AMD DIRECT, INC. ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF FIREGEAR OUTDOORS FROM SKYTECH II, INC. AMD Direct, Inc. DBA Summerset Professional Grills is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Firegear Outdoors brand and related assets from Skytech II, Inc. We are working closely with Skytech to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and production, and we plan to be completely transitioned by the end of January 2020. With the addition of the Firegear Outdoors brand, Summerset is well positioned to be the market leader in the entire outdoor living area. Dennis Smith will continue to lead Firegear Outdoors as its President. With future investments in product development, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering, we are committed to delivering a broad product line with the outstanding service that our customers have come to know. Dennis Smith will assume the role of Executive Vice President of Summerset, and he will be in charge of all Summerset and Firegear sales. Knowing Dennis personally for over 20 years, we could not imagine a better addition to the Summerset team. As a manufacturer of luxury outdoor cooking appliances and accessories based in Huntington Beach, CA, we will be adding the Firegear Outdoors product line to our “US Made� production. The synergies of Summerset and Firegear will allow both brands to reach their full potential in providing a comprehensive outdoor environment with a product line that is innovative, instock, and supported by the best service in the industry. This acquisition allows Skytech to focus on its core strength of providing gas valves, electronics, and remote controls as a market leader in the hearth industry, and it gives us the ability to continue in our growth as an innovative provider of comprehensive outdoor solutions. We are thrilled to be taking this expansive step in our journey to create the best outdoor experience, and we look forward to the many advancements to come. Sincerely, Jeff Straubel
Summerset Grills 17322 Gothard Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Jeff Straubel, CEO Jeff@summersetgrills.com 800-966-8126