Duravest, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc. (BMTS) - An Emerging Medical Technology Company with Strong Earnings Growth.CHICAGO -- Dr. Rolf Kaese Confirmed as New 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 BMTS BMTS Basic Military Training School BMTS Basic Military Training Squadron BMTS Battlefield Ministration Tracking System (GCSS-A) . Duravest, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:DUVT, XETRA Xetra Deutsche Borse electronic trading platform that commenced operation in 1997. :DUV DUV Deep Ultraviolet DUV Data-Under-Voice DUV Design Under Verification ) has completed the acquisition of Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc. (BMTS) through two capital increases in combination with a tender offer to all BMTS shareholders. Duravest has acquired a minimum stake of 70.59% - at a total cost of US$ 5,448,466 - which represents a controlling position in the company. In order to facilitate this highly accretive transaction, Duravest obtained convertible financing. BMTS is a leading German-US medical technology firm dedicated to the safe, non-invasive treatment of osteoarthritis osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disease Most common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. , osteoporosis and orthopedic injuries and its associated pain management. The company produces an innovative and patented "Pulsed Signal Therapy" (PSTT PSTT Placental site trophoblastic tumor PSTT Practical Software Testing Techniques PSTT Pulse Single Target Track ) system which delivers a unique pulsed electromagnetic signal that has been clinically shown to stimulate the healing of connective tissue (cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bone) injuries. The PSTT system has been extensively validated by more than 25 clinical studies and 60 peer reviewed publications worldwide; in addition, 51 international patents cover all the essential technical innovations as well as current and future treatment indications. More than 300,000 patients have been treated with a documented clinical success rate over 75%. BMTS previously reported audited 2004 revenues of $7.5M with an associated net income of $0.87M. Over the past three years profit growth has exceeded a 35% average annual growth rate and preliminary returns from 2005 look to be the best year ever with profits exceeding $1M. The Duravest acquisition and accompanying investment will help accelerate BMTS' historical earnings growth by internationalizing its distribution network. BMTS is presently well established in Germany and sales will be expanded throughout Europe in 2006 and Asia in 2007/2008. Investigational Device Exemption An Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) allows the investigational device to be used in a clinical study in order to collect safety and effectiveness data required to support a Premarket Approval (PMA) application or a Premarket Notification [510(k)] submission to Food and (IDE) status has already been granted by the U.S. 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. to BMTS and the company will work to achieve FDA approval in 2008. Dr. Ogan Gurel, CEO of Duravest, Inc., commented that "This acquisition significantly advances Duravest's mission and business strategy. This enhancement of the Duravest portfolio to include BMTS - a company with outstanding earnings growth potential, an impeccable balance sheet, no bank debt and both historical and projected positive cash flow - will substantially bolster Duravest's financial strength and its ability to deliver new treatments for patients and increased value to shareholders." Dr. Peter Bonis (a member of the Duravest medical advisory board, Director of Research at Up-To-Date and Assistant Director of the Tufts New England Medical Center Evidence Based Practice The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. Center) remarked: "BMTS fits in perfectly with the company's mission of developing technologies that have a strong basis in safety as well as in cross-disciplinary areas that fall in between traditional medical technology sectors." As part of the transaction, several management and Board of Directors changes have been instituted. As anticipated, Dr. Rolf Kaese has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of BMTS, replacing its scientific founder Dr. Richard Markoll. Dr. Kaese was previously CEO of Impella CardioSystems AG, at which he successfully restructured the company leading to its sale to Abiomed for $65 M in April, 2005. In addition, both Drs. Gurel and Kaese have been appointed to the Board of Directors of BMTS. Dr. Kaese remarked: "The BMTS technology will be a critical part of the armamentarium ar·ma·men·tar·i·um n. pl. ar·ma·men·tar·i·ums or ar·ma·men·tar·i·a The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including drugs, books, supplies, and instruments. of safe, efficient pain management and treatment for a number of orthopedic conditions. It's exciting to be associated with the innovative team at Duravest and to work together to grow the business." Background on Duravest, Inc. Duravest, Inc. (OTC BB:DUVT, XETRA:DUV) seeks innovative and safe medical technologies in their preclinical and breakthrough stages and helps move them toward successful commercialization. In addition to the BMTS acquisition, Duravest - through its other subsidiary Estracure - is currently developing a next-generation coronary stent coronary stent Intracoronary stent Cardiology An expandable tubular device which can be inserted percutaneously, and left within a coronary artery lumen to maintain its patency Pros Clinical and angiographic outcomes are better with intracoronary artery stent based on proprietary estrogen-based technologies that minimize restenosis and potentially prevent progression of coronary lesions. The BMTS acquisition represents a complementary and synergistic addition to Duravest's core mission of bringing safe and effective next-generation medical technologies for the benefit of patients worldwide. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Forward Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals or assumptions of future events are not statements of historical fact and may be considered forward looking statements. They involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. |
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