Centurion Gold Holdings in Negotiations with Two Separate Entities Bidding to Purchase 100% of Centurion's Outstanding Stock; Board of Directors Currently Evaluating Offers from Two Publicly Listed Mining Companies.JOHANNESBURG, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. -- Centurion Gold Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CGHI), the only South African junior gold mining company publicly listed in the U.S., announced today that it has been approached by two different publicly listed mining companies to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Centurion Gold Holdings. The Company's Board of Directors is currently evaluating both offers. "The Board is seriously considering independent bids from two different publicly listed mining companies. They are both offering to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Centurion Gold, thus bidding for all of our assets," stated Mr. Dale Paul, 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. and Chairman of Centurion Gold Holdings. "We intend to accept an offer if it is at a price level that is an attractive premium to the current trading price Trading price The price at which a security is currently selling. . We feel that there is serious interest in Centurion at this time because we have very effectively built a strong portfolio of properties and mineral assets that sets us apart from the other junior mining companies in the South African market." About Centurion Gold Holdings, Inc.: Centurion Gold Holdings is the only South African junior gold mining company publicly listed in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The Company is executing a roll-up strategy acquiring proven mineral assets, "growth through acquisition"; these assets consist of near revenue stream and existing low-cost production operations with turnaround opportunities. Based in South Africa, the Company is ideally suited to exploit new legislation implemented by the government in May 2004. This legislation enforces a "use it or lose it" strategy, whereby all mining claims must be prospected within a designated time frame; otherwise, such prospects revert reĀ·vert v. 1. To return to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief. 2. To undergo genetic reversion. to the state, thereby creating never-before-seen opportunities, particularly for smaller companies like Centurion. The Company has built a strong team of experienced management and operations mining professionals to exploit these opportunities, and is positioning itself to become a major producer by continually implementing its "growth through acquisition" strategy. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. : Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. The company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. Should events occur which materially affect any comments made within this press release the Company will appropriately inform the public. |
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