DiaSys Corporation Signs Agreement in Principle to Acquire Biocheck, Inc., and EverNew Biotech Inc.; Acquisitions Expected To Dramatically Increase Growth.WATERBURY, Conn. -- DiaSys Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :DYX DYX Dyslexia ) a global diagnostics products company, announced today that it has executed a letter of intent to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Biocheck, Inc. and EverNew Biotech, Inc., both headquartered in Foster City, California
pertaining to diagnosis by immune reactions. test kits for the worldwide healthcare markets. Biocheck is currently working with leading-edge biopharmaceutical companies to take advantage of advances in genomics in order to develop novel test kits that improve earlier and accurate detection of diseases. EverNew Biotech, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of diagnostic rapid tests for the worldwide healthcare market. Combined operations of the companies are rapidly growing and profitable. Sales have increased from $3.9 million in 2003 to $4.6 million in 2004. "The strategic fit of Biocheck and EverNew's research and development capabilities with DiaSys Corporation's existing distribution network and the ability to sell complimentary products to each other's existing client base will enable these companies to benefit immediately and in the long term," said Morris Silverman, DiaSys Corporation's Chairman. "These potential acquisitions will enable DiaSys Corporation to advance its growth plan dramatically," said Gregory Witchel, Chief Executive Officer of DiaSys Corporation. "The companies' integration and our subsequent consolidations of existing operations will provide both short and long term value to our shareholders." DiaSys Corporation will enable Biocheck to further leverage its growth through its network of international distributors and to over 150 direct sales accounts in the United Kingdom 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. , DiaSys Europe. Biocheck and EverNew Biotech will enable DiaSys to access their research and development expertise and enable DiaSys to sell its product line to Biocheck's 300 direct accounts. Biocheck, Inc., offers a broad range of products that include kits and materials used to diagnose a variety of medical conditions such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, reproductive disorders and thyroid disorders. The company also provides a variety of services including custom immunoassay Immunoassay An assay that quantifies antigen or antibody by immunochemical means. The antigen can be a relatively simple substance such as a drug, or a complex one such as a protein or a virus. development, antibody conjugation conjugation, in genetics conjugation, in genetics: see recombination. conjugation, in grammar conjugation: see inflection. and purification, and contract manufacturing. EverNew Biotech's product focus is in Point of Care tests for Cardiac, Cancer Markers and other areas. Biocheck manufactures according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) Good Manufacturing Practice Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP (also referred to as 'cGMP' or 'current Good Manufacturing Practice') is a term that is recognized worldwide for the control and management of manufacturing and quality control testing of foods and pharmaceutical products. standards at its 15,000 square foot facility in Foster City California. EverNew Biotech is located within this facility. The purchase price includes an equity component and cash payments, the amounts of which were not disclosed. Biocheck and EverNew Biotech's management teams will remain in place after the transaction is completed. Completion of the transaction is subject to execution of a definitive purchase agreement, satisfactory due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. , and other customary conditions. The transaction is expected to be completed within 90 days. DiaSys Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and distributes proprietary medical laboratory equipment, consumables and infectious disease test kits to healthcare and veterinary laboratories worldwide. Headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, the Company operates in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary based in Wokingham, England. DiaSys, Parasep and Urisep are registered trademarks of DiaSys Corporation. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and made pursuant to, the safe harbor provisions 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. The forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or events, or timing of events, relating to the Company to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. DiaSys refers interested parties to its most recent Annual Report on form 10-KSB and other SEC filings for a complete description of, and discussions about, the company. |
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