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A Golden Investment Opportunity SUN ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORPORATION A GOLDEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation United States: OTC: SETHF Canada/TSX Venture: SED THE SUN RECORDS LABEL FIRST BEGAN TO APPEAR ON RECORDS SUN RECORDS has one of the most in the 1950s, featuring songs by new recording artists whose names soon coveted catalogs in the music industry. became legends, and whose electrifying sound revolutionized the music Although Sun inarguably is the place industry: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy where rock ‘n’ roll was born, that Orbison, and many more. Inevitably, Sun famous Sun sound grew out of a unique Records became a legend all its own: it is, combination of country, rockabilly, and after all, where rock ‘n’ roll was born. rhythm & blues, all part of the rich mix of Memphis music. With so many great Today the bright Sun logo is one of the most songs and hits in so many genres, recognized logos in the world, representing Sun Records has ongoing demand not only a catalog of solid gold hits, but for licensing of its music to be used over five decades of continuing sales in television and film, with tie-ins to and marketing success. Now you have a blockbusters like I Walk the Line, golden opportunity to own a piece of this priceless the story of Johnny Cash. In musical heritage, and to profit from the limitless growth addition to dramatic licensing, Sun potential being realized from creative licensing and a also participates in special powerful merchandising campaign that reaches around music compilations in the world. any genres, the imeless classics Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation is listed with finding new fans Standard & Poors and is positioned for unprecedented and appreciative expansion. The management team has a well-deserved and celebrated audiences in every reputation for innovation and success, led by company president an new generation. It’s music industry veteran Shelby S. Singleton. Under his guidance, Sun has a worldwide musical realized continuing revenue from the vast wealth of music licensing and mpire on which the sun packaging assets in the Sun vaults, and has capitalized on the worldwide truly never sets. popularity of the Sun name with an explosive growth in Sun-branded merchandise that is consistently finding new outlets. BELOW: The “Million Dollar Quartet.” On one There simply has never been a better time to invest in the most famous fateful afternoon, four of the men who would become some of the greatest names in music brand name in rock ‘n’ roll history—and there simply is no other company happened to come together for an impromptu in the world that can ever claim Sun’s unique position as the place where jam session in the legendary studio on Union rock ‘n’ roll was born. Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee where Sun Records started. L-R: Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash. SUN merchandise is a hot-selling hit in major regional and national chains like Cracker Barrel and Mapco. SUN ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORPORATION CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation United States: OTC: SETHF Canada/TSX Venture: SED ONE OF A KIND ELVIS PRESLEY got his start by recording The story of SUN Records has reached folklore status and is virtually unparalleled his first song at the humble little Sun in the industry. “The SUN Sound” is an industry catch phrase. studio in Memphis, so Sun and Elvis THE MAGIC TOUCH The SUN label produced many chartbuster hits including “That’s All Right” by are a natural for Elvis Presley, “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins, “Great Balls Of Fire” by Jerry each other, and Lee Lewis, and “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash, a huge success together. Through A REVENUE STREAM AS WIDE AS THE MISSISSIPPI a special licensing SUN generates revenue from compact discs, memorabilia, licensing of ment with Elvis Presley songs for movies, TV shows and commercials, specialty marke and much more. ises, Sun has produced an ine of exclusive Sun/Elvis “THE KING” chandise that includes t-shirts, SUN receives royalties from the marketing of the first known Elvis mugs, postcards, key chains, Presley recordings and collectible memorabilia, plus has its ow , tote bags, sunglasses, exclusive line of Sun Records/Elvis Presley merchandise. orative magnets, coffee HOUSEHOLD NAME ps, CD collections—and SUN is known around the world and sought by music fans young even a clock. old, reaching every demographic. There are countless millions PROVEN SALES IMPACT of Elvis Presley fans, SUN has proven substantial revenues from sales of its recorded p and every day there are through non-traditional retail channels including hardware stores. Thi SUN to achieve immediate market impact by teaming with reta new ones born or made. Sun is offering substantial nationwide distribution. uniquely poised to supply them with just the kind of collectibles they want. NEW MERCHANDISE AND OUTLETS SUN has a constantly growing inventory of merchandise, including a broad array of products from licensed manufacturers, plus a growing network of retail outlets, including such famous chains as Cracker Barrel and Mapco. NEVER-ENDING DEMAND Technological innovations such as compact discs and digital distribution channels like iTunes create constant demand for marketing classic recordings. THE TEST OF TIME Music is the world’s most popular form of entertainment. Music industry sales out-pace Hollywood movie revenues by more than 100 percent. PRICELESS ASSETS An independent survey revealed Sun Records’ bright yellow label is the most widely recognized American recording label in the world. © EPE, REG. U.S. PAT. & TM OFF. & TM OFF. © EPE, REG. U.S. PAT. SUN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 3106 Belmont Boulevard • Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Phone: (615) 385-1960 • FAX: (615) 385-1964 www.sunrecords.com .
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