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Tasker Reports on Restructuring Progress and Recent Developments.


DANBURY, Conn. -- Tasker Capital Corp. (Tasker)(TKER.OB), a distributor and marketer of a proprietary technology that is highly effective in inhibiting pathogenic bacteria Pathogenic bacteria
Bacteria that produce illness.

Mentioned in: Gastroenteritis
, announced on November 21, 2005 that it was taking steps to restructure and refocus the company, including the termination of Mr. Robert Appleby as the Company's 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. . The Executive Committee of the Company's Board of Directors is in the process of reducing the Company's "cash burn" rate and streamlining operations. For the immediate future, the Company intends to concentrate its efforts on the development of its poultry processing products, its seafood processing products and its Unifresh(TM) Footbath foot·bath  
n.
A small bath, such as a basin or shallow pool, for washing or disinfecting the feet.

Noun 1. footbath - a small bathtub for warming or washing or disinfecting the feet
 and Unifresh(TM) Pen Spray products.

The Executive Committee has developed and begun implementing its action plan designed to reduce the Company's monthly cash expenses from in excess of $1.2 million per month to less than $650,000 per month. Specifically, the Company has reduced the number of full time employees by approximately 44%, including a reduction in its corporate staff of approximately 40%, and a reduction in its Conroe, TX manufacturing facility staff of approximately 53%. The Company will continue to attempt to reduce cash expenses, however, the Company believes that, notwithstanding these cost-cutting measures, it may need to raise additional funds. In addition, the Company has determined it will outsource some of its production and logistics needs as well as a portion of its sales organization. The Company will announce more details on the outsourcing plan in the near future. To the extent that any of these processes will be outsourced to Wynn Starr Special Products, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
, Mr. Steven Zavagli, the founder of Wynn Star Special Products, and also a member of the Company's Board of Directors will recuse To disqualify or remove oneself as a judge over a particular proceeding because of one's conflict of interest. Recusal, or the judge's act of disqualifying himself or herself from presiding over a proceeding, is based on the Maxim  himself from any negotiations with Wynn Starr on behalf of the Company.

The Company has begun a search for a new Chief Executive Officer and will report on the status as appropriate.

Following is an update on the status of each of the Company's products:

Unifresh(TM) Footbath

The Company currently markets Unifresh(TM) Footbath concentrate, a grooming aid that helps clean and disinfect To remove the virus code that has attached itself to a legitimate file. Sometimes, the antivirus program cannot untangle the code, and the infected file has to be deleted. See quarantine.  the hooves of dairy cows. Because of the bacteriostatic bacteriostatic /bac·te·rio·stat·ic/ (bak-ter?e-o-stat´ik) inhibiting growth or multiplication of bacteria; an agent that so acts.  properties of the pHarlo technology contained in Unifresh(TM) Footbath concentrate, the product also helps control bacteria and fungus that infects the hooves of cows causing digital dermatitis dermatitis (dûr'mətī`tĭs), nonspecific irritation of the skin. The causative agent may be a bacterium, fungus, or parasite; it can also be a foreign substance, known as an allergen.  and interdigital interdigital

between two digits.


interdigital cysts
see interdigital pyoderma, pododermatitis.

interdigital dermatitis
1. the early lesion in the development of infectious footrot in sheep; called also sheep scald.
 papillomatosis, also known as hairy heel warts and foot rot foot rot
n.
1. A degenerative bacterial infection of the feet in certain hoofed animals, especially cattle or sheep, often resulting in loss of the hoof.

2. A disease of plants in which the stem or trunk rots at its base.
. Unifresh(TM) Footbath concentrate was launched this year. It is currently being sold to dairy farms throughout the U.S. via farm product distributors. Recently, the Company has introduced an activator material (sold separately) to condition the farmer's source water if it is high in mineral content.

Unifresh(TM) Pen Spray

Groupe Doux, one of Europe's premier poultry processors, has indicated to the Company that it will expand testing of Tasker's Unifresh(TM) Pen Spray in order to verify statistics gained in its initial testing phase of the product. These tests are expected to commence in January 2006 and are estimated to take between 8 and 12 weeks. Unifresh(TM) Pen Spray is a product that reduces or neutralizes the ammonia byproduct by·prod·uct or by-prod·uct  
n.
1. Something produced in the making of something else.

2. A secondary result; a side effect.

Noun 1.
 in poultry pens. High ammonia levels can stunt bird growth, increase chances of bronchial bronchial /bron·chi·al/ (brong´ke-al) pertaining to or affecting one or more bronchi.

bron·chi·al
adj.
Relating to the bronchi, the bronchial tubes, or the bronchioles.
 infections, and cause foot blisters and breast blisters. The company currently plans to begin testing 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.  after final results are received from the European tests.

Poultry Processing Products

In August 2005, the Company began the in-plant commercial verification process for USDA USDA,
n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture.
 approval to use the pHarlo technology in the scalder process of poultry processing. While it cannot be predicted how long the verification process will take, or whether USDA approval will ultimately be received, the Company plans to move forward immediately upon receiving USDA approval. The results of the first trial are complete and are currently under USDA review. The Company will begin the second phase of in-plant verification tests once the USDA advises the Company of its findings. The Company believes that the second phase of testing will likely begin in January 2006 and is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks.

Seafood Processing Products

The Company intends to market the pHarlo technology for use in pathogen reduction and shelf life extension in seafood processing, subject to the receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals. Tasker Pacific Blue(TM) Seafood Wash has been tested at the North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures


Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop.
 State Center for Marine Science & Technology, Virginia Tech University and Mississippi State University Mississippi State University, at Mississippi State, near Starkville; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1878 as an agricultural and mechanical college, opened 1880. From 1932 to 1958 it was known as Mississippi State College. . It has been tested on such varieties of seafood as shrimp, mahi mahi, salmon, flounder flounder: see flatfish.
flounder

Any of about 300 species of flatfishes (order Pleuronectiformes). When born, the flounder is bilaterally symmetrical, with an eye on each side, and it swims near the sea's surface.
, scallops and catfish. The results of the pHarlo technology reflect the possibility of doubling the shelf life on catfish filets and a significant increase on the shelf life of scallops. Commercial scale tests began in December 2005.

Other Products

The Company has a number of other products in development that utilize the pHarlo technology. However, at this point in time, the Company has suspended its development efforts in these areas.

Close Call(TM)

The Company believes that its Close Call(TM) product could be expanded into the marketplace more efficiently by a company already established in the industry. Therefore, the Company currently plans to seek to license and/or sell the Close Call(TM) brand or derivative applications. Close Call(TM) is currently marketed as an oral hygiene Oral Hygiene Definition

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
 breath drink that eliminates odors from tobacco, garlic, onion and alcohol.

International

In addition to the Groupe Doux testing in France, Tasker has a number of initiatives for use of the pHarlo technology underway in several international markets, including Mexico, Chile, China, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland.  and Australia. Product registrations and regulatory approvals are underway in these markets for the four major product groups. Commercial site testing in each of these markets will begin upon receipt of all necessary government approvals.

As a part of the restructuring plan announced last month, the Company plans to provide public updates regarding the testing and approval status of products in the pipeline as the data becomes available in a section of press releases marked 'Recent Highlights'.

The Company believes that based on the development cycle of its target products, revenue for the next several quarters is not a meaningful indicator of the progress of the Company. The Company believes that its technology, as described below, is unique and highly effective; however, this technology is still in the developmental stage and therefore test results, rather than revenue, will be a more meaningful indicator of the Company's progress in the near term.

The Science

Most antimicrobial chemicals rely on oxidation reactions to disrupt the microbes' defenses. However, oxidizing chemicals at low concentrations do not work well in the presence of dissolved organic materials.

pHarlo is different. It is a non-oxidizing, low pH solution that contains copper ions and an excess of sulfate sulfate, chemical compound containing the sulfate (SO4) radical. Sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid, H2SO4, formed by replacing one or both of the hydrogens with a metal (e.g., sodium) or a radical (e.g., ammonium or ethyl).  ions. These sulfate ions are required for the production of enzymes and structural proteins in the cell as nutrients. Excess hydrogen and copper ions enter the microbe microbe /mi·crobe/ (mi´krob) a microorganism, especially a pathogenic one such as a bacterium, protozoan, or fungus.micro´bialmicro´bic

mi·crobe
n.
 with the sulfate. Once inside, the hydrogen ions decrease the internal pH of the microbe and the copper ions inhibit the natural chemical processes within the microbe. Together, they disrupt the microbe's reproductive capability. This "Trojan Horse See Trojan.

Trojan Horse

hollow horse concealed soldiers, enabling them to enter and capture Troy. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad]

See : Deceit



(application, security) Trojan horse
" effect is superior to other treatments because it is so effective at low concentrations and in complex mixes of organic materials.

The operational advantages of pHarlo compared to other antimicrobial chemicals are as follows: pHarlo is effective at low concentrations; it is equally effective at high and low temperatures; it is non-volatile and does not gas off; and, as a non-oxidizing material, it is equally effective in the presence or absence of dissolved organic material.

Intellectual Property Rights

The use of the utility patent applications which the Company acquired in the July 2005 acquisition and the sublicense agreement the Company entered into in connection with the July 2005 acquisition are still in effect, and have not been impacted as a result of the subsequent changes in management at the Company

Review of September 30, 2005 Financial Statements

In the process of reviewing its operations to develop a refocusing and restructuring plan, the Company determined that certain consignment arrangements which occurred in the three months ended September 30, 2005 were improperly recorded as accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying  on the Company's balance sheet as of September 30, 2005 and as revenues on the Company's statement of operations See Income statement.  for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. As a result, the Company has initiated an internal investigation of its accounts receivable and revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2005 to determine what adjustments in its financial statements will be necessary, the extent of such adjustments and the remedial actions that will be required to address the improper recordation of these items. The Company believes certain adjustments will be required in previously reported accounts receivable and revenues for the third quarter, although the Company is unable, at this time, to determine whether a restatement of those financial statements will be required. The Company will provide a more detailed statement regarding the matters once the internal investigation is complete and the Company has analyzed the results thereof.

Conference Call

Tasker will hold a conference call, including Q&A, to discuss these recent company developments on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 at 9:00 AM EST EST electroshock therapy.

EST
abbr.
electroshock therapy
. To participate in the call by telephone please dial 1-800-289-0572 at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin (no passcode is necessary). A live audio webcast of the call will also be available to the public on a listen-only basis to the webcast go to https://cis.premconf.com/sc/scw.dll/usr?cid=vlllrmdddcnvwdrwr or go to www.taskerproducts.com and click on the webcast link. The webcast will be available on-line until 12 Noon January 8, 2006.

An audiotape au·di·o·tape  
n.
1. A relatively narrow magnetic tape used to record sound for subsequent playback.

2. A tape recording of sound.

tr.v.
 playback of the conference call will begin by 12 Noon EST and run through 12 Noon on Tuesday, December 13th. To access the playback dial toll free 1-888-203-1112 and enter reservation #5183844.

Tasker is a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of products with various applications that use the pHarlo technology. The pHarlo technology utilizes a highly charged and acidified acidified /acid·i·fied/ (ah-sid´i-fid) having been made acid. , yet stable and safe, solution that enables copper sulfate copper sulfate, common name for the blue crystalline heptahydrate of cupric sulfate, in which copper has valence +2. It may also refer to cuprous sulfate (Cu2SO4), in which copper has valence +1. , a compound with bacteriostatic properties, to remain active throughout a wide range of pH values. The Company currently markets: Close Call(TM), an oral hygiene breath drink, and Unifresh(TM) Footbath, a grooming aid product for dairy cows.

This release and the Company's other communications, including the conference call described above, contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about (1) the Company's ability to reduce its "cash burn" rate and streamline operations, (2) the Company's ability to reduce monthly cash expenses, (3) the Company's ability to outsource its production and logistics needs, as well as a portion of its sales organization, (4) the Company's ability to commence testing of certain of its products within the estimated time frames, (5) the Company's belief that its technology is unique and highly effective. Forward-looking statements, including those set forth above, involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from those made in or suggested by any forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, for example, (1) the Company's ability to reduce its burn rate and streamline operations, (2) the Company's ability to fund its operations, (3) the Company's ability to effectively prioritize its business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets , (4) the Company's ability to successfully market its products and compete with other products in its space, (5) the risk of unfavorable regulation or the inability to obtain any necessary approvals to manufacture, market and sell the Company's products, and (6) the fact that the Company is a development stage company, which makes its future unclear. Consequently you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company discusses many of these and other risks and uncertainties in greater detail in the filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the Company's most recent Report on Form 10-KSB and Form 10-QSB. The information contained in any forward-looking statements is qualified in its entirety be reference to cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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