BIOREM Acquires Assets of Biocube.GUELPH, Ontario Guelph (IPA: gwɛlf) (population 114,943[1]) is a city located in the Southwestern region of Ontario, Canada. -- BIOREM Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:BRM BRM biologic response modifier. BRM Biological response modifier, see there ) announces that on July 1, 2005 it completed the acquisition of the assets of Biocube LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control of Victor, NY through a new, wholly owned, U.S. subsidiary which will continue the operations from Victor, NY under the name BIOREM Environmental Inc. Biocube manufactures a unique line of modular biofilters for odour control in the small to intermediate airflow range and has more than 300 systems installed worldwide. Biocube's sales in fiscal 2004 were CDN (Content Delivery Network) A system of distributed content on a large intranet or the public Internet in which copies of content are replicated and cached throughout the network. $3.0 million (US$2.4 million) and the purchase price was approximately one times annual sales, settled in cash. All seven full time Biocube employees have been offered positions at BIOREM Environmental Inc. The transaction is expected to be accretive to BIOREM fiscal 2005 earnings. A private placement to Mr. Herbert Ego, former President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Biocube, of approximately 110,000 common shares of BIOREM Inc. at an aggregate subscription price of $346,000 ($3.15 per share) was completed in accordance with regulatory approval simultaneously with the closing of the transaction. The shares are subject to a hold period pursuant to Canadian securities laws that expires on November 7, 2005 and a hold period pursuant to US securities laws. No bonus, commission or finder's fee Finder's fee A fee a person or company charges for service as an intermediary in a transaction. finder's fee The charge levied by a person or firm for putting together a deal. was paid in connection with the private placement. "This acquisition marks another significant step in our goal of consolidating the biofilter market, bringing together biological odour control companies that are the best in their respective segments." commented Brian Herner, President and CEO of BIOREM. "Combined with new product developments and improved application technology, we are committed to providing our customers the best product selection and performance capability available." Biocube's specialized product line includes a patented modular resin tray biofilter that is ideal for treating odours from sewage pumping Sewage pumping is normally done by a submersible pump. This became popular in the early 1960s, when a guide-rail system was developed to lift the submersible pump out of the pump station for repair. stations and small sewage treatment Sewage treatment Unit processes used to separate, modify, remove, and destroy objectionable, hazardous, and pathogenic substances carried by wastewater in solution or suspension in order to render the water fit and safe for intended uses. plants. There are hundreds of thousands of these stations in North America and many have serious odour emission problems. Biocube offers the most competitive price point for the low air flow market. The size and price make it an excellent product for entry into foreign markets. Successful installations have already been completed in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, South Africa and Peru. "In addition to Biocube's broad customer base, we benefit from the sales infrastructure and the addition of an experienced team of professionals. Mr. Ego, who will join us as a senior manager of BIOREM, will play an integral role in the management of our combined business development and the rapid expansion of our international business. This acquisition will also give BIOREM a US business base to support our strong market position there." Mr. Herner continued. Mr. Ego, commented that "It is timely for us to come together with BIOREM, join resources and expand our position in this young and rapidly growing market. BIOREM and Biocube have many complimentary strengths in product, market application and personnel. Together we have a real opportunity to leverage these strengths and emerge as the industry leader in biological odour control systems." BIOREM through its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , BIOREM Technologies Inc., manufactures BIOSORBENS(TM) a high-efficiency permanent biofilter media and is a leading supplier of biofilters for air pollution control in municipal and industrial applications including the BASYS BASYS Balanced Automation Systems (TM) modular and BIOFILTAIR(TM) field erected systems. With over 100 installed systems and over a decade of experience, the Corporation's groundbreaking biofilters are the technology of choice for wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations across North America. www.biorem.biz. The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. Inc. has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this release. Forward-Looking Statements All statements, other than statements of historical fact, in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of Biorem Inc. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change. BIOREM Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BRM) |
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