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Thermo Credit, LLC Enters into a $20 Million Funding Arrangement with Teletouch
Communications, Inc.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – May 30, 2008 - Thermo Credit, LLC, a funding company focused
exclusively on opportunities in the telecommunications industry, announced today that it has
completed a new $5 million asset based credit facility with Teletouch Communications, Inc.
(OTC.PK: TLLE), a leading U.S. cellular, two-way radio, mobile electronics and related services
provider. In addition, Thermo Credit has expanded an existing facility originally signed in August
2006 with Teletouch’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc. (PCI), which provides
for a total additional $15 million in financing based on accounts receivable. The two facilities
together comprise $20 million in total funding capabilities.
Jack Eumont, Executive Vice President of Internal Operations for Thermo Credit, LLC stated, “We
continue to be pleased with the performance of our financial relationship with Teletouch. We feel
their strong management team and continued focus on the bottom-line continues to enhance their
ability to grow, improving the overall value of our credit and use of the specialized facilities we
offer.”
"We very much appreciate the strong support that we have received from Thermo Credit, and they
responded well to the challenge of a competitive bidding situation," said T. A. “Kip” Hyde, Jr.,
President and COO of Teletouch, and CEO of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts,
Inc. "The new asset based line, in conjunction with the increased accounts receivable line has allowed
us to increase the size of our borrowing capability by a combined total of nearly $10 million, giving
the Company tremendous flexibility and financial muscle as we move forward with our growth
plans."
About Thermo Credit, LLC
Thermo Credit, LLC is a financial services company focused exclusively on the telecommunications
industry. Thermo Credit serves established, well-run companies that need capital to expand or
improve their operations. The company provides asset based solutions, loans, lines of credit and
capital investment programs to every segment of the telecommunications market. For more
information, visit www.thermocredit.com or contact Seth Block at 504-620-3101.
About Teletouch Communications
Teletouch offers a comprehensive suite of telecommunications products and services including
cellular, two-way radio, GPS-telemetry, wireless messaging and public safety/emergency response
vehicle products and services. Teletouch’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc. is a
leading provider of AT&T Mobility® services, as well as other mobile, portable and personal
electronics products and services to individuals, businesses and government agencies. For more
information, visit www.teletouch.com.
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