Del Global Technologies Acquires Full Ownership of Its Majority-Owned Villa Sistemi Medicali Subsidiary.VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Del Global Technologies Corp. (DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced that it has acquired the remaining shares of capital stock of its Italian subsidiary, Villa Sistemi Medicali S.p.A. ("Villa"), that it did not already own. The Company had previously held 80% of Villa. As a result of this transaction, Villa is now a 100% owned subsidiary of Del Global. Total consideration was comprised of a combination of cash of $2,950,000 and 904,762 restricted shares of Del Global common stock. Founded in 1961 and based in Milan, Villa is the largest manufacturer of medical and dental x-ray imaging devices in Italy. Villa's ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 and EN46001 certified facility designs and manufactures a broad medical product portfolio that covers conventional and digital R/F imaging, general radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. imaging and mobile x-ray systems. Villa's dental X-ray devices include a wide range of intra-oral and panoramic systems. Walter F. Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer of Del Global, stated, "Achieving total ownership of Villa is an important step towards implementing the Company's previously announced global sales initiative. Villa has developed a well-recognized and highly regarded brand name, and products manufactured by Villa are in operation all over the world. We fully expect to leverage the brand equity and core competencies A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" in diagnostic imaging systems." Del Global Technologies Corp. is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of cost-effective medical imaging and diagnostic systems consisting of stationary and portable x-ray systems, radiographic/fluoroscopic systems, dental imaging systems and proprietary high-voltage power conversion subsystems for medical and other critical industrial applications. Through its RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) High-frequency electromagnetic waves that emanate from electronic devices such as chips. RFI - Radio Frequency Interference subsidiary, Del Global manufactures electronic filters, high voltage The term high voltage characterizes electrical circuits, in which the voltage used is the cause of particular safety concerns and insulation requirements. High voltage is used in electrical power distribution, in cathode ray tubes, to generate X-rays and particle beams, to capacitors, pulse modulators, transformers and reactors, and a variety of other products designed for industrial, medical, military and other commercial applications. Statements about future results made in this release may constitute 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. within the meaning of 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. These statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment. Del Global cautions that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to: the ability of Del Global to implement its business plan; retention of management; changing industry and competitive conditions; obtaining anticipated operating efficiencies; securing necessary capital facilities; favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. determinations in various legal matters; market and operating risks Operating risk The inherent or fundamental risk of a firm, without regard to financial risk. The risk that is created by operating leverage. Also called business risk. from foreign currency exchange exposures; and favorable general economic conditions. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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