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TYPE: 425
SEQUENCE: 1
DESCRIPTION: NEWS RELEASE FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 425
Filed by: RMI.NET, Inc.
This communication is filed pursuant to Rules 165
and 425, as promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended.
Subject Company: Internet Communications
Corporation
Commission File No. 0-19578
THIS NEWSPAPER ARTICLE IS FILED BY RMI.NET, INC. PURSUANT TO RULES 165 AND 425
OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND IS THEREBY DEEMED FILED PURSUANT TO RULE
14A-12 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ
THE VARIOUS FILINGS OF RMI.NET, INC AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION THAT
HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WITH
RESPECT TO RMI.NET'S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATION, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT/REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT IS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FILINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV. INVESTORS CAN ALSO
OBTAIN FREE COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO RMI.NET, INC. BY CONTACTING
CHRISTOPHER J. MELCHER, VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL, RMI.NET, INC. LEGAL
DEPARTMENT, 999 EIGHTEENTH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202, (303)
672-0700, http://www.rmi.net.
Set forth below is a press release issued by RMI.NET, Inc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PLEASE CONTACT:
November 21, 2000 Jeremy Bronson
Phone: 303.672.0706
Email: jeremy.bronson@corp.rmi.net
RMI.NET REPEATS "FAST 500" LISTING
Deloitte & Touche Report Honors RMI.NET's 2,455 Percent Revenue Growth
RMI.NET, Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: RMII), a national web solutions/e-commerce and
connectivity company, has once again been ranked by Deloitte & Touche as one of
the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in the United States and Canada.
RMI.NET ranked 169th on the Fast 500 list this year, with 2,455% growth over
five years. In October, the company was named number seven on the Colorado Fast
50, and RMI.NET earned spots on both the Fast 500 and the Colorado Fast 50 in
1999.
"We are honored to be included among an elite group of technology companies that
are leading the new economy," stated Douglas H. Hanson, RMI.NET Chairman and
CEO. "We continue to demonstrate our growth momentum and earn recognition for
our performance."
"The vision, drive and determination of the leaders and employees at RMI.NET
propelled their company to an elite status as one of 500 fastest-growing
technology firms in North America," said Mark A. Evans, managing director of
Deloitte & Touche's Technology & Communications Group. "We applaud their
dedication to excellence while maintaining a fast-paced growth, and commend them
for making the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500."
ABOUT RMI.NET
Denver-based RMI.NET is a national e-commerce and connectivity company focusing
on Web solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company specializes
in e-business applications; hosting, co-location, and web solutions, including
design and marketing; and high-speed Internet access, including DSL service.
RMI.NET has annualized revenue of approximately $50 million and more than
100,000 customers nationwide. The company wholly owns a shopping, e-commerce and
portal site, www.webzone.com. For more information, call (800) 411-6066, or
visit RMI.NET's web site at www.rmi.net.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Although the company
believes these statements are based on reasonable assumptions, differences
between assumed facts and actual results can be material, depending on the
circumstances. For example, RMI.NET may not continue to grow at a rate
commensurate with past performance. Investors should be aware of the important
factors and risks that could have a material impact on future results and should
refer to the cautionary statements sections of RMI.NET's periodic filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent forms 10-K and
10-Q.
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This release is for informational purposes only. It is not an offer to buy any
shares of Internet Communications Corporation ("ICC") common stock or a
solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of RMI.NET, Inc. common stock. The
solicitation of offers to exchange ICC common stock for shares of RMI.NET common
stock will only be made pursuant to a prospectus, proxy statement, and related
materials that RMI.NET and ICC have sent to RMI.NET and ICC shareholders. A
registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold, nor may
offers to buy be effected prior to the time the registration statement becomes
effective. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities
in any state in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to
registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
In connection with the exchange offer described above, RMI.NET and ICC are in
the process of soliciting proxies from their respective shareholders to approve
the issuance of stock in the exchange offer at a special meeting to be held on
November 28, 2000. RMI.NET and ICC have filed proxy statements with the
Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the solicitation. RMI.NET and ICC
shareholders will be able to obtain the prospectus, the registration statement,
the proxy statements, and any other solicitation materials relating to the
exchange offer for no cost at the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site
at www.sec.gov or from RMI.NET by directing requests to Christopher J. Melcher
at (303) 672-0700. RMI.NET and ICC shareholders are urged to carefully read the
complete terms and conditions of those materials, which contain important
information regarding the exchange offer, prior to making any decisions with
respect to the exchange offer.