Hodson, Chief Executive Officer of EarthShell Corporation. "We have achieved one of our primary goals by developing a package design which exceeds performance expectations and maintains all of the environmental attributes characteristic of EarthShell Packaging."
Today’s announcement follows collaborative efforts between EarthShell and key individuals within the McDonald’s system to develop product enhancements, which include modifications to the closure mechanism and an improved film coating process, both of which improve the properties of the package while maintaining the original environmental profile of the EarthShell package.
"The process for securing McDonald’s validation of our packaging design has been intense and thorough," continued Hodson. "Meeting McDonald’s stringent performance requirements for distribution, warehousing, store operations and customer expectations is a great achievement and a milestone of which we are extremely proud."
The EarthShell container for the Big Mac sandwich was designed with the environment in mind. It was developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid sandwich packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The containers are made from reclaimed potato starch, natural limestone and post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. This new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam sandwich containers because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.
EarthShell Corporation has entered into a number of agreements to license its technology and to participate in joint ventures with existing manufacturers of foodservice packaging. Additional EarthShell Packaging products include: hinged-lid containers, next generation products such as plates, bowls, and hot and cold cups, and the recently announced new sandwich wraps. The company currently provides plates and bowls for use by the U.S. Department of Interior.
EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also provide important environmental advantages.

von disciple 18.04.01 09:44:24 3326124 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Die Akzeptanz durch McDonalds war wohl der Startschuss für andere: Die neuesten Meldungen zeigen 2 weitere Abnehmer sowie eine landesweite Ausstrahlung, sofern ich alles richtig übersetzt habe. Der Weg der nächsten Tage sollte also nur nach Norden sein!!

von disciple 23.04.01 15:49:53 3369050 EARTHSHELL CORP. DL-,01

Nochmal für die, die in Kürze die wichtigsten Facts der Meldungen wissen wollen:

http://www.diealternativen.de, Rubrik Geld, Aktienübersicht, Earthshell.

Earthshell legt zur Zeit täglich zu!!

[disciple]

will sonst keiner was dazu sagen? Ist niemand, der diese Aktie hat, hier?

[disciple]

Von der Homepage von Earthshell:

From BioCycle
Journal of Composting &Organics Recycling
March 2001, Page 80

TARGETING CAFETERIA STREAM
FEDERAL AGENCY TRIES BIODEGRADABLES
U.S. Department of the Interior pilot project diverts food residuals and biodegradable food service ware from employee cafeteria to composting.
Jeff Olawski
IN 1989, then Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan, Jr. — wanting to set an example for environmental stewardship — banned the use of polystyrene products in the department’s Washington D.C. headquarters’ cafeteria. A search for replacements revealed that paper products did not perform up to expectations. The cups were too hot to hold comfortably and often leaked, and the plates were too flimsy. With no substitute product in sight, the department’s food service contractor came up with an alternative: a polystyrene recycling project. The project was an apparent success until it was discovered — after five years of operation — that the materials were not being recycled. Instead, the recycling contractor had been sending the polystyrene to a landfill.

Caught in a crisis, the Department of the Interior (DOI) had to find another alternative, one that would satisfy a diverse set of requirements. The food service contractor demanded that the price be competitive, and DOI employees insisted that the product work properly. Above all was DOI’s requirement that whatever the alternative, it had to be better for the environment or else it wouldn’t be worth making the change.

The DOI eventually found EarthShell Packaging, which is made from potato starch, limestone, water and a small amount of recycled paper fiber. In addition to being biodegradable, the product was manufactured in a clean, energy efficient manner. Although the product was still in the research and development phase, the manufacturer — EarthShell Corporation of Baltimore, Maryland — was nonetheless interested in partnering with DOI to conduct “real world” testing of its then fledgling product line in order to move it to market. Besides offering a short-term solution to the polystyrene problem, DOI recognized the long-term impact biodegradable food service ware could have if combined with composting. The department employs 70,000 nationwide and has millions of visitors each year to the national parks and other facilities it manages. With that in mind, a pilot composting project was designed to explore the feasibility of cocomposting biodegradable food service ware and organics and to serve as a model for food residual management that could be replicated throughout all DOI facilities nationwide.

LAUNCHING THE PROJECT

The composting project — involving the DOI, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EarthShell — kicked off on Earth Day 1999 and ran for a year. Food service workers at DOI’s Washington D.C. headquarters cafeteria switched from the polystyrene plates and bowls to biodegradables. An educational campaign was launched that informed patrons of the program. Source separation areas in the cafeteria were redesigned so that patrons easily could divert biodegradable food service ware, unbleached recycled content paper napkins, any leftover organics and the 100 percent recycled content carry-out trays into specially marked containers lined with biodegradable trash bags. Once or twice a week, the DOI trucked the bagged material to USDA’s Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland, where Patricia Millner and colleagues tested different composting methods.

Millner, a USDA microbiologist, added grass clippings and partially decomposed fall leaves to the organics and food service ware in 3.5:2:1 proportions in order to achieve a C:N ratio of 32:1. Several approaches were used to reduce particle sizes and to improve the mix uniformity prior to composting. Moistening followed by pulverization (achieved by running over the mix with a front-end loader) worked the best and was as rapid as grinding. The mixtures were composted using windrows, static piles in bins (turned weekly with a front-end loader) and an Earth Tub in-vessel system. These were the methods that DOI most likely would consider in any future expansion of the pilot, especially if the food residuals were to be incorporated into an existing yard trimmings composting operation.

The quickest and most consistent results were obtained from the in-vessel container, which has a mixing auger. Only small traces of the biodegradable plates, bowls and bags could be identified after four weeks. Windrows and static piles were less efficient in decomposing the shredded biodegradables as the polymer films’ lighter weight made them susceptible to separating out during turning operations. As a result, they concentrated outside the piles rather than being uniformly distributed within. By six months, virtually all of traces of the biodegradables were gone in all the composts — on a gravimetric basis they represented a very small percentage (<0.5%) of the composts’ total dry weight.

According to Millner, peak self-heating ceased after approximately 12 weeks, although some additional decomposition occurred during the curing phase. At the six- month mark, mature compost from all three methods was screened using a standard three-eighth-inch trommel, and the final product did not contain any visibly recognizable traces of the food service ware. Preliminary results indicate that the compost is high quality. Millner used it to grow cucumbers and found they did as well as those grown in commercial potting mixes.

LESSONS LEARNED

The largest problem encountered during the pilot project was nonbiodegradable product contamination, which occurred in the cafeteria source separation area. It turned out that DOI cafeteria patrons thought that all of the food service ware was biodegradable; however, only the six-inch bowls and nine-inch plates were EarthShell products. The remaining service ware such as cups were still polystyrene and the eating utensils were conventional plastic. As a result, nonbiodegradables became commingled with the biodegradables, with plastic forks, knives, spoons and plastic wrap proving to be the major contaminants. This was a major problem that required personnel at USDA’s Beltsville Composting Research Facility to hand sort prior to composting.

Although the year-long composting project ended in May, 2000, the department would like to expand it into a full-scale operation that would include the headquarters’ cafeteria prep waste. To address the contamination issue, patron education efforts would be stepped up and the use of biodegradable service ware maximized. However, project team leader Ken Naser notes that DOI has yet to locate a local commercial composting facility that will accept food residuals. Nonetheless, the department continues to look for suitable facilities and composting partners in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and is even considering operating its own facility if suitable land can be found. Meanwhile, EarthShell Corporation continues to supply the department’s cafeteria with biodegradable plates and bowls. In January, the cafeteria started using and testing the company’s latest product — a clamshell sandwich container which, according to Naser, insulates well, is rigid enough to protect its contents, and opens and closes without problems. — J.O.

[disciple]

Und wieder eine Meldung, die sehr positive Konsequenzen haben könnte:

EarthShell Prepares to Enter Billion Dollar Hot Cup Market
Region Testing Introduction to Begin Within 60 Days



SANTA BARBARA, CA – APRIL 25, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of disposable food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that it plans to begin in-service testing of hot beverage cups as part of the company’s intent to enter the growing hot cup market. Designed for use with hot beverages such as coffee, tea and specialty hot drinks, the testing for the cups is scheduled to begin with a regional restaurant chain during the next 60 days. In the United States alone, the hot cup market is valued at just over $1 billion annually.

"The new EarthShell cups are designed to meet or exceed the performance of the other disposable hot cup products currently available while offering the unique environmental attributes associated with other EarthShell products," said Simon K. Hodson, President and CEO of EarthShell Corporation. "EarthShell hot cups will be made primarily from abundant limestone and renewable starch and will provide similar insulation characteristics when compared to polystyrene foam and offer far better heat retention properties compared to paper cups," added Hodson. "With growing interest in our plates, bowls and hinged-lid containers, EarthShell is rapidly gaining momentum and we are receiving numerous inquiries regarding our packaging for a variety of food and beverages uses."

EarthShell’s initial product development focused on plates, bowls, hinged containers, the recently announced new sandwich wraps and now, cups for hot beverages. Following the product testing being announced today, the company will provide more details regarding product availability and other significant characteristics of its first entry into the cup market. In keeping with the company’s mission, hot cups from EarthShell are designed to have unique environmental advantages when compared to traditional hot cups made from polystyrene foam and paper.

EarthShell Packaging, made from a composite material consisting primarily of natural limestone and renewable starch, is environmentally preferable from start to finish. When compared to traditional packaging, it uses less total energy and results in low greenhouse gas emissions. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation, biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, and is recyclable through composting.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages. For more information please visit our website at www.EarthShell.com.

[disciple]

Hi,


wer hat Zeit und Lust und kann gut genug englisch, um die Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals abzurufen??

First Quarter 2001 Conference Call

You are invited to listen to EarthShell’s quarterly conference call regarding the company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The details for the call are as follows:

Date: Monday, May 14, 2001

Time: 2:00p.m. Pacific (5:00p.m. Eastern)

Dial-in Number 1-706-634-1163

Conference ID: 340296

President and Chief Executive Officer Simon Hodson will host the call.

Please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time. An operator will check your name and organization and ask you to wait until the call begins. If you have difficulty connecting with the conference call number, please call [phone].

The conference call will also broadcast in listen-only mode on our website at www.earthshell.com. A replay of the conference call will be available for 24 hours beginning at approximately 5:00p.m. Pacific Time on May 14, 2001 by calling 1-706-645-9291; Conference ID is 340296. An audio replay will also be posted to our website at http://www.earthshell.com/flash/investor/index.html

If you have any questions before the conference call, please contact Investor Relations at 805-897-2294 or via email at [e-mail].

[disciple]

aus: http://election.excite.com/news/bw/010514/ca-earthshell

EarthShell Corporation Announces First Quarter 2001 Results


Updated 5:09 PM ET May 14, 2001
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - EarthShell(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001.
The first quarter net loss for fiscal year 2001 was $8.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2000.

"Our actual cash burn for the quarter was $6.9 million, which is within our target range set last year to reduce our operational cash burn rate to $2.0 million per month", stated Scott Houston, EarthShell chief financial officer. "We were able to reduce our Q1 cash burn rate by $650 thousand over Q4, and by Q2 we expect that the effect of our cost reduction efforts will have stabilized our cash burn at our targeted rate."

As of March 31, 2001 EarthShell had $6.7 million in cash and short-term investments, and no debt. As the Company prepares to support its partners in the commercial introduction of EarthShell products, capital requirements are being reduced. The Company continues to utilize its shelf registration to raise equity capital to fund its operations.

"Our achievement of strategic milestones with regard to the clamshell, bowl and plate is currently allowing us to raise capital on more favorable terms," highlighted Houston.

A live webcast of EarthShell`s Q1 2001 financial results conference call is scheduled for May 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. PST, and is available by logging onto the investor relations section of EarthShell`s website at http://www.earthshell.com/flash/investor/index.html.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps.

EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages. For more information, please visit our website at www.EarthShell.com.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties of other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company`s most recent Form 10-K and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Summary Financial Tables Follow -
EARTHSHELL CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

March 31, December 31,
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2001 2000
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,196,501 $ 7,791,654
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 576,365 492,889
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Total current assets 3,772,866 8,284,543

RESTRICTED CASH 3,500,000 3,500,000

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 36,292,183 36,265,647

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE 400,928 423,428

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TOTAL $ 43,965,977 $ 48,473,618
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS`
EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses $ 4,317,083 $ 5,910,897
Trade payable to majority
stockholder - 266,312
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Total current liabilities 4,317,083 6,177,209
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY:
Common stock, $.01 par value,
200,000,000 shares authorized;
101,373,459 issued and
outstanding as of September
30, 2000 and 100,045,166 as
of December 31, 1999 1,085,942 1,045,023
Additional paid-in common
capital 240,601,552 235,192,471
Deficit accumulated during the
development stage (202,038,600) (193,941,085)

Total stockholders` equity 39,648,894 42,296,409
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TOTAL $ 43,965,977 $ 48,473,618
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EARTHSHELL CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

November 1, 1992
For the Three Months (inception)
Ended March 31, through March
2001 2000 31, 2001
--------------------------- --------------
Expenses:
Related party research
and development $ 326,307 $ 1,984,423 $ 67,251,895
Other research and
development 4,420,431 4,069,721 67,613,052
Related party general
and administrative
expenses - 44,301 2,240,502
Other general and
administrative
expenses 2,184,906 1,987,910 45,335,439
Depreciation and
amortization 1,285,183 1,422,254 14,773,101
Related party patent
expenses - 143,390 8,693,105
------------ ------------ ------------
Total expenses 8,216,827 9,651,999 205,907,094

Interest income (119,312) (486,431) (10,439,034)
Related party interest
expense - - 4,770,731
Other interest expense - - 1,788,738
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss Before Income Taxes 8,097,515 9,165,568 202,027,529

Income Taxes - - 11,071
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Loss 8,097,515 9,165,568 202,038,600
Preferred Dividends - - 9,926,703
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Loss Available To
Common Stockholders $ 8,097,515 $ 9,165,568 $211,965,303
============ ============ ============
Basic And Diluted Loss
Per Common Share $ 0.08 $ 0.09 $ 2.38

Weighted Average Number
Of Common Shares 106,982,760 100,045,166 89,141,612
www.EarthShell.com

[disciple]

Nach den Kursrückgängen der letzten Tage von über 4 $ auf mittlerweile ca. 3,2 - 3,3 $ ist Earthshell vielleicht wieder ein verstärkter Kaufkandidat.

Auch wenn die Resultate des 1. Quartals noch nicht zur Entzückung geführt haben - es war wohl nicht zu erwarten, dass sich die Akzeptanz durch McDonalds schon so kurzfristig in Millionengewinnen zeigt, sondern ich denke, da müssen wir schon auf die nächsten Quartalsergebnisse warten.

[algood]

@disciple
Mich interessiert Dein Hinweis auf eine Zusammenarbeit mit Melitta. Melitta ist nicht nur im Kaffeefiltergeschäft tätig, sondern auch bei Staubsaugertüten aktiv. In letzter Zeit finden Wirrfaservliese Einzug bei diesen Beuteln.
Weißt Du mehr?
Und wer ist der `unaussprechbare` Partner?
mfg
algood

[disciple]

@algood

Ich habe leider auch keine besonderen Connections zu Earthshell. Lese nur die Meldungen und mache mir meine Gedanken drüber. Sorry, mehr weiss ich nicht.

[disciple]

2 weitere Meldungen von Anfang Juni:


EarthShell Meets May 29th Milestone to McDonald’s System

SANTA BARBARA, CA – June 4, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq:ERTH), innovators of foodservice disposable packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that it met its commitment to supply McDonald’s with the recently approved final design of the EarthShell Big Mac container by May 29th. Initially, the new container will be used in the more than 100 Chicago locations, which have been using EarthShell Packaging containers for over a year. These McDonald’s restaurants will now be using the Big Mac containers, which feature double-tab closures and an improved coating. The new features enhance the properties of the package while maintaining the original environmental profile. Approval of this final design resulted from a thorough validation program to meet McDonald’s world-class performance requirements for distribution, warehousing, store operations and customer expectations.

"Supplying the McDonald’s restaurants, currently using the EarthShell package, with the final product design must be seen as an important milestone," said Simon K. Hodson, Chief Executive Officer of EarthShell Corporation. "Capacity is being readied for expanded use of the hinged container to more McDonald’s locations in the Midwest and the introduction of the product to the West Coast in the near future."

All future Big Mac sandwich container orders will be filled using the approved double-tab closure design. Since the introduction of the new-to-the-world packaging to select McDonald’s Chicago locations more than a year ago, nearly eight million Big Mac sandwiches have been served using the EarthShell Packaging hinged container.

The EarthShell container for the Big Mac sandwich was designed with the environment in mind. It was developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and in consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid sandwich packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The containers are made from reclaimed potato starch, natural limestone and post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. This new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam sandwich containers because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also provide important environmental advantages.








EarthShell Packaging® Purchased for
‘Green Graduation’

Five College Recycling Program Recommends EarthShell Packaging

Santa Barbara, CA - June 5, 2001 - EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that the Five College Recycling Program, which represents the combined recycling efforts of five New England colleges, will recommend the use of EarthShell Packaging at dining facilities throughout the five-college system. The consortium, comprised of Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, and Smith Colleges along with the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, supports EarthShell Packaging following high praise from attendees at recent commencement activities at Hampshire College, which purchased the disposables.

"Students request recyclable products and biodegradables and we’ve responded by using EarthShell Packaging at the ‘Green Graduation’ at Hampshire College. EarthShell plates were used to serve a variety of hot and cold foods and the attendees at the ‘Green Graduation’ were very impressed with their strength and overall performance," said Angie Fowler, Manager of the Five College Recycling Program. "In addition, the Program will also now be encouraging its member institutions to use EarthShell Packaging for their dining facilities and snack venues."

The Five College Recycling Program, which coordinates the environmental efforts of the five colleges, promotes recycling, composting and waste reduction in response to the growing environmental concerns of the campus populations. Following the ‘green’ ceremony at the college, the EarthShell Packaging plates were gathered with other compostables and transported to Hampshire’s Farm Center composting facility.

In other Company news, EarthShell Corporation recently announced that after extensive in-house testing of the first EarthShell Packaging hot beverage cups, initial in-market testing will begin shortly. The first evaluations will take place with the Sacramento-based Java City coffeehouse chain followed by testing with at least one additional customer.

EarthShell Packaging, designed with the environment in mind, is made from a new-to-the-world composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional rigid packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. It biodegrades in marine and composting environments, and is recyclable through composting.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages. For more information please visit our website at www.EarthShell.com

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EarthShell Packaging® Featured on Alexander Haig`s World Business Review TV Series

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2001 --Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. is proud to announce the appearance of Simon Hodson, President and CEO of EarthShell Corporation, on Alexander Haig`s World Business Review. The discussion focuses on environmentally responsible solutions. The episode airs June 19th through June 24th, 2001, on U.S. public television stations, including those in such major markets as New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami.

"EarthShell was invited to appear on the program because by all indications, its packaging is an environmentally preferable alternative to traditional food service packaging," said Wendy Altman, the show`s associate producer.
EarthShell Packaging has pioneered a brand new class of material used to develop a number of products presently being used in the foodservice industry. Its first customer, McDonald`s(R) Corporation, has approved the final product design of the EarthShell Packaging hinged container for the Big Mac(R) sandwich. In meeting McDonald`s expectations, the new sandwich package has been design and is being produced according to world-class standards. In addition, EarthShell Packaging plates and bowls have been used for over two years in the cafeteria of the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C.

Hodson appears on World Business Review to discuss EarthShell`s activities in licensing and commercializing its proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of environmentally preferable disposable food service packaging. "We are only beginning to harness (the revolutionary material`s) potential, but current applications are in the food service industry," said Hodson. "EarthShell Packaging has been proven again and again to be a quality food service packaging material with environmental benefits that are unprecedented."

Not only does EarthShell design packaging with the environment in mind, the company adheres to environmentally responsible standards even in its manufacturing process, which itself is energy-efficient. In August 2000, after working for two years to meet the rigorous criteria, the EarthShell Packaging hinged sandwich container was recognized as being the first rigid food service packaging to receive the Green Seal certification. Green Seal is an organization that develops standards for many environmentally responsible consumer products including paints, appliances, household cleaners, cooling/heating systems, etc.

EarthShell Packaging is made from a new composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions, when compared to traditional rigid packaging. The packaging, in addition its excellent strength and insulation, is considered safe for marine and wildlife, and biodegrades in municipal facilities (where available), or in your backyard. Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers composting to be a form of recycling.

Taped in Washington, DC, World Business Review can also be viewed on PBS The Business & Technology Network, Bloomberg Television, TWA, United Airlines, or through video on demand via Yahoo!Broadcast. WBR, a continuing education series, is being used in a variety of business and technology courses or within the Business School libraries at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth College, Duke University, DePaul University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, City University of Hong Kong, among other distinguished institutions of higher education.

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EARTHSHELL PACKAGING® TO EXPAND TO ALL MCDONALD’S® CHICAGO AREA RESTAURANTS


SANTA BARBARA, CA – July 26, 2001 – EarthShell® Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH) announced significant news today that it has been given the "go-ahead" by McDonald’s Corporation to supply all 465 Chicago area McDonald’s restaurants with the new EarthShell Packaging container for the Big Mac® sandwich. Designed with the environment in mind, the limestone-and-starch based packaging has been used continuously to serve more than 10 million Big Mac sandwiches since its introduction in over 100 McDonald’s restaurants last year. Today’s announced product expansion for EarthShell Packaging containers will occur as part of a normal course of business with our customer’s system. West Coast expansion is expected to occur this Fall.

"We are pleased to report today’s good news and believe it is an excellent reflection of McDonald’s confidence in EarthShell Packaging," said Simon K. Hodson, Chief Executive Officer of EarthShell Corporation. "While earlier plans called for expansion to 300 Chicago area stores, we are continuing to build momentum as we announce our plans to move to nearly 500 McDonald’s restaurants."

As recently announced, McDonald’s approved the product design of the new container, which includes a new double-tab closure mechanism and an improved coating. Reports by McDonald’s restaurants currently using the redesigned, compostable package indicate that it performs extremely well and meets all requirements for both store operations and customer expectations, which are the primary qualifications for expansion.

The EarthShell container for the Big Mac sandwich was designed with the environment in mind. It was developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and in consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid sandwich packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The containers are made from reclaimed potato starch, natural limestone and post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. This new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam sandwich containers because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility, where available, or in your backyard.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.earthshell.com.

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EARTHSHELL® CORPORATION AND CORNELL UNIVERSITY ENTER INTO COMMERCIAL SUPPLY AGREEMENT

Environmental Awareness on College Campuses Promotes Interest in EarthShell Packaging®


SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 22, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH) innovators of patented food service packaging designed with the environment in mind announced today that it has signed a commercial agreement to supply EarthShell Packaging to Cornell University, which will begin using the packaging at food service venues on its Ithaca, New York campus. Cornell decided to switch to EarthShell Packaging because of its excellent performance and unique environmental advantages such as reduced consumption of energy in production, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and biodegradation characteristics. At Cornell and other universities across the country, students have become more environmentally aware than ever before and are driving change by requesting ‘greener’ practices.

"Cornell University feels strongly about the preservation of our environment and is taking steps to do its part," said LeNorman Strong, Assistant Vice President of Student and Academic Services for Cornell University. "The superior environmental profile of EarthShell Packaging allows us to be more responsive to the concerns of our student body, demonstrates our commitment to the environment and strengthens our overall environmental profile."

Cornell University will replace its current polystyrene and paper food service items with EarthShell Packaging plates, bowls and hinged-lid sandwich containers. "Dining Services respects its surroundings and practices environmentalism wherever possible," said Nadeem Siddiqui, Director of Dining & Retail Services at Cornell University. "The unique attributes of EarthShell Packaging help to further enhance our environmental program and we are very pleased that Cornell will be using the products in its dining venues."

The university will expand its current composting programs to include the EarthShell Packaging, diverting waste from landfills and returning it to Earth’s natural cycles. Additionally, the university will supply signage and information in its food service venues regarding EarthShell Packaging and its environmental profile.

"We are proud to supply EarthShell Packaging to Cornell University and see this as great news for our company," said Vincent J. Truant, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of EarthShell Corporation. "The growing list of commercial agreements we have with public sector facilities, quick-service restaurants and major institutions, such as Cornell University, illustrates growing market acceptance of EarthShell Packaging."

EarthShell Corporation is currently involved in discussions with many other colleges and universities in the Northeast and Northwest United States regarding the use of EarthShell Packaging on their campuses. Oregon State University, which has been successfully testing EarthShell Packaging products in its food service venues, reports positive responses to the packaging.

Also, as previously reported, EarthShell Packaging was purchased for the ‘Green Graduation’ ceremony at a New England college, which is a member of the Five College Recycling Program, a consortium of five Massachusetts universities. The Five College Recycling Program coordinates the environmental initiatives of the colleges and promotes recycling, composting and waste reduction in response to the growing concerns of the campus populations.

"We believe that the use of our packaging on college campuses raises environmental awareness and helps our future leaders understand the importance of sustainable development, which means using abundant, renewable resources to meet our needs without compromising the resources of coming generations," Mr. Truant added.

EarthShell Packaging is designed with the environment in mind. It is made from a new-to-the-world composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. It biodegrades in marine and composting environments, and is recyclable through composting.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

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EARTHSHELL PACKAGING® TO BE SUPPLIED TO U.S. NATIONAL PARK

Acre Cafe at the Presidio to Use EarthShell Packaging Plates and Bowls


SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 23, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of patented foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind announced today that it has entered into a commercial agreement to supply EarthShell Packaging plates and bowls to Acre Café at the Presidio, located in San Francisco, California. As a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the National Park System, the Presidio which is hailed as an environmental leader among National Parks, is committed to preserving the environment for future generations through conservation practices including water conservation, waste management and transportation alternatives.

"We are glad to begin using EarthShell Packaging," said Javier Canales, Manager of Acre Café. "The Presidio is not only a park, but a community inhabited by people as well as marine and wildlife, and EarthShell Packaging helps us maintain both our environmental objectives and waste management practices, which helps us preserve our environment for future generations."

Acre Café at the Presidio is one of the park’s gourmet restaurants, and offers a variety of dishes using only free-range meats, organic produce, and organic coffees. Additionally, while the café is scheduled to begin using the plates and bowls this month, other food service venues at the Presidio have expressed interest in using EarthShell Packaging to meet their food service needs.

"We are excited to be expanding our relationship with the U.S. Department of the Interior through our commercial agreement with this national park," said Simon K. Hodson, President and CEO of EarthShell Corporation. "This is the first of many national parks we anticipate will be using EarthShell Packaging."

EarthShell Packaging is designed with the environment in mind. It is made from a new-to-the-world composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. It biodegrades in marine and composting environments, and is recyclable through composting.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

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EARTHSHELL CORPORATION ENTERS COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH BON APPETIT

A Major Food Service Provider to Supply EarthShell Packaging to Key College Accounts


SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 6, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH) innovators of patented foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind announced today that it has entered into a commercial agreement with Bon Appétit Management Company. The agreement outlines that EarthShell Packaging® plates, bowls and hinged-lid containers will initially be supplied to the food service dining venues of both Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington and Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington, where Bon Appétit manages their food service operations. California-based Bon Appétit provides food service management through café and catering services to over 200 corporations, colleges, universities and several specialty venues.

"Our goal was to find economical products that are also biodegradable, and we believe that EarthShell Packaging, with its superior environmental profile, is ideal and fits the needs of our customers who request high-quality, biodegradable disposables as part of their food service management programs," said Jack Spurlock Director of Purchasing for Bon Appétit Management Company. "Bon Appétit is a different kind of food service management company with its own unique perspectives on environmental practices, and because of our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility and to promoting the well being of our environment, our new agreement with EarthShell Corporation is simply a natural fit."

EarthShell Packaging has begun to penetrate the market, and greater environmental awareness along with competitive pricing and performance are responsible for increased product demand, particularly on college campuses. As announced late last month, EarthShell Corporation entered into a commercial agreement with Cornell University to supply EarthShell Packaging to food service venues at Cornell’s Ithaca, New York campus. As also previously reported, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. National Park Service have begun using the products at select locations.

Bon Appétit made the decision to purchase EarthShell Packaging plates, bowls and hinged-lid containers after the biodegradable disposables met specific environmental criteria, including being made from renewable sources, other than petroleum or trees. "Today’s news contributes to the positive momentum of our company," said Vincent J. Truant, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for EarthShell Corporation. "Our growing list of customers, especially colleges and universities, indicates not only increasing market acceptance of EarthShell Packaging, but the widespread understanding of environmental sustainability and preservation."

EarthShell Packaging is environmentally preferable from start to finish. It is made from a new-to-the-world material that consists primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. From the gathering of the raw materials, through production, use and disposal, EarthShell Packaging uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. Additionally, EarthShell Packaging is 100% biodegradable: like leaves and grass, EarthShell Packaging biodegrades and is recyclable through composting. It biodegrades in marine environments, and because of its biodegradable nature, EarthShell Packaging is also safer for wildlife than traditional food service packaging.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. Compared to traditional foodservice packaging materials, EarthShell Packaging is designed to provide important environmental advantages, while being both cost and performance competitive.

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EARTHSHELL CORPORATION RECOGNIZED BY DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

SANTA BARBARA, CA and WASHINGTON, DC– August 20, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation, innovators of patented foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that it has received high praise from Defenders of Wildlife, one of the nation’s largest wildlife conservation organizations. As part of its mission, Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of plants and wild animals in their natural communities.

"EarthShell Corporation has developed a very impressive biodegradable material," said Rodger Schlickeisen, President and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife. "EarthShell Packaging helps to preserve the environment for future generations of wildlife and humans alike. We are pleased to work with EarthShell to promote environmental awareness and the protection of the beauty of our great nation."

The conservation organization publicly applauds EarthShell Corporation for the development of EarthShell Packaging, which is made primarily from natural ingredients, reduces hazards to the environment and is safe for marine and wildlife.

"To be working with such an esteemed organization that is dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and the environment is an honor," said Simon K. Hodson, President and CEO of EarthShell Corporation. "Defenders of Wildlife is a key leader in the environmental community. We value their recognition of our new packaging, and we welcome the opportunity to work together."

EarthShell Packaging is designed with the environment in mind. It is made from a new-to-the-world composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. It biodegrades in marine and composting environments, and is recyclable through composting.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.earthshell.com.


Defenders of Wildlife is a national non-profit organization working to save wildlife and habitat and defend environmental safeguards. Established in 1947, Defenders has nearly one million supporters across the country. Best known for its success in restoring wolves to Yellowstone National Park, its programs include efforts to save the dolphins, whales, manatees, bears and songbirds.

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EARTHSHELL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2001 RESULTS

SANTA BARBARA, CA, August 10, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq: ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001.


The second quarter net loss for fiscal year 2001 was $9.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, an improvement of 14 percent over the second quarter of fiscal year 2000.


"Our operational cash burn rate for the quarter was $7.2 million and was in-line with our expectations", stated Scott Houston, EarthShell’s chief financial officer. "We experienced a slight increase over Q1 due to an increase in legal costs bringing the Novamont litigation to a favorable conclusion."


As of June 30, 2001 EarthShell had $8.3 million in cash and short-term investments with no debt.


"We continue to achieve key milestones that demonstrate the significant commercial potential of The EarthShell technology. We are expecting a strong fourth quarter fueled by the continued expansion of our clamshell product with current customers for existing and new supply agreements for plates, bowls as well as other products," highlighted Houston.


A live webcast of EarthShell’s Q2 2001 financial results conference call is scheduled for August 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. PST, and is available by logging onto the investor relations section of EarthShell’s website at http://www.earthshell.com/flash/investor/index.html.





CLAIMS OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT AGAINST EARTHSHELL® CORPORATION ARE DROPPED




SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 10, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that the lawsuit brought by Italy-based Novamont S.p.A. ("Novamont") has been dismissed. As part of the agreement between EarthShell and Novamont, EarthShell’s rights to manufacture and distribute food service disposables through its operating partners are fully protected and expanded to include the application of Novamont’s technology.

"EarthShell Corporation and its parent company, E. Khashoggi Industries, LLC ("EKI") have taken appropriate action to defend its unique and proprietary technology," said Scott Houston, Chief Financial Officer of EarthShell Corporation. Houston added, "We are pleased with the successful resolution of this dispute."

EarthShell Corporation is a material science company engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other food service packaging materials, and also provides important environmental advantages.

EarthShell Packaging is designed with the environment in mind. It is made from a new-to-the-world composite material consisting primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. It uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional rigid packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. It biodegrades in marine and composting environments, and is recyclable through composting.

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INTERNET CATALOG COMPANY TO OFFER EARTHSHELL PACKAGING® THROUGH ELECTRONIC COMMERCE


EarthShell Packaging Available For Purchase Through Green Earth Office Supply


SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 27, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), an environmental packaging technology company, announced today that it will make its environmentally preferable plates, bowls and hinged-lid containers available through Green Earth Office Supply, a retailer which markets and sells ‘green’ products through its Internet catalogs. EarthShell Corporation is offering Internet ordering in response to numerous requests from individuals and small businesses wishing to purchase the company’s products.

"We are excited to add EarthShell Packaging to our product offerings," said Andrea Wilson, president of Green Earth Office Supply. "EarthShell has done a great job of designing highly functional packaging products with superior environmental qualities. They fit in very nicely with our line of environmentally friendly office and school supplies."

Green Earth Office Supply markets products through online catalogs featured on its web site, www.greenearthofficesupply.com, through which potential customers can search for ‘green’ supplies. In addition to featuring EarthShell Packaging on the Green Earth web site, the retailer will also maintain its own inventory of the products, which will be shipped directly from its warehouse in California.

"Making our products available through an Internet-based company further illustrates our commitment to expand the availability of EarthShell Packaging to service the entire market - from food service distribution, to major quick-service restaurant chains and retailers, to individuals and small businesses throughout the country regardless of size," said Vincent J. Truant, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of EarthShell Corporation.


EarthShell Packaging is environmentally preferable from start to finish. It is made from a new-to-the-world material that consists primarily of abundant limestone and renewable starch. From the gathering of the raw materials, through production, use and disposal, EarthShell Packaging uses less total energy and results in lower greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional packaging. EarthShell Packaging is strong and provides good insulation. Additionally, EarthShell Packaging is 100% biodegradable: like leaves and grass, EarthShell Packaging biodegrades and is recyclable through composting. It biodegrades in marine environments, and because of its biodegradable nature, EarthShell Packaging is also safer for wildlife than traditional food service packaging.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable foodservice packaging, such as cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials, and also to provide important environmental advantages.

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Heute nach Börsenschluss kommen die Zahlen des dritten Quartals von Earthshell. Vielleicht werden die Zahlen des vierten Quartals bereits durch folgende Meldung beeinflusst:




McDonald`s® Ready for Next Phase of Expansion with EarthShell Packaging®





SANTA BARBARA, CA-November 13, 2001-EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that EarthShell Packaging containers for the McDonald’s Big Mac® sandwich will be supplied to all McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Chicago area beginning this month. Following a recent announcement that EarthShell sandwich containers received McDonald’s approval to expand from just over 125 to nearly 500 restaurants, today’s news defines the timing of this important expansion. After Chicago, the next phase of expansion is to restaurants on the West Coast. The Company is prepared for West Coast expansion, which they anticipate within the next 30 to 60 days.

According to the Company, EarthShell containers are being well received by the restaurants, and the product is performing well. EarthShell containers have been used to serve more than 15 million Big Mac sandwiches through testing in the McDonald’s system. The container has now passed every test and reflects the modifications requested by McDonald’s.

The EarthShell container for the Big Mac sandwich was designed with the environment in mind. It was developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and in consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid sandwich packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The containers are made from natural limestone, reclaimed potato starch, 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. The new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam sandwich containers because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility (where available) or in your backyard.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.

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EarthShell® Corporation and Sodexho Reach Supply Agreement





SANTA BARBARA, CA – November 14, 2001 – EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), an environmental packaging technology company, announced today that it has entered into a commercial agreement with Sodexho, North America’s leading facilities and food service management provider. The agreement outlines that Sodexho will initially purchase commercial quantities of EarthShell Packaging plates, bowls and hinged-lid containers for both the Oilfield Services Division of the Northwestern Alaska Native Association (NANA), which provides a variety of oilfield services for the Alaska Pipeline Service Company, and Hampshire College in New England.

Sodexho Purchasing Director, Jim Pazzanese said the decision to use EarthShell Packaging in Alaska and at Hampshire is part of an overall strategy to increase the use of products that are designed with the environment in mind or made from natural or recycled materials. "Sodexho has decided to incorporate EarthShell Packaging as part of the food service management programs of the Oilfield Services Division of NANA because we are concerned about our environment and we know our clients and customers are, too," said Pazzanese. "EarthShell Packaging is very similar in performance and price to standard food service packaging. What makes EarthShell Packaging special is its environmental characteristics, which we view as a tremendous benefit for our customers and ourselves."

Sodexho, the wholly owned North American subsidiary of Sodexho Alliance, is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the U.S. and Canada, with $4.7 billion in annual sales. Sodexho offers a variety of innovative outsourcing solutions, including food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset and materials management, and laundry services to corporations, health care facilities, schools, universities and colleges, and remote sites. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, the company has 111,000 employees at more than 6,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

"Reaching a commercial agreement with Sodexho illustrates the growing acceptance of EarthShell Packaging," said Simon K. Hodson, president and chief executive officer of EarthShell Corporation. "We are finding that more businesses are approaching their packaging needs with increased environmental awareness, which indicates that greener practices are evolving as part of everyday business."

EarthShell Packaging sandwich containers, plates and bowls were designed with the environment in mind. They were developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and in consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid food service packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The products are made from natural limestone, reclaimed potato starch, 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. The new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam packaging because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility (where available) or in your backyard. In addition to EarthShell Corporation’s rigid packaging, the company has recently introduced flexible packaging in the form of sandwich wraps that also have been developed using a Life Cycle Inventory. The wraps biodegrade when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrate in water and can be composted in a commercial facility (where available) or in your backyard.

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SANTA BARBARA, CA-November 20, 2001-EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is now offering EarthShell Packaging at select Baltimore-area stores. EarthShell plates and bowls are now available for a trial period in White Marsh, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Dundalk, and Hunt Valley.

"Offering our products direct to the consumer is an important link in building a strong EarthShell Packaging brand," said Vincent J. Truant, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of EarthShell Corporation. "Our consumer discussions to date give us confidence that EarthShell Packaging will be well received by the Wal-Mart customer."

EarthShell Packaging plates and bowls are featured in the "Main Action Alley" at the selected Wal-Mart stores. Consumers will be drawn to the products, which are easily identified by a display that announces, "It’s Your Planet. It’s Your Choice. EarthShell.™" Individual packages feature bold green and yellow graphics with the EarthShell Packaging brand sunburst. Affordably priced, the plates and bowls now offer consumers an alternative to traditional polystyrene and coated paper options. Consumers can learn more about product attributes and benefits from fact cards provided on the display.

EarthShell Packaging sandwich containers, plates and bowls were designed with the environment in mind. They were developed over many years using a Life Cycle Inventory and in consultation with leading environmental experts to reduce the environmental burdens of rigid food service packaging through the careful selection of raw materials, processes and suppliers. The products are made from natural limestone, reclaimed potato starch, 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (which does not require the cutting of trees), biodegradable polymer and wax coatings, and water. The new packaging substantially reduces risk to wildlife compared to polystyrene foam packaging because it biodegrades when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrates in water when crushed or broken and can be composted in a commercial facility (where available) or in your backyard. In addition to EarthShell Corporation’s rigid packaging, the company has recently introduced flexible packaging in the form of sandwich wraps that also have been developed using a Life Cycle Inventory. The wraps biodegrade when exposed to moisture in nature, physically disintegrate in water and can be composted in a commercial facility (where available) or in your backyard.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.

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EarthShell Packaging® Now at Wal-Mart in Select Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington Locations





SANTA BARBARA, CA-November 20, 2001-EarthShell Corporation (NASDAQ: ERTH), innovators of foodservice packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is now offering EarthShell Packaging at select Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area stores. EarthShell plates and bowls are now available for a trial period in select Wal-Mart stores in Portland, St. Helen’s and Wood Village, Oregon in addition to two locations in Vancouver, Washington.

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EARTHSHELL® CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY
FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCA YEAR 2001 RESULTS

SANTA BARBARA, CA - March 28, 2002 - EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq: ERTH), innovators of food service packaging designed with the environment in mind, announced today preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2001 financial and operating results for the period ended December 31, 2001.

Preliminary net loss for the fourth quarter was $28.2 million, or $0.24 cents per share on approximately 117 million shares outstanding. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, preliminary net loss was $56.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $48.9 million for the prior fiscal year, or $0.48 per diluted share.

These preliminary results include a $13.4 million one-time charge in the fourth quarter to write-off equipment and installation costs of manufacturing lines. The Company has yet to finalize transfer and payment terms for certain commercial production equipment. Once determined, the negotiated transfer value may have a significant impact on the net book carrying value of the asset, which is currently reflected on the corporate books. The Company has filed for a routine extension of time to finalize this accounting issue.

Without giving effect to one-time charges to write-off equipment and installation costs, the preliminary fourth quarter loss reported would have been $14.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, a sequential quarter to quarter increase of $4.2 million. The year ended 2001 preliminary net loss reported would have been $42.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, a year-to-year comparative improvement of $6.0 million.

Cash used for operations during the fourth quarter remained nearly constant compared to the third quarter at $9.4 million. Capital expenditures to adapt the manufacturing line in Owings Mills, Maryland to produce EarthShell Packaging for the McDonald`s Big Mac sandwich container also remained constant over the third quarter at $0.3 million.

At December 31, the Company had no debt and $4.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which, $3.5 million is restricted for future manufacturing equipment purchases. During the fourth quarter, the Company sold 4.1 million shares of its common stock to raise $8.5 million in cash for its operations. Subsequent to December 31, the Company raised an additional $10.6 million.

EarthShell will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2001 results today at 2:15pm Pacific Time, 5:15pm Eastern Time. The live audio webcast and replay can be accessed by going to investor.earthshell.com.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in the licensing and commercialization of proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid containers, and sandwich wraps. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost and performance competitive compared to other foodservice packaging materials.

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nur mal so: die fa. gehört e. khashoggi. das ist der bruder des grössten waffenhändlers der welt. zwischen den firmenimperien der beiden brüder bestehen schwer zu durchschauende verflechtungen. welcher mensch mit auch nur einem funken moralischem gefühl möchte an so einer fa beteiligt sein? mfg

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Hi,

aufgrund eines Journalisten-Fehlers (siehe zweite Meldung hier) ging´s dramatisch abwärts - eine gute Chance für einen weiteren Einstieg??


EARTHSHELL® and DuPont Form Strategic Alliance to
Accelerate Commercialization of Environmentally Preferred Packaging



SANTA BARBARA, CA and WILMINGTON, DE, April 11, 2002 - EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq:ERTH) and DuPont (NYSED) announced today that they have expanded their relationship from the joint development agreement formed in April 2001 to a strategic alliance. Initially, the companies will focus on the $1 billion global food service wraps market. The alliance combines EarthShell patented composite material technology with DuPont expertise in materials, development, manufacturing and marketing - offering environmentally preferred packaging and systems to the food service industry such as restaurants, quick service, and convenience stores.

EarthShell and DuPont intend to collaborate closely to identify opportunities that combine EarthShell Packaging with DuPont™ Biomax® hydro/biodegradable polyester coatings/films and technology. Biomax® offers a unique combination of biodegradability and superior barrier properties for better performance over a wider range of applications than is possible with other coatings or films. EarthShell Packaging can use Biomax® in its disposable packaging such as bowls, plates, cups and sandwich wraps.
EarthShell Packaging is manufactured using composite technology that combines inorganics such as abundantly available limestone with organics such as renewable starch. The products, which biodegrade in composting environments, combine excellent performance with environmental benefits. When compared to traditional food service packaging materials, EarthShell disposable products are uniquely cost competitive.

As part of the strategic alliance, the companies have signed a non-binding letter of intent to license EarthShell flexible food service wrap technology exclusively to DuPont. The letter also allows for future expansion to other EarthShell technologies and products. Under the alliance, DuPont assumes leadership of the development, production, marketing and distribution of the food service wraps and takes a more active role in the promotion of other EarthShell Packaging products. For all products DuPont sells that use the EarthShell technology, EarthShell will receive a royalty.

"We are pleased with the progress of our joint development, and see the strategic alliance as the logical next step in our relationship with EarthShell," said David P. Ferretti, global business manager-DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers. "We have worked with EarthShell for over a year, and believe in the unique environmental attributes of their technology and products. At DuPont, we intend to utilize our strong applications development capabilities and broad market access to expedite the commercialization of these exciting new products."

"We are delighted to expand our DuPont relationship, with the goal of bringing EarthShell Packaging to market and accelerating revenue growth," said Simon Hodson, president and chief executive officer at EarthShell Corporation. "With focus on our core competency, EarthShell will continue to develop innovative technologies that satisfy consumer demand for more environmentally preferable products."

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in licensing and commercializing its proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable food service packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid container and sandwich wraps. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost- and performance-competitive compared to other food service packaging materials. Additional information may be found via the Internet at www.earthshell.com.

The strategic business unit of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers is a global supplier of ethylene copolymers, polyamides and polyesters to the food and non-food industries. For more information on DuPont Packaging, visit www.dupont.com/packaging.

During 2002, DuPont is celebrating its 200th year of scientific achievement and innovation - providing products and services that improve the lives of people everywhere. Based in Wilmington, Del., DuPont delivers science-based solutions for markets that make a difference in people`s lives in food and nutrition; health care; apparel; home and construction; electronics; and transportation.








EARTHSHELL® CORPORATION ISSUES STATEMENT
IN RESPONSE TO WIRE SERVICE STORIES



SANTA BARBARA, CA - April 18, 2002 - In response to the Dow Jones news report appearing the afternoon of April 17, 2002, EarthShell Corporation (Nasdaq:ERTH) is issuing the following statement:

A reporter from Dow Jones Newswire erroneously reported that EarthShell doubts its ability to continue as a going concern. The information, which was referenced out of context, was derived from notes to EarthShell`s financial statements and from the auditor`s opinion letter which contains a standard phrase for companies such as EarthShell that do not have at least 12 months of prospective funding, noting that such factors may indicate that the Company may not be able to continue as a going concern, unless the Company is successful in raising additional capital.

As stated in the 10-K, and contrary to the impression created by the Newswire story, the Company is confident in its ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its business plans. The Company encourages investors to read its full 10-K filing. In particular, shareholders should note that the auditor`s opinion letter should be read in the context of the notes to the financial statements, which clearly state, "The Company continues to sell equity in private transactions using its shelf registration statements as it has in the past, and will continue to consider alternative financing opportunities to minimize the cost of capital to the Company." The Company has raised more than $50 million in equity financing over the past 2 years and over $14 million since December 31, 2001, which has improved the Company`s financial condition since that time.

Notwithstanding the Company`s belief that it will be able to raise adequate capital, or even its historical record in securing funding to date for each of the past three years, the Company has responsibly cautioned shareholders in the Liquidity section of the MD&A, that, until funding is actually secured, it cannot be certain that funding commitments can be obtained on favorable terms.

The Company reports that it is in the process of completing the phase of initial product and process development and entering a phase of broad commercialization and market expansion through industry partners. As initial EarthShell products are demonstrated commercially and as our industry partners take over manufacturing responsibility, royalty revenues to EarthShell will begin and its development costs and other capital needs should decrease significantly, demonstrating the value of the EarthShell revenue model. The Company has no debt and has strategic relationships with experienced industry operating partners who are committing resources to capture more than $200 million in EarthShell product sales.

EarthShell Corporation is engaged in licensing and commercializing its proprietary composite material technology for the manufacture of disposable food service packaging, including cups, plates, bowls, hinged-lid container and sandwich wraps. In addition to certain environmental characteristics, EarthShell Packaging is designed to be cost- and performance-competitive compared to other food service packaging materials.