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Stamps.com
Stamps.com Company Overview
Founded in 1996, Stamps.com is the leading provider of Internet-based postage solutions. Stamps.com was the first company to be approved by the U.S. Postal Service to offer a software-only postage service that lets customers buy and print postage online. The company targets small businesses, small and home offices and individuals through partnerships with companies including Office Depot, Microsoft, NCR, CompUSA, Earthlink, HP, Dymo, Vendio and the U.S. Postal Service. Stamps.com is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the symbol STMP.
Stamps.com Service
Stamps.com offers customers a secure Internet mailing solution to print postage using their existing PC, printer and Internet connection without having to go to the post office. Individuals, home offices and small businesses can now manage their mailing and shipping operations more efficiently and securely than with postage meters or regular stamps. Everyone can enjoy the convenience of online postage and avoid waiting in line at the post office. In addition, for businesses, Stamps.com is up to 80% cheaper than a traditional postage meter and allows for easy tracking and reporting of postage expenditures.
Mail Security
Stamps.com uses a two-dimensional barcode as a replacement for traditional postage. This 2-D barcode contains important information about the mail piece including the sender's identity. Stamps.com's "intelligent" postage is thus more secure than traditional anonymous stamped mail which offers limited information and is not traceable back to the sender. Stamps.com is currently working with the U.S. Postal Service on ways to increase the use of secure mail and reduce the volume of anonymous mail.
Financial
Stamps.com recently reported financial results for Q3-2003, which included total revenue of $5.3 million and gross margin of 58%. Cash net loss from continuing operations was $0.04 on a per share basis. The company continues to maintain a strong financial position, finishing the quarter with cash and cash equivalents totaling $164.8 million, or $3.74 per weighted average share.
Great for individuals and businesses!
- Buy and print postage online 24/7
- Use your PC, printer and Internet connection - no additional hardware!
- Send everything from postcards to packages worldwide
- Create professional-looking mail, track postage usage with detailed reports, integrate with Microsoft Office 2003
- Ship conveniently with discounted confirmation services, track packages with 1-click, hide the postage value
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