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Zhone Technologies (ZHNE) Assists SRT Communications with Disaster Relief Communication Network

Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZHNE), a global leader in FTTx network access solutions, today announced its influential partnership with SRT Communications (SRT) to use Zhone’s industry-leading MXK™ multi-service access node (MSAN) during and after the disaster relief in Minot, North Dakota, an event estimated to cost more than one billion dollars. Through carefully constructed plans and prompt reactions in time of need, SRT and Zhone restored phone and Internet service to nearly 2,100 non-evacuated customers who were served out of flooded service buildings.

“Communications are critical in times of disaster, and Zhone worked with SRT quickly and efficiently to coordinate a new MXK deployment to restore service for the 3,000 Minot area customers affected,” noted Shawn Grosz, Director of Network Technology, SRT Communications. “SRT has also begun the reconstruction of damaged permanent structures, which will utilize the MXK offering for consistent communication. SRT is grateful for Zhone’s quick response and exceptional customer service in this time of need for our community.”

SRT offers regular updates on the progress of the relief effort through their website: www.srt.com. Customers can check in on restoration status and see visual proof of progress through the provided updates and photos; the page is a testament to the ongoing endeavor of communication service restoration. In uncertain times of high stress, more information is preferred, and SRT has worked hard with Zhone to ensure all parties involved have the ability to communicate and stay up-to-date with the latest developments. The company also provides a service area map of affected areas: http://www.srt.com/onlinestore/resources/pdfs/map.pdf.

“SRT’s dedication to its customers in the Minot area during the disaster sets a great example to the communications industry,” said Brian Caskey, Chief Marketing Officer, Zhone. “Minot was hit hard by the event and we will continue to support SRT in its endeavor to rebuild community – and communication – through our MXK technology and consistent planning.”

SRT serves 48,000 customers, as the largest telephone cooperative in North Dakota, including consumers, businesses and governmental agencies; it has remained a regional leader in deploying enhanced telecommunications services for the past 60 years. SRT currently provides broadband and dial-up Internet services, wireless service, cable TV and IPTV as well as traditional telephone, leased line, voicemail and long-distance voice services. After a year-long trial with Zhone, SRT chose to fully utilize the MXK for its new Microsoft Mediaroom-based video offering (SRTVision) to achieve its expansion plans to reach the 5,800 unserved subscribers in its coverage area. SRT is also one of Zhone’s first customers, having deployed the MALC™ MSAN solution almost a decade ago when SRT was seeking an extendable and cost-effective solution to deliver broadband services to its customers.

Zhone has deployed more than 2,000 of its fully redundant, carrier-grade all-IP MXK platforms with more than 150 service providers in over 40 countries. Featuring industry-leading density, scalability and switching capacity, the MXK is the industry’s first terabit access concentrator and provides non-blocking capacity of up to 3,600 100 Mbps GPON subscribers or 360 1G Active Ethernet subscribers.

For more information about Zhone’s MXK solution or to learn more about its various applications, including mobile backhaul, please visit the Zhone FiberHome™ or Zhone FiberCell™ portfolios on the Zhone website. For photos of the disaster relief site, visit the SRT Picasa page. And to contribute to the disaster relief fund through the American Red Cross, visit the donation page.

About Zhone Technologies

Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZHNE) is a global leader in all IP multi-service access solutions, serving more than 750 of the world’s most innovative network operators. The IP Zhone is the only solution that enables service providers to build the network of the future…today, supporting end-to-end Voice, Data, Entertainment Social Media, Business, Mobile Backhaul and Mobility service. Zhone is committed to building the fastest and highest quality All IP Multi-Service solution for its customers. Zhone is headquartered in California and its products are manufactured in the USA in a facility that is emission, waste-water and CFC free.

Zhone, the Zhone logo, and all Zhone product names are trademarks of Zhone Technologies, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications, products, and/or product names are all subject to change without notice.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to financial estimates; projections of revenue, margins, expenses or other financial items. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, commercial acceptance of the Company’s products; intense competition in the communications equipment market; the Company’s ability to execute on its strategy and operating plans; and economic conditions specific to the communications, networking, internet and related industries. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in the Company’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation, the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. Microsoft and Mediaroom are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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DynaVox (DVOX) Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DynaVox (Nasdaq:DVOX), the world’s leading provider of communication and education products for individuals with significant speech, language and learning disabilities, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 1, 2011.

For the fourth quarter ended July 1, 2011, net sales were $32.3 million, a decrease of 2% compared to net sales of $33.1 million for the fourth quarter ended July 2, 2010. Sales of the Company’s speech generating devices were substantially flat at $26.7 million, and sales of its special education software decreased 9% to $5.6 million from the prior year.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 declined 10% to $22.6 million, compared to $25.2 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. The Company’s gross margin for the fourth quarter was 70.0%, compared to 76.1% in the prior year’s comparable quarter. The gross margin decline was due mainly to an unfavorable device product mix, slightly lower margin on the Company’s software sales and reduced royalty revenue.

Operating income was $5.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, compared to operating income of $8.0 million in the same period a year ago. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 were essentially flat compared to the prior year and included $0.7 million related to R&D projects and an impairment loss that the Company believes are not reflective of its quarterly run rate. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of the prior year included $1.7 million of accelerated equity-based compensation expense related to the Company’s April 2010 initial public offering.

Fourth quarter GAAP net income was $0.9 million, or $0.10 per share. Adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma net income per share, as defined below, were $3.6 million, or $0.12 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, compared to $2.8 million, or $0.09 per share, in the prior year’s fourth quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, declined 34% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 to $8.1 million from $12.1 million in the previous year.

“Fiscal 2011 was a challenging year for DynaVox. To mitigate the very dynamic and changing operating environment we revised our strategies and reallocated our resources,” said Ed Donnelly, DynaVox’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that the progress we have made in the second half of the year, especially in the fourth quarter, is directly attributable to these new strategies and that they will continue to serve us well.”

“Looking forward, we will focus on managing our operating expenses and optimizing our investments in the areas of greatest opportunities. We believe that the proven value proposition of our products and our deep knowledge of customer needs will help us continue to position DynaVox for market share expansion and growth in fiscal year 2012 and beyond.”

Fiscal Year 2011 Results

For the fiscal year ended July 1, 2011, net sales declined 5% to $108.1 million, compared to $114.3 million in the same period last year.

Gross profit for fiscal year 2011 declined 12% to $75.9 million, compared to $86.4 million in the same period last year. The Company’s gross margin decreased to 70.2% from 75.6% in the same period last year. Excluding the inventory obsolescence charge of $500,000 recorded in the third quarter, the Company’s gross margin was 70.6% for fiscal year 2011.

Operating income for fiscal year 2011 was $10.2 million, compared to $23.2 million in the prior year period. Excluding the inventory obsolescence charge of $500,000 and the $1.3 million impairment loss, recorded primarily in the third quarter, operating income for fiscal year 2011 was $12.0 million.

GAAP net income for fiscal year 2011 was $1.2 million, or $0.13 per share. Adjusted pro forma net income, as defined by the Company, was $5.8 million, or $0.19 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2011 was $19.3 million, compared to $32.9 million in the same period last year.

Fiscal Year 2012 Guidance

For fiscal year 2012, the Company projects net sales to grow in the range of 3% to 7%, compared to fiscal year 2011. The Company expects Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2012 to be in the range of $23 million to $27 million and adjusted pro forma net income per share to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.36.

Conference Call

The conference call is scheduled to begin at 4:45 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2011. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet, hosted at the Investor Relations section of DynaVox’s website at http://ir.dynavoxtech.com/index.cfm, and will be archived online through September 14, 2011. In addition, listeners may dial (877) 312-5529 in North America, and international listeners may dial (253) 237-1147. Participants from the Company will be Ed Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Misch, Chief Financial Officer.

A telephonic playback will be available from 7:45 p.m. EDT, August 31, 2011 through September 14, 2011. To hear the playback participants may dial (855) 859-2056 and international listeners may dial (404) 537-3406. The conference ID number is 91374099.

Explanatory Note and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

DynaVox Inc. completed an initial public offering (IPO) on April 27, 2010. As a result of the IPO and certain other recapitalization transactions, DynaVox Inc. became the sole managing member of and has a controlling interest in DynaVox Systems Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries (“DynaVox Holdings” or “Predecessor”). References to “DynaVox,” the “Company,” and “Successor” refer, subsequent to the IPO and related transactions, to DynaVox Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and these references (other than “Successor”) refer, prior to the IPO and related transactions, to DynaVox Holdings.

This release presents adjusted pro forma net income, which as defined by the Company represents net income before non-controlling interest and after pro forma corporate income tax expense applied at an assumed 38.0% rate, which includes a provision for U.S. federal income taxes, assumes the highest statutory rates apportioned to each state, local and/or foreign jurisdiction and assumes the full exchange of Holdings Units of DynaVox Holdings into Class A Common Stock. Adjusted pro forma net income also excludes the effect of the above-described impairment loss related to intangible assets and fixed assets acquired as part of the Company’s previous product acquisition. Adjusted pro forma net income per share consists of adjusted pro forma net income divided by the aggregate number of the Company’s Class A Common Stock outstanding, assuming full exchange of Holdings Units of DynaVox Holdings into Class A Common Stock of DynaVox Inc. and giving effect to the dilutive impact, if any, of stock options and restricted stock awards. The Company believes that Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income, when presented together with the comparable measure presented in accordance with GAAP, is useful to investors to assist in their understanding of the effect of the Company’s organizational structure on its reported results and also in comparing the Company’s results across different periods.

This release also presents Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company as the income before income taxes, interest income, interest expense, depreciation, amortization and other adjustments noted in the table below.

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma net income per share, however, do not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, net income per share or cash flow from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and our calculations thereof may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including the information presented above under the caption “Fiscal Year 2012 Guidance” which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “projects”, “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We believe these factors include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. In addition, our expectations with respect to net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted pro forma net income per share for fiscal year 2012 reflect an assumption that the challenges presented by the current macroeconomic environment continue to exist during fiscal year 2012 but that we expect to report slightly improved results compared to fiscal year 2011 as a result of the strategies deployed during the latter part of fiscal year 2011. Our results may differ from these expectations should the macro-economic conditions change or should our strategies not return the expected results.

About DynaVox Inc.

DynaVox Inc. (Nasdaq:DVOX) is a publicly traded holding Company with its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose primary operating entities are DynaVox Systems LLC and Mayer-Johnson LLC. DynaVox is the leading provider of speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language and learning challenges. These solutions are designed to help individuals who have complex communication and learning needs participate in the home, classroom and community. Our mission is to enable our customers to realize their full communication and education potential by developing industry-leading devices, software and content and by providing the services to support them. We assist individuals, families, and professionals with an extensive field support organization, as well as centralized technical and reimbursement support. For more information, visit www.dynavoxtech.com.

DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Successor Aggregated Successor Predecessor
Period from Period
from
Thirteen Weeks Thirteen Weeks April 28, April 3,
Ended Ended 2010 2010
July 1, July 2, to July 2, to April 27,
2011 2010 2010 2010
NET SALES $ 32,340 $ 33,054 $ 25,803 $ 7,251
COST OF SALES 9,704 7,903 6,178 1,725
GROSS PROFIT 22,636 25,151 19,625 5,526
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing 9,787 7,638 5,342 2,296
Research and development 2,652 2,883 2,194 689
General and administrative 4,366 6,530 5,542 988
Amortization of certain intangibles 111 115 87 28
Impairment loss 244
Total operating expenses 17,160 17,166 13,165 4,001
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 5,476 7,985 6,460 1,525
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 6 18 12 6
Interest expense (636) (964) (440) (524)
Change in fair value and net loss on interest rate swap agreement (81) (87) 6
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2,441) (2,441)
Other income (expense) — net 782 (11) (10) (1)
Total other income (expense) — net 152 (3,479) (2,966) (513)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5,628 $ 4,506 3,494 1,012
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 1,027 592 (29)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONTROLLING AND
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS $ 4,601 $ 2,902 $ 1,041
Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interests (3,671) (2,397)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DYNAVOX INC. $ 930 $ 505
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic 9,378,297 9,375,000
Diluted 9,378,593 9,687,366
Net income available to Class A common stock per share:
Basic $ 0.10 $ 0.05
Diluted $ 0.10 $ 0.05
DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Successor Aggregated Successor Predecessor
Period from Period from
Fifty-Two Fifty-Two April 28, July 4,
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended 2010 2009
July 1, July 2, to July 2, to April 27,
2011 2010 2010 2010
NET SALES $ 108,103 $ 114,299 $ 25,803 $ 88,496
COST OF SALES 32,251 27,933 6,178 21,755
GROSS PROFIT 75,852 86,366 19,625 66,741
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing 35,567 34,127 5,342 28,785
Research and development 9,888 10,106 2,194 7,912
General and administrative 18,480 17,841 5,542 12,299
Amortization of certain intangibles 445 1,078 87 991
Impairment loss 1,262
Total operating expenses 65,642 63,152 13,165 49,987
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 10,210 23,214 6,460 16,754
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 36 55 12 43
Interest expense (2,650) (6,801) (440) (6,361)
Change in fair value and net loss on interest rate swap agreement (81) (746) (87) (659)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2,441) (2,441)
Other income (expense) — net 513 (95) (10) (85)
Total other expense — net (2,182) (10,028) (2,966) (7,062)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 8,028 $ 13,186 3,494 9,692
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 1,361 592 102
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONTROLLING AND
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS $ 6,667 $ 2,902 $ 9,590
Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interests (5,438) (2,397)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DYNAVOX INC. $ 1,229 $ 505
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic 9,375,824 9,375,000
Diluted 9,375,898 9,687,366
Net income available to Class A common stock per share:
Basic $ 0.13 $ 0.05
Diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.05
DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Successor Successor
As of As of
July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,171 $ 20,777
Trade receivables – net 18,676 17,741
Other receivables 318 503
Inventories – net 4,876 6,808
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,298 1,210
Deferred taxes 669 728
Total current assets 38,008 47,767
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – Net 5,517 7,065
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES – Net 90,695 92,177
DEFERRED TAXES 40,677 41,474
OTHER ASSETS 2,253 2,683
TOTAL ASSETS $ 177,150 $ 191,166
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt $ — $ 3,961
Trade accounts payable 6,680 5,541
Other liabilities 9,459 14,562
Total current liabilities 16,139 24,064
LONG-TERM DEBT 36,200 44,200
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 42,262 45,038
Total liabilities 94,601 113,302
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 82,549 77,864
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 177,150 $ 191,166
DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Successor Aggregated Successor Aggregated
Thirteen Thirteen Fifty-Two Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
July 1, July 2, July 1, July 2,
2011 2010 2011 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 8,177 $ 9,264 $ 11,829 $ 21,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used in investing activities (368) (1,041) (3,196) (8,966)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (7,886) 2,803 (17,326) (3,888)
EFFECT OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2 (40) 87
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (75) 10,986 (8,606) 8,146
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period 12,246 9,791 20,777 12,631
End of period $ 12,171 $ 20,777 $ 12,171 $ 20,777
DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Aggregated Aggregated
Thirteen Thirteen Fifty-Two Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010
Other Financial Data
Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 8,058 $ 12,126 $ 19,273 $ 32,929
(1) Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) before income taxes, interest income, interest expense, impairment loss, depreciation and amortization and the other
adjustments noted in the table below.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Aggregated Aggregated
Thirteen Thirteen Fifty-Two Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010 July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010
Income before income taxes $ 5,628 $ 4,506 $ 8,028 $ 13,186
Depreciation 834 724 3,377 2,871
Amortization 287 236 981 1,428
Interest income (6) (17) (36) (55)
Interest expense 636 963 2,650 6,801
Change in fair value and net loss on interest rate swaps 81 81 746
Loss on extinguishment of debt (a) 2,441 2,441
Other expense (income), net (b) (755) (84) (530) (84)
Equity-based compensation 540 2,194 2,124 2,767
Employee severance and other costs 89 734 397 1,355
Acquisition costs (c) 116 139 277 484
Management fees (d) 75 300
Impairment loss 244 1,262
Other adjustments(e) 445 134 662 689
Adjusted EBITDA $ 8,058 $ 12,126 $ 19,273 $ 32,929
(a) Early repayment penalty and related expenses resulting from $31,000 aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes repaid with proceeds from IPO.
(b) Excludes realized foreign currency gains or losses.
(c) Legal, accounting and other external costs related to the purchase of certain assets and liabilities of Blink-Twice Inc. and the purchase of Eye Response
Technologies, Inc. including certain post-closing expenses which may be reimbursed to the Company at a later date under the terms of the applicable agreements.
(d) Prior to April 21, 2010, we received advisory services from Vestar and certain pre-IPO owners. These arrangements concluded on April 21, 2010.
(e) Includes certain amounts related to other taxes, executive recruiting fees, relocation and other costs.
DYNAVOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED PRO FORMA NET INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Aggregate Aggregate
Thirteen Fifty-Two Thirteen Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
July 1, 2011 July 1, 2011 July 2, 2010 July 2, 2010
Net income attributable to DynaVox Inc. $ 930 $ 1,229 $ 1,546 $ 10,095
Adjustments:
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest 3,671 5,438 2,397 2,397
Impairment loss 244 1,262
Income taxes (1,204) (2,169) (1,149) (4,317)
Total adjustments 2,711 4,531 1,248 (1,920)
Adjusted pro forma net income $ 3,641 $ 5,760 $ 2,794 $ 8,175
Pro forma shares outstanding – diluted 29,804,134 29,823,700 30,144,887 30,144,887
Adjusted pro forma net income per share – diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.19 $ 0.09 $ 0.27
Adjusted pro forma net income, as defined by DynaVox, represents net income before non-controlling interests and after pro forma corporate income tax expense applied at an assumed 38.0% rate, which includes a provision for U.S. federal income taxes, assumes the highest statutory rates apportioned to each state, local and/or foreign jurisdiction and assumes the full exchange of Holdings Units into Class A Common Stock as described below. Adjusted pro forma net income also excludes the effect of the above-described impairment loss related primarily to intangible assets and fixed assets acquired as part of the Company’s previous product acquisition. Adjusted pro forma net income per share consists of adjusted pro forma net income, divided by the aggregate number of the Company’s Class A Common Stock outstanding, assuming full exchange of Holdings Units of DynaVox Holdings into Class A Common Stock of DynaVox Inc. and giving effect to the dilutive impact, if any, of stock options and restricted stock awards.
The table above provides a reconciliation of net income to adjusted pro forma net income and adjusted pro forma net income per share.
CONTACT: News Media Contact:
         DynaVox
         Joanne Kaufmann
         Communications Manager
         (412) 222-7837

         Investor Contact:
         ICR, LLC
         Sherry Bertner
         Managing Director
         (646) 277-1247
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Apricus Biosciences (APRI) Receives FDA Clearance for Its Third OTC Drug Containing NexACT(R) Technology

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apricus Biosciences, Inc. (“Apricus Bio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:APRI) (http://www.apricusbio.com) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, NexMed USA, Inc., has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its third, over-the-counter (“OTC”) drug, Diphenhydramine-D™, containing the Company’s NexACT® technology.

“This latest clearance from the FDA of our third OTC drug containing our proprietary NexACT® drug delivery technology, illustrates the progress we have achieved in a relatively short period of time toward building out our OTC Consumer Healthcare Division, and puts us one step closer to being able to provide a full-line of OTC products in the topical area,” said Dr. Bassam Damaj, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Apricus Bio. “As such, we will continue to seek clearance for a number of additional OTC drugs in order to further expand this division and maximize the flexibility of our proprietary technology platform. In addition, we will be seeking partners with established distribution channels to partner with and commercialize these products,” he added.

The active ingredients in this OTC drug are diphenhydramine hydrochloride (2%) and zinc acetate (0.1%). Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a topical analgesic and zinc acetate is a skin protectorant, both of which are in the OTC monograph and can be sold as creams. They are currently used in combination to treat itching associated with insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, minor skin irritations, minor cuts, scrapes, and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. They are also used to dry the oozing and weeping caused by poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac and are sold under several third party brand names, most notably Demarest (Fougera & Co.), Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel (McNeill PPC, Inc.) and Derma-Pax (Recsei Laboratories, Inc.).

Apricus Bio’s new Diphenhydramine-D™ product combines diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate with DDAIP, the main ingredient in NexACT®, the Company’s proprietary drug delivery technology. NexACT® temporarily loosens the tight junctions between skin cells allowing for improved permeation of a drug through the cells to the target area.

According to the FDA, OTC products can be marketed under the authority of an approved product-specific new drug application (“NDA”) or an abbreviated NDA (“ANDA”), or under an OTC drug monograph. Unlike NDAs, monographs specify the active ingredients that can be contained in OTC drug products. In addition to specifying the active ingredients, the OTC monographs contain information regarding the permitted concentrations of active ingredients, dosage limits, indications, and other requirements for legal marketing under monograph status.

To view the current U.S. monographs for OTC products, please go to http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDER/UCM135688.pdf (to view by Active Ingredient), or http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDER/UCM135691.pdf (to view by Monograph Category). To view the current approval listing, please go to http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov and type diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate in the search index.

About Apricus Biosciences, Inc.

Apricus Bio, a San Diego-based, revenue-generating, biopharmaceutical company, has leveraged the flexibility of its clinically-validated NexACT® drug delivery technology to enable multi-route administration of new and improved compounds across numerous therapeutic classes.

Revenues and growth are driven from out-licensing of this technology for the development and commercialization of such compounds to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. In addition, the Company is seeking to monetize its existing product pipeline, including its first product, Vitaros®, approved in Canada for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, which is currently expected to be available on the Canadian market in 2011, as well as compounds in development from pre-clinical through Phase III, currently focused on Sexual Dysfunction, Oncology, Dermatology, Autoimmune, Pain, Anti-Infectives, Diabetes and Cosmeceuticals among others. The Company is also developing its over-the counter (“OTC”) Consumer Healthcare Division by seeking clearance for a number of drugs that contain active ingredients listed in the OTC drug monograph combined with Apricus Bio’s NexACT® technology.

For further information on Apricus Bio, visit http://www.apricusbio.com and for information on its subsidiary, please visit www.nexmedusa.com. You can also receive information at http://twitter.com/apricusbio and http://facebook.com/apricusbio.

Apricus Bio’s Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor

Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended: with the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein described for a variety of reasons that are outside the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, its ability to receive issued patents on its NexACT® technology and products, develop such patented technology into product candidates, have its products and product candidates such as Vitaros® approved by relevant regulatory authorities, to successfully commercialize such products including Diphenhydramine-D™ and other over-the-counter products (“OTC”) and product candidates and to achieve its other development, commercialization and financial goals. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Readers are urged to read the risk factors set forth in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q and other filings made with the SEC. Copies of these reports are available from the SEC’s website or without charge from the Company.

CONTACT: Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
         Edward Cox, V.P.
         Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Apricus Bio, Inc.
         (858) 848-4249
         ecox@apricusbio.com

         Apricus Bio Investor Relations
         Paula Schwartz
         Rx Communications Group, LLC
         (917) 322-2216
         pschwartz@rxir.com
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Universal Security Instruments (UUU) Introduces Revolutionary Plug-In Carbon Monoxide/Natural Gas Alarm

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: UUU) (Universal) announced today the introduction of two revolutionary plug-in alarms which use a single sensor to detect the presence of both carbon monoxide and natural gas (methane). These models are designed to satisfy the requirements of the Canadian market place and will be introduced by a major Canadian retailer in time to take advantage of this year’s peak selling season for Carbon Monoxide alarms.

Harvey Grossblatt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, noted that, “Universal’s plug-in Carbon Monoxide alarms also provide the added protection of natural gas detection and will retail for approximately the same cost as our competitors’ carbon monoxide-only plug-in alarms. Deaths and injuries caused by natural gas leaks have become an increasing problem and this added protection should help to save many lives.”

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer (through its Hong Kong Joint Venture) and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has a 40-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at www.universalsecurity.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that inherently include certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, among other items, our Hong Kong Joint Venture’s respective ability to maintain operating profitability, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting us and our Hong Kong Joint Venture and other factors which may be identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. We will revise our outlook from time to time and frequently will not disclose such revisions publicly.

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Openwave (OPWV) Takes Legal Action Against Apple and RIM to Protect its Intellectual Property for Mobile Internet Access

REDWOOD CITY, CAAugust 31, 2011

Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) today said it filed complaints against Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Limited in order to protect its intellectual property on how mobile devices connect to the Internet.

The complaint, filed at the International Trade Commission (ITC) in Washington, DC, requests that the ITC bar the import of smartphones and tablet computers that infringe Openwave patents, including, but not limited to, Apple’s iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, iPad and iPad 2; and RIM’s Blackberry Curve 9330 and Blackberry PlayBook. Openwave also filed a similar complaint in federal district court in Delaware.

“Openwave invented technologies that became foundational to the mobile Internet. We believe that these large companies should pay us for the use of our technologies, particularly in light of the substantial revenue these companies have earned from devices that use our intellectual property,” said Ken Denman, Chief Executive Officer of Openwave. “Before filing these complaints, we approached both of these companies numerous times in an attempt to negotiate a license of our technology with them and did not receive a substantive response.”

For more than 15 years, Openwave has pioneered the development and patenting of mobile Internet technologies. Openwave was the first company in 1997 to enable operators to deploy mobile Internet browsing, and the first in 2001 with technology that enables photo messaging. The company owns approximately 200 patents that support its software business with telecommunications operators worldwide.

“In the end, litigation is the only way we can defend our rights against these large companies that have effectively refused to license the use of the technologies we invented, are using today, and are continuing to develop for our customers,” Mr. Denman said. “We are proud that our technology is helping deliver such a rich mobile internet experience to consumers around the world.”

The Openwave complaints specifically allege that Apple and RIM infringe upon five Openwave patents. These patents cover technology that gives consumers access to the Internet from their mobile devices:

* Openwave’s 212 patent generally allows a user to use e-mail applications on a mobile device when the network is unavailable – such as when a user is on an airplane. For more information, please refer to the complaint, page 8.

* Openwave’s 409 patent generally allows the mobile device to operate seamlessly, and securely, with a server over a wireless network. For more information, please refer to the complaint, page 10.

* Openwave’s 037 patent generally allows access to updated versions of applications on mobile devices. For more information, please refer to the complaint, page 9.

* Openwave’s 447 patent generally allows consumers to experience an improved user experience in navigating through various pages of information without delay. For more information, please refer to the complaint, page 12.

* Openwave’s 608 patent generally relates to cloud computing. For example, the 608 patent enables data to be accessed or shared by different devices such as mobile handsets or computers. For more information, please refer to the complaint, page 6.

“As it became clear that these large companies would not substantively cooperate with us, the Company carefully evaluated its legal position and litigation prospects. We believe that our legal position is strong and our prospects of prevailing are very good,” said Mr. Denman. “In our analysis, this is our best option to unlock the substantial value of our intellectual property. The ITC process typically results in judgments within 15-18 months. We anticipate that a favorable judgment will lead the companies to negotiate licensing agreements with us.”

Openwave has posted a letter to its shareholders describing the litigation, as well as the complaint as it is filed and other related materials, on its website at www.openwave.com.

About Openwave

Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is a global software innovator delivering context-aware mediation and messaging solutions that enable communication service providers and the broader ecosystem to create and deliver smarter services.

Building on its mobile data heritage, Openwave mobilizes the Internet with predictive solutions fueled by real-time analytics that mediate among different ecosystem elements, comprehensively permitting the enhancement of IP traffic. The result can provide customers with a 360-degree view of their network, devices and services, and enables them to proactively optimize network resources, quickly launch smart mobile services, and provide a contextually relevant user experience.

Openwave is a global company with a blue chip customer base spanning North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Openwave is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release with respect to the beliefs of Openwave regarding the prospects of the litigation it has launched, and the effects that a favorable outcome in the litigation will have, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. These forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Notwithstanding changes that may occur with respect to matters relating to these forward looking statements, Openwave assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release except as required by law.

In particular, the following risks, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected: (a) intellectual property litigation is inherently uncertain, and no outcome can be guaranteed; (b) other entities may assert rights to Openwave’s intellectual property, which could weaken Openwave’s position in the litigation; (c) the cost of litigation is uncertain and could be very high, which could cause Openwave to settle the litigation for amounts less than amounts to which it believes it is entitled; (d) defendents in the litigation may assert counterclaims which may reduce the strength of Openwave’s claims; and (e) those risks discussed in Openwave’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011. These documents are available through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Openwave’s website at www.openwave.com.

Openwave Systems Inc.
Investor Relations
Mike Bishop
investor@openwave.com
Tel: 650-480-4461

Public Relations
Vikki Herrera
Vikki.Herrera@openwave.com
Tel: 650-480-6753

Media Relations
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The Abernathy MacGregor Group
213-630-6550 (P)
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Scorpex (SRPX) Accomplishes Key 2011 Business Objectives Far Ahead of Schedule

LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwire) — 08/29/11 — Scorpex, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRPX) (the “Company”), an emerging leader of industrial, hazardous and toxic waste disposal services in the Baja Mexico/California region, today provides current and prospective investors with an update regarding the previously announced initiatives for the current calendar year.

To date, the Company has:

1. Signed a $30 million equipment contract with International Environmental Technologies, Inc. (“IET”) for the acquisition and installation of waste gasification/thermal oxidation equipment as well as a license to use the technology.
2. Secured financial commitments for up to $35 million of non-dilutive financing; contingent on the issuance of necessary permits. The Company continues to evaluate its options as additional low-cost financing offers are anticipated.
3. Received its Use of Soil Permit from the Mexican federal government following the submission of numerous studies and compliance with every request. The permit is necessary for the issuance of certain state and local operational permits, which are anticipated to be granted to the Company in the very near future.
4. Engaged an accounting group to prepare its financials for a formal audit. Following completion, Scorpex intends to file financial reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and take the next step of listing on a senior securities exchange after meeting other criteria of the exchange.
5. Appointed an interim Chief Financial Officer to the management team and made two additions to its Board of Directors. The individuals have accumulated extensive experience and success in both the public and private sectors. Additional candidates are being evaluated to further enhance leadership of the Company.
6. Secured the investor relations services of MissionIR to communicate Scorpex’s business strategy to the investor community as well as keep investors informed of ongoing progress.

Chief Executive Officer Joseph Caywood commented, “Our progress over the last ninety days has been nothing short of remarkable. Even though we are only in the third quarter, our Company has accomplished nearly all business objectives that were set for completion this year. This is a testament not only to the competence of our team, but also the exhaustive groundwork that has been laid over the years. Our excitement continues to build as we make great strides forward in the execution of our business strategy.”

About Scorpex, Inc.

Scorpex, Inc. is taking the necessary steps to own and operate a full service waste disposal and recycling company, capable of storing and disposing all types of waste, including those classified as industrial, toxic, and hazardous. The location chosen for the first Scorpex plant is strategically positioned to accommodate the vast region of Baja California, Mexico.

For more information, visit www.scorpex.com

About MissionIR

MissionIR is committed to connecting the investment community with companies that have great potential and a strong dedication to building shareholder value. Through a full suite of investor relations and consultancy services, we help public companies develop and execute a strategic investor awareness plan as we’ve done for hundreds of others. Whether it is capital raising, increasing awareness among the financial community, or enhancing corporate communications, we offer a variety of solutions to meet the objectives of our clients.

For more information on Scorpex, Inc., visit http://SRPX.MissionIR.com

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.

Contact:

Investor Relations
J.R. Munoz
310-891-1838

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NF Energy Saving Corp. (NFEC) Announces Recent Contracts

SHENYANG, Liaoning Province, China, Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — NF Energy Saving Corp. (NASDAQ: NFEC) (“NF Energy” or the “Company”), a leading provider of energy management services and producer of energy efficiency products, announced today that it has signed a series of contracts recently.

NF Energy has won a contract to supply the water project of The South Main Canal of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project (“SNWTP”). The contract amount is 6.96 million RMB. This is the sixth contract that the Company has been awarded by the SNWTP. On this occasion the SNWTP has been invited bids for four sections, two of which (sections two and four) were awarded to NF Energy. The second section of the project will use 50 sets of the Company’s DN200-3400 manual and electric butterfly valves and related accessories, and 16 sets of DN1600-3400 electric butterfly valves and accessories. The fourth section of the project will use 230 sets of DN200-300 air valves and butterfly valves. The delivery date for the project is expected to be September this year.

NF Energy also won a major project in Zhejiang province. This was a contract for equipment for the circulating water system, fluid control and electric butterfly valve flow control devices in the 2×1000MW ultra supercritical coal-fired unit project of Zhejiang Zhe Neng Six Heng power plant. The total amount of the contract is 7.5 million RMB. The delivery date will be in August 2012. Zhejiang Zheneng Group is a key client of NF Energy and the Company, has previously provided flow control devices for a power plant project undertaken by its subsidiary, Zhejiang Zheneng Le Qing.

The company attaches great importance client need, both for the highest quality and for the latest technology, and is pleased to have received these contracts that signify customer endorsement of its current technology and service levels. The Company will continue to develop new products to meet client demands and looks forward to serving the needs of China’s water and power industries.

“We are very glad to have successfully bid for and won work for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project, especially in 2011 which is the first year of China’s “twelfth-five year plan” that endorses and encourages the development of energy-saving and environmentally friendly industries and major water projects,” commented Mr. Gang Li, Chairman and CEO of NF Energy. “We are also very pleased to work with Zhejiang Zheneng Group again whose needs we understand and whose custom we value greatly.”

About Zhejiang Zheneng Group

Zhejiang Zheneng Group Co. Ltd. has a number of businesses including Tongxiang Zheneng Trading Co., Ltd., Zheneng Electronic Company, Zheneng Import & Export Co, Dubai Trading Co, Zhangjiagang Dong Long International Trading Co, Jiaao Investment Co, Tongxiang Jiaao Garment Co and Jiaao Chemical factory. The participate in the domestic and foreign markets for energy, electronics, textiles and garments.

About NF Energy Saving Corporation

NF Energy Saving Corporation (NASDAQ: NFEC) is a China-based provider of integrated energy conservation solutions utilizing energy-saving equipment, technical services and energy management re-engineering project operations to provide energy saving services to clients. The Company’s customers are mainly concentrated in the electrical generation (large-scale thermal power generation, hydroelectric power, wind power, and nuclear power), water supply, and heat supply industries. The majority of revenues are from energy efficient flow control equipment and energy efficiency projects. For more information, visit http://www.nfenergy.com

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The statements contained herein that are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as believes, expects, may, will, should, or anticipates or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. In particular, statements regarding the efficacy of investment in research and development are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effect of political, economic, and market conditions and geopolitical events; legislative and regulatory changes that affect our business; the availability of funds and working capital; the actions and initiatives of current and potential competitors; investor sentiment; and our reputation. We do not undertake any responsibility to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to take into account events or circumstances that occur after the date of this report. Additionally, we do not undertake any responsibility to update you on the occurrence of any unanticipated events, which may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. The factors discussed herein are expressed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov.

Company Contact:

Investor Relations Contact:

Ms. Lihua Wang, Director & CFO

Mr. Mark Collinson, Partner

Tel: +86 24-8563 1159

Tel: +1 310-954-1343

Email: wlh@nfenergy.com

Email: mark.collinson@ccgir.com

NF Energy Saving Corp.

CCG Investor Relations

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Sino Clean Energy, Inc. (SCEI) Announces Cooperation MOU with Nathalin Welstar Energy, Company Limited

XI’AN, China, Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: SCEI) (“Sino Clean Energy,” or the “Company”), a leading producer and distributor of coal-water slurry fuel (“CWSF”) in China, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) and a preliminary engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) agreement with Nathalin Welstar Energy, Company Limited (“Nathalin Welstar Energy” or “Nathalin”) for cooperation in the construction of a coal water slurry plant in Thailand.

Nathalin Welstar Energy, a subsidiary of leading Thai marine petroleum transport company Nathalin Group, focuses on developing environmentally-friendly energy sources, such as solar, wind, and clean coal. Under the agreement, Nathalin would invest in a 50,000 metric ton coal water slurry fuel (“CWSF”) production facility and a minimum 6,000 KW net output electricity power plant along with associated infrastructure. A leader in CWSF manufacturing and distribution in China and what management believes is the first US-listed Chinese company in the CWSF industry, Sino Clean Energy intends to undertake a site visit in Thailand for study and inspection to begin the process of consulting on the technical and financial aspects of the project.

Mr. Baowen Ren, chairman and chief executive officer of Sino Clean Energy, commented, “I am encouraged that we reached a pre-EPC agreement with Nathalin Welstar Energy following five months of negotiations. We highly regard the prospects of cooperation, not only because of the possible economic benefits, but also because of the strategic value of international partnership and expansion for the Company. If the pilot project succeeds, both parties plan to apply the cooperative model to larger scale CWSF facilities and electric power plants in Thailand. The Company believes that this pilot project might open up access for the company to a potentially large CWSF market in South East Asia.”

About Sino Clean Energy

Sino Clean Energy is the third largest producer of coal-water slurry fuel (“CWSF”) by sales in China, according to data provided in Frost Sullivan’s 2010 Chinese CWSF market report. A leader in developing CWSF as a cleaner alternative to burning coal aggregate in heating, industrial and power generation for residential and industrial applications, the Company has seven production lines located in Shaanxi, Liaoning, and Guangdong provinces. For more information about Sino Clean Energy, please visit http://www.sinocei.net.

Contact Information

Sino Clean Energy Inc.

Jing Li, Assistant to the CEO

Phone: +86-29-8844-7960 ext. 802

Email: Jing.Li@sinocei.net

ICR Inc.

Rob Koepp

Phone: +86-10-6583-7516 or +1-646-328-2526

E-mail: SCEI@icrinc.com

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QLT (QLTI) Shows Positive 4 Week Efficacy in Phase II Study for Glaucoma Using Latanoprost Punctal Plug Delivery System

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QLT Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTI) (TSX:QLT) today announced results of its Phase II clinical study on the efficacy and safety of the Latanoprost Punctal Plug Delivery System (L-PPDS) in subjects with ocular hypertension (OH) and open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

The Phase II trial featured simultaneous placement of punctal plugs in both the upper and lower puncta for delivery of a daily drug load with a goal of enabling comparable clinical outcomes to that of daily administered Xalatan® eye drops. The Company’s overall drug development objective was a mean reduction in IOP of 5 mmHg or greater. The primary endpoint in this Phase II study was the mean change in IOP from baseline (measured as mmHg) at 2 weeks. Secondary endpoints were the mean change in IOP from baseline at 4 weeks and mean percentage change in IOP from baseline at 2 weeks and 4 weeks.

A total of 95 ITT (Intent to Treat) subjects were included in the L-PPDS treatments in this study. The mean IOP at baseline was 25.8 mmHg for this group.

After 2 weeks of L-PPDS treatment, IOP showed a statistically significant mean change from baseline of -6.2 mmHg (95% C.I. -6.8, -5.6). At the end of 2 weeks, 73% of subjects showed an IOP reduction vs. baseline of 5 mmHg or greater and 51% of subjects showed a reduction of 6 mmHg or greater. The mean percentage change in IOP from baseline at 2 weeks was -24.3%, which was statistically significant (95% C.I. -26.7, -21.9).

After 4 weeks of L-PPDS treatment, IOP showed a statistically significant mean change from baseline of -5.7 mmHg (95% C.I. -6.5, -4.9). At the end of 4 weeks, 60% of subjects showed an IOP reduction vs. baseline of 5 mmHg or greater and 47% of subjects showed a reduction of 6 mmHg or greater. The mean percentage change in IOP from baseline at 4 weeks was also statistically significant at 22.3% (95% C.I. -25.4, -19.2). Results reported in earlier Phase II L-PPDS studies using different L-PPDS plug designs and doses did not achieve these levels of IOP reduction over a 4 week treatment period.

“Most if not all glaucoma specialists would agree that eye pressure lowering should be taken out of the patients’ hands and left in the hands of the physician,” said Alan L. Robin, MD, Associate Professor Ophthalmology and International Health at Johns Hopkins University and Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland. “The results of the QLT study find the L-PPDS may offer a breakthrough in the way glaucoma medication can be delivered. The results suggest that the L-PPDS may have the ability to deliver long-lasting clinically significant eye pressure lowering that is relatively well-tolerated by patients so that they do not have to worry about eye drop instillation. Adherence no longer becomes a factor in preventing the development of needless blindness. Additionally, the procedure appears to be relatively safe, minimally-invasive and simple to perform. With further development success, this delivery system could potentially revolutionize our therapy of glaucoma.”

Table 1 – Glau 11 Phase II data *

Mean Change in IOP from Baseline
(95% C.I.)
Mean % Change in IOP
from Baseline (95% C.I.)
2 weeks
(n=70) **
-6.2 (-6.8, -5.6) -24.3% (-26.7%, -21.9%)
4 weeks
(n=53) **
-5.7 (-6.5,-4.9) -22.3% (-25.4%, -19.2%)

* Study sample size of 50 subjects was planned to provide a statistically reliable estimate of the mean IOP change from baseline with a 95% Confidence Interval

** Number of subjects who met ITT (Intent to Treat) and plug retention criteria (both upper and lower plug retained in at least one eye)

“We are very excited to see clinically meaningful data showing that a higher dose of latanoprost administered through a double plug approach can successfully decrease IOP by more than 5 mmHg,” said Bob Butchofsky, President and CEO of QLT Inc. “As a result, we plan to move forward with another Phase II trial in glaucoma and broaden this delivery platform by accelerating plans for a second molecule in 2012.”

The trial utilized the Company’s newest version of its later stage proprietary punctal plug in the lower punctum and an early stage prototype upper punctal plug based on a modified commercially available plug, providing a combined latanoprost amount of 141 µg. The proprietary lower punctal plugs were retained in 95% of subjects at 4 weeks. The modified commercially available upper punctal plugs were retained in 45% of subjects at 4 weeks. Using a 4 week benchmark, the subject retention rate for the proprietary lower punctal plug designs utilized in previous studies was 49% – 90%.

The L-PPDS was well tolerated over the testing period with adverse events (AEs) similar to those reported for commercial punctal plugs. The majority of AEs were ocular in nature, with tearing reported as the most frequent. No associated AEs were serious. As assessed by subjective scoring by study subjects, tearing was rated predominantly for L-PPDS treated eyes at week 4 as occasional – 22%, mild – 31%, or moderate – 32%. Few subjects experienced any discomfort related to the punctal plugs with most patients having either no awareness or mild awareness of the punctal plugs by week 4 (87% of eyes for L-PPDS subjects). A total of 42 subjects were not included in the ITT analysis at week 4, with 34 of these due to losses of the early stage prototype upper plug. During the study, 5 subjects discontinued due to AEs, and 3 subjects discontinued for other reasons. All subjects were included in the safety analysis.

About the L-PPDS Phase II Study

This completed Phase II multicenter study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the L-PPDS utilizing simultaneous placement of punctal plugs in the upper and lower puncta containing a combined total of 141 µg of latanoprost, a prostaglandin analogue, in subjects with ocular hypertension (OH) or open-angle glaucoma (OAG) over a 4 week period. The original study design randomized subjects into one of two treatment groups: (i) placebo/L-PPDS (4 weeks placebo + 4 weeks L-PPDS), and (ii) sham/Xalatan® (4 weeks sham + 4 weeks Xalatan® drops). In April 2011, the trial design was amended to remove the sham/Xalatan® arm and to remove an initial 4 week placebo plug period from the study. These changes simplified the trial design and provided earlier access to active treatment in the study, which reduced the rate of patient discontinuation in the trial. The Principal Investigator for the study was Dr. Robert Williams, formerly of the Taustine Eye Center in Louisville, KY.

Updated R&D Guidance

Research and Development (R&D) expense in the first half of 2011 was $21.1 million, and the Company previously provided guidance for R&D expense of approximately $10 million to $12 million for the third quarter of 2011. With the results of the Phase II L-PPDS study in hand, the Company is now providing R&D guidance for full year 2011 of $44 million to $46 million. Major R&D initiatives for the remainder of the year relating to the QLT091001 Phase 1b trial in patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) include: (i) ongoing follow-up of LCA patients, (ii) initial re-treatment of LCA patients treated in the trial, (iii) completion of enrollment in the RP cohort, and (iv) ongoing formulation and development work. For the punctal plug drug delivery program, near term development goals include further evaluation of the single versus double plug approaches and enabling a longer duration of sustained release. Major R&D plans for this program include commencing another Phase II trial in glaucoma, device work in particular for upper puncta placement, and ongoing formulation and development work in particular for new product candidates.

Conference Call Information

QLT Inc. will hold an investor conference call today to discuss the announcement at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT). The call with slides will be broadcast live via the Internet at www.qltinc.com. To participate on the call, please dial 1-800-319-4610 (North America) or 604-638-5340 (International) before 8:30 a.m. ET. For those dialing in to the call, the presentation slides will be available 15 minutes prior to the call on QLT’s web site at www.qltinc.com. A replay of the call will be available via the Internet and also via telephone at 1-800-319-6413 (North America) or 604-638-9010 (International), access code 8762, followed by the “#” sign.

About QLT

QLT is an ocular-focused company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative ocular products that address the unmet medical needs of patients and clinicians worldwide. We are focused on developing our synthetic retinoid program for the treatment of certain inherited retinal diseases, developing drugs to be delivered in our proprietary punctal plug delivery system, as well as U.S. marketing of the commercial product Visudyne® (which we co-developed with Novartis) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. QLT’s head office is based in Vancouver, Canada and the Company is publicly traded on NASDAQ (symbol: QLTI) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: QLT). For more information about the Company’s products and developments, please visit our website at www.qltinc.com.

Visudyne® is a registered trademark of Novartis AG.

Eligard® is a registered trademark of Sanofi S.A.

Xalatan® is a registered trademark of Pfizer Health AB.

QLT Inc. is listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol “QLTI” and on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “QLT.”

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Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” of QLT within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our financial guidance; statements concerning our clinical development programs and future plans, including plans for our proprietary punctal plug delivery platform (PPDS) and L-PPDS program and our QLT091001 synthetic retinoid program; expected progression of clinical development of these programs and any anticipated timing for development initiatives and receipt of results, including our assumptions related to initiation of new studies, current and future study enrollment and timing to treat and re-treat patients; statements concerning the potential benefits and success of our development programs and product candidates; and statements which contain language such as: “assuming,” “plan,” “potentially,” “prospects,” “future,” “projects,” “believes,” “expects” and “outlook.” Forward-looking statements are predictions only which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed in such statements. Many such risks, uncertainties and other factors are taken into account as part of our assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements and include, among others, the following: the Company’s future operating results are uncertain and likely to fluctuate; the risk that sales of Visudyne or Eligard® may be less than expected (including due to competitive products and pricing); uncertainties relating to the timing and results of the clinical development and commercialization of our products and technologies (including, but not limited to, Visudyne, our punctal plug technology and synthetic retinoid program); assumptions related to continued enrollment trends, efforts and success, and the associated costs of these programs; outcomes for our clinical trials (including our punctal plug technology and our synthetic retinoid program) may not be favorable or may be less favorable than interim results and/or previous trials; there may be varying interpretations of data produced by one or more of our clinical trials; the timing, expense and uncertainty associated with the regulatory approval process for products; risks and uncertainties associated with the safety and effectiveness of our technology; risks and uncertainties related to the scope, validity, and enforceability of our intellectual property rights and the impact of patents and other intellectual property of third parties; and general economic conditions and other factors described in detail in QLT’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of QLT and QLT does not assume any obligation to update such information to reflect later events or developments except as required by law.

This press release also contains “forward-looking information” that constitutes “financial outlooks” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. This information is provided to give investors general guidance on managements current expectations of certain factors affecting our business, including our financial results. Given the uncertainties, assumptions and risk factors associated with this type of information, including those described above, investors are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

CONTACT: QLT Inc. Investor Relations Contact:
         David Climie
         VP, Investor Relations
         Telephone: 604-707-7573
         dclimie@qltinc.com

         QLT Inc. Media Contact:
         Karen Peterson
         Communications Specialist
         Telephone: 604-707-7000 or 1-800-663-5486
         kpeterson@qltinc.com

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         or
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Vimicro (VIMC) to Benefit from Government Alliance to Drive the Adoption of the SVAC Digital-Surveillance Standard

BEIJING, Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) (“Vimicro” or the “Company”), a leading multimedia semiconductor and IP-based surveillance solution provider, today announced that on August 25, 2011, five key government agencies formed an alliance to promote the adoption of the Surveillance Video and Audio Coding (SVAC) digital-surveillance standard on a national level.

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The alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to accelerating the application and implementation of SVAC, as well as to popularize the standard and assist its industrialization process. Participating government agencies included: the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC). During the alliance’s inaugural conference, Mr. Jian Li, the Director of the First Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, was elected chairman, and Vimicro’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. John Deng, was elected honorary Chairman and Chief Scientist by the government and industry leaders assembled to promote the SVAC standard. The representatives of the five agencies also delivered speeches at the gathering. One common theme was the continued commitment of the Chinese government to promote the standard nationwide to expand the application of SVAC to other areas such as the Internet of Things and to promote SVAC to become an international standard, among other topics discussed.

“The SVAC national standard was developed to solve the interoperability issues of current video-surveillance systems due to inconsistent source-coding standards. The SVAC national standard will play an important role in national security, the digital intelligent city, intelligent transportation, energy development, business, finance, healthcare and many other areas. The SVAC alliance will improve China‘s audio and video technology for the benefit of national security as well as our general industrial competitiveness, which in turn will encourage more users to purchase our members’ SVAC products,” commented Mr. Wei Sun, the head of the Technology, Information and Automation Department of the SAC.

Mr. Yiping Xie, head of the Technology and Information Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security added, “From a national innovation and independent intellectual-property perspective, the SVAC alliance creates a platform to develop the entire security and surveillance industry chain in China.”

As previously disclosed, the SVAC standard was co-developed by Vimicro and the first Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security and it also benefited from the contributions of more than 40 scientific research institutes, universities and security-industry companies. The standard was officially released by the SAC on December 31, 2010. SVAC is the first technology standard designed to solve the unique needs of the surveillance industry. It has special significance for the establishment of China‘s public security and crime-prevention system. The implementation of the SVAC standard commenced on May 1, 2011, and it is the preferred protocol for government contracts and is available to all suppliers participating in the surveillance industry.

“This alliance creates the foundation for an exciting new era for the security video and audio-monitoring industry,” commented Dr. Deng. “As the co-initiator and co-developer of the SVAC standard, we believe Vimicro is well-situated to establish a leadership position in this growing field, and being elected as the Alliance’s honorary Chairman and Chief Scientist is a tremendous personal honor. I will devote my efforts to promote and develop the technology necessary for supporting the standard.”

About Vimicro International Corporation

Vimicro International Corporation is a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider that designs, develops and markets mixed-signal semiconductor products and system-level solutions that enable multimedia capabilities in a variety of products for the consumer electronics and communications markets. Vimicro is also expanding business into the surveillance market with system-level solutions and semiconductor products. Vimicro’s ADSs, each of which represents four ordinary shares, are currently trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “VIMC.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vimicro’s expectations and forecasts, contain forward-looking statements. Vimicro may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vimicro’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the company’s ability to develop and sell new mobile multimedia products; the expected growth of the mobile multimedia market; the company’s ability to increase sales of notebook camera multimedia processors; the company’s ability to retain existing customers and acquire new customers and respond to competitive market conditions; the company’s ability to respond in a timely manner to the evolving multimedia market and changing consumer preferences and industry standards and to stay abreast of technological changes; the company’s ability to secure sufficient foundry capacity in a timely manner; the company’s ability to effectively protect its intellectual property and the risk that it may infringe on the intellectual property of others; and cyclicality of the semiconductor industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vimicro’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Vimicro does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and Vimicro undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Company Contact:

Vimicro International Corporation

Mr. Anan Liu, Investor Relations Manager

Phone: +86 (10) 6894 8888 ext. 7453

E-mail: liuanan@vimicro.com

Ms. Sandy Song, IR Associate Manager

Phone: +86 (10) 6894 8888 ext. 7401

E-mail: songzheng@vimicro.com

www.vimicro.com

Investor Contact:

CCG Investor Relations

Mr. John Harmon, CFA, Sr. Account Manager

Phone: +86 (10) 6561-6886 ext. 807 (Beijing)

E-mail: john.harmon@ccgir.com

Mr. Roger Ellis, Senior Partner & SVP for M.I.

Phone: +1 (310) 954-1332 (Los Angeles)

E-mail: roger.ellis@ccgir.com

www.ccgir.com

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Gulf Resources (GURE) Receives Relocation Compensation for Factory No. 4

SHANDONG, China, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Gulf Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:GURENews) (“Gulf Resources” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced that the Company’s subsidiary Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Ltd. Co. has signed a compensation agreement with the local government of Yangkou Town, Shouguang City, PRC for costs related to the relocation of the Company’s Factory No. 4 on August 22, 2011.

In mid-May 2011, the government requested to recall the leased land, where the Company’s original Factory No. 4 was located, for civil redevelopment and agreed to lease another parcel of land to the Company nearby to the existing Factory No. 4. The operations of the original Factory No. 4 stopped in early July 2011 as the original facilities were demolished and useful plants and machineries were relocated to the new factory.

The local government of Yangkou Town, Shouguang City has agreed to compensate the company RMB 8,599,835 (approximately USD 1.3 million) for its Factory No. 4 relocation expenses and maintenance cost. The Company expects that the new Factory No. 4 will be in operations before the end of 2011.

About Gulf Resources, Inc.

Gulf Resources, Inc. operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“SCHC”) and Shouguang Yuxin Chemical Industry Co., Limited (“SYCI”). The Company believes that it is one of the largest producers of bromine in China. Elemental Bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of compounds utilized in industry and agriculture. Through SYCI, the Company manufactures chemical products utilized in a variety of applications, including oil & gas field explorations and as papermaking chemical agents. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.gulfresourcesinc.cn/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release contain forward-looking information about Gulf Resources and its subsidiaries business and products within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. The actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the general economic and business conditions in the PRC, future product development and production capabilities, shipments to end customers, market acceptance of new and existing products, additional competition from existing and new competitors for bromine and other oilfield and power production chemicals, changes in technology, the ability to make future bromine asset purchases, and various other factors beyond its control. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement and the risks factors detailed in the Companys reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gulf Resources undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Gulf Resources, Inc.

CCG Investor Relations Inc.

Helen Xu

Linda Salo, Account Manager

Email: beishengrong@vip.163.com

Phone: +1-646-922-0894

Web: http://www.gulfresourcesinc.cn

Email: linda.salo@ccgir.com

Crocker Coulson, President

Phone: +1-646-213-1915

Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com

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Midway (MDW) Reports Long Gold Intercepts at Spring Valley Project, Nevada

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Midway Gold Corp. (“Midway” or the “Company”) (MDW:TSX-V; MDW:NYSE-AMEX) announces second quarter results calculated from data provided by Barrick Gold Exploration Inc. (“Barrick”), who is earning into Midway’s Spring Valley Project, Nevada. Drill results are from holes that test the northern extent of the known resource and holes that test the area acquired late last year that is to the south of the known resource. The drilling reported in this press release shows gold assays extend the gold zone at least 1.7 kilometers to the southwest of the previously known resource area over a width of approximately 0.5 kilometers.

In the north, long and high grade gold intercepts extend northward the gold zone hosted in feldspar porphyry and include 201 meters of 0.82 grams per tonne (gpt) gold in SV11-515; and 94 meters of 1.06 gpt gold in SV11-517. In the same area, SV11-514 encountered multiple intercepts including 47 meters of 0.72 gpt gold and 18 meters of 1.20 gpt gold. Higher grade intercepts included 1.5 meters of 7.30 gpt gold and 1.5 meters of 6.89 gpt gold in SV11-514, and 9.1 meters of 4.70 gpt gold in SV11-515.

In the south, reconnaissance drilling in widely spaced holes beginning immediately adjacent to the resource area extends the potential for mineralization to an area 1.7 km long by 0.5 km wide for a total strike length of more than 3.5 kilometers long, including the known resource reported last year. Initial results, along with results from SV10-499 reported earlier, suggest that a widespread gold system may exist on land acquired in 2010. The most recent hole drilled furthest to the south, SV11-534, encountered 30.5 meters of 0.89 gpt gold. Higher grade intercepts included 1.5 meters of 15.91 gpt gold in SV11-521, 1.5 meters of 9.46 gpt gold in SV11-530, and 4.6 meters of 7.47 gpt gold in SV11-534. Assays are pending on additional holes in this area.

“We are very pleased to report these long and high grade gold intercepts which expand Spring Valley’s resource potential in two directions. We are particularly pleased about the gold intercepts found south of the resource area on the lands acquired late last year that had not been drilled,” said Ken Brunk, President and COO of Midway. “Spring Valley has the ear marks of a world class gold system. Additional drilling will be needed to confirm the findings of this widely spaced program.”

Spring Valley is a large, porphyry-hosted gold system. A May, 2011 updated resource estimate reported 2.16 million ounces of gold in the combined Measured and Indicated categories at a cut-off grade of 0.14 gpt. There is an additional Inferred resource of 1.97 million ounces of gold at the same cut-off grade. The Measured resource is 0.93 million ounces contained within 59.0 million tonnes grading 0.49 gpt, the Indicated resource is 1.23 million ounces contained within 85.8 million tonnes grading 0.45 gpt, and the Inferred resource is contained within 103.9 million tonnes grading 0.59 gpt. The estimate was prepared for Midway by Gustavson Associates, LLC of Lakewood, Colorado (Midway press release dated May 2, 2011).

Significant New Drill Hole Gold Assay Intercepts – Spring Valley Project, Nevada
(Calculated by Midway from data provided by Barrick)
Hole From m To m Width m Grade gpt
SV10-503c 97.7 100.8 3.0 1.99
135.0 175.4 40.4 0.99
SV10-504c 133.8 135.3 1.5 1.10
219.0 227.2 8.2 0.41
237.4 238.7 1.2 1.06
Additional assays pending
SV10-507c 71.6 85.3 13.7 2.37
285.9 297.2 11.3 1.71
includes 1.5 11.35
335.3 336.5 1.2 1.82
373.4 375.8 2.4 1.17
SV11-514 120.4 143.3 22.9 0.75
includes 1.5 7.30
155.4 164.6 9.1 0.45
196.6 210.3 13.7 0.93
239.3 245.4 6.1 1.03
306.3 353.6 47.2 0.72
365.8 384.0 18.3 1.20
includes 1.5 6.89
SV11-515 193.5 210.3 16.8 0.34
231.6 432.8 201.2 0.82
includes 9.1 4.70
SV11-517 120.4 128.0 7.6 0.51
160.0 254.5 94.5 1.06
SV11-518 102.1 103.6 1.5 3.91
286.5 288.0 1.5 2.50
457.2 475.5 18.3 0.99
501.4 502.9 1.5 3.94
SV11-521 170.7 173.7 3.0 10.01
includes 1.5 15.91
224.0 233.2 9.1 0.45
371.9 373.4 1.5 6.07
492.3 498.3 6.1 0.99
510.5 513.6 3.0 1.54
SV11-523 24.4 30.5 6.1 1.47
SV11-525 179.8 202.7 22.9 0.72
217.9 225.6 7.6 0.38
365.8 367.3 1.5 4.59
SV11-530 172.2 173.7 1.5 6.69
207.3 208.8 1.5 9.46
SV11-534 86.9 91.4 4.6 7.47
378.0 379.5 1.5 3.26
402.3 432.8 30.5 0.89

Reverse circulation drilling was conducted by Hard Rock Drilling of Elko, Nevada. Core drilling was conducted by TonaTec Exploration of Mapleton, Utah. Drill hole numbers ending with a “C” indicate core holes. Samples were assayed by ALS-Chemex Labs, in Sparks, Nevada by 30-gram fire assays (FA) or 1000-gram metallic screen assays (MS). Results reported represent thickness along the trace of the drill hole and do not necessarily represent true thickness.

Please click on the following link to view the Spring Valley Q2 Drill Holes and Results:
http://www.usetdas.com/pr/midwaypicture08252011.jpg

Drilling for 2011 commenced in early April and there is currently one reverse circulation (RC) rig and one core rig operating on the property. A total of 7,079 meters of RC and 2,363 meters of core in 24 holes were completed through June. Results reported in this news release include core holes SV10-503c and SV10-504c that were drilled at the end of 2010. Hole SV10-507c was started in 2010 and completed in 2011 (See table above). Final metallic screen assay results have been received for 5 holes, the remaining assay results are from preliminary fire assays. Metallic screen assays analyze a larger quantity of the sample and are more reliable when coarse gold is present.

Barrick can earn a 60% interest in the project by completing work expenditures totaling US$30 million before December 31, 2013 under the terms of an agreement executed between Midway and Barrick on March 9, 2009. Barrick has informed Midway that it intends to conduct and fund the required program of US$7 million in 2011, resulting in cumulative expenditures of US$16 million by December 31, 2011.

Data reported to Midway by Barrick and disclosed in this press release have been reviewed for Midway by William S. Neal, (M.Sc., CPG), a “Qualified Person” as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Kenneth A. Brunk”
Kenneth A. Brunk, President, COO and Director

About Midway Gold Corp.

Midway Gold Corp. is a precious metals company with a vision to explore, design, build, and operate gold mines in a manner accountable to all stakeholders while producing an acceptable return to its shareholders. For more information about Midway, please visit our website at www.midwaygold.com or contact R.J. Smith, Vice President of Administration, at (877) 475-3642 (toll-free).

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements about the Company and its business. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s intended work plans for the Spring Valley project and resource estimates. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation, risks related to the timing and completion of the Company’s intended work plans for the Spring Valley project, risks related to fluctuations in gold prices; uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund the planned work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned work resulting from weather, logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill expectations and realize the perceived potential of the Company’s properties; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and other tests and the estimation of gold resources and reserves; the possibility that required permits may not be obtained on a timely manner or at all; the possibility that capital and operating costs may be higher than currently estimated and may preclude commercial development or render operations uneconomic; the possibility that the estimated recovery rates may not be achieved; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in the work program; and other factors identified in the Company’s SEC filings and its filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions and expectations of the Company’s management at the time they are made, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances, should change.

Cautionary note to U.S. investors concerning estimates of reserves and resources: This press release and the technical report referred to in this press release use the terms “resource”, “reserve”, “measured resources”, “indicated resources” and “inferred resources”, which are terms defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification system. Estimates of mineral resources in this press release and in the technical report referred to in this press release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and such definitions differ from the definitions in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7. Under SEC Industry Guide 7 standards, a “final” or “bankable” feasibility study is required to report reserves, the three-year historical average price is used in any reserve or cash flow analysis to designate reserves and the primary environmental analysis or report must be filed with the appropriate governmental authority. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. We advise investors that while those terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves as defined in the SEC’s Guide 7. In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally minable. The SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute SEC Industry Guide 7 compliant “reserves” as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of mineral deposits in any of the above categories will ever be upgraded to Guide 7 compliant reserves. Accordingly, disclosure in this press release and in the technical reports referred to in this press release may not be comparable to information from U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.

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U.K. Asset Management and Financing Group Signs Agreement to Implement NetSol’s (NTWK) Leasesoft Asset Software

CALABASAS, Calif. ,  Aug. 24, 2011  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NetSol Technologies, Inc.  (Nasdaq:NTWK), a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to implement its Leasesoft Asset system for an Asset Management and  Financing Company  that provides business finance and leasing to clients across industries throughout the  United Kingdom .

“This contract was deferred from the last fiscal year, but customers are continuing to regain confidence in the company’s ability to provide robust and cost-effective solutions despite geopolitical pressures,” said  Naeem Ghauri , president of NetSol Americas and  Europe . “We are seeing increasing evidence in the  U.K.  that more companies in the business financing and leasing arena are interested in reinvesting in our systems, and the selection of  NetSol  for this project underscores our experience and leadership in the  U.K.  market.”

The name of the company and total value of the agreement were not disclosed as per the customer’s request, although  NetSol  said the contract includes product licenses, business processes consultancy and on-site implementation services. Additional revenue streams include maintenance,support and product enhancements.  NetSol  anticipates recognizing revenues for the entire value of the contract by  June 30, 2012 .

About  NetSol Technologies

NetSol Technologies, Inc.  (
www.netsoltech.com) is a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions that include credit and finance portfolio management systems, SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration, and technical services for the global Financial, Leasing, Insurance, Energy, and Technology markets. Headquartered in  Calabasas, Calif. ,  NetSol’s  product and services offerings have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SEI ( Software Engineering Institute ) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by only 178 companies worldwide. The company’s clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers, and government agencies.  Netsol  has delivery and support locations in  San Francisco ,  London ,  Beijing ,  Bangkok ,  Lahore ,  Adelaide  and  Riyadh .

Investors can receive news releases and invitations to special events by accessing our online signup form at
http://bit.ly/NetSol_Investor_Signup_Form.

The  NetSol Technologies, Inc.  logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=9832

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company’s products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The word “anticipates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

CONTACT:  PondelWilkinson Inc.   Evan Pondel  (310) 279-5973 investors@netsoltech.com

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SIGA (SIGA) Awarded a $7.7 Million Grant for the Development of Antiviral Drugs for Arenaviruses

NEW YORK, Aug 24, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA), a company specializing in the development of pharmaceutical agents to fight bio-warfare pathogens, announced today that it has been awarded a $7.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop an antiviral drug for treating and preventing Lassa fever and other hemorrhagic fevers of Arenavirus origin.

Dr. Eric A. Rose, SIGA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “This grant is a continuation of our vibrant, long-term relationship with NIH, and it highlights the strength and diversity of our drug development program.”

Dr. Dennis Hruby, SIGA’s Chief Scientific Officer, added, “This grant is similar to the $6.5 million grant for dengue fever drug development awarded to SIGA in May in that both grants are expected to fund development activities that will lead to an investigational new drug application (“IND”) that SIGA can file with the FDA.”

About SIGA Technologies, Inc.

In the United States and around the world, populations face a serious but unmet need for drugs to protect against potentially catastrophic emerging viral pathogens and biological weapons of mass destruction. SIGA Technologies, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of therapeutic solutions for some of the most lethal disease-causing pathogens in the world, including smallpox, Ebola, dengue, Lassa fever and other dangerous viruses. Our business is to discover, develop and commercialize drugs to prevent and treat these high-priority threats. Our mission is to disarm dreaded viral diseases and create robust, modern biodefense countermeasures. For more information about SIGA, please visit SIGA’s web site at www.siga.com.

The SIGA Technologies, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4504

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements relating to the safety and efficacy of its current or anticipated products, the progress of its development programs and timelines for bringing products to market. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s estimates, assumptions and projections, and are subject to uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of SIGA. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause such differences include (i) the risk that potential products that appear promising to SIGA or its collaborators cannot be shown to be efficacious or safe in subsequent pre-clinical or clinical trials, (ii) the risk that SIGA or its collaborators will not obtain appropriate or necessary governmental approvals to market these or other potential products, (iii) the risk that SIGA may not be able to obtain anticipated funding for its development projects or other needed funding, (iv) the risk that SIGA may not be able to secure funding from anticipated or current government contracts and grants, (v) the risk that SIGA may not be able to secure or enforce sufficient legal rights in its products, including patent protection, (vi) the risk that any challenge to our patent and other property rights, if adversely determined, could affect our business and, even if determined favorably, could be costly, (vii) the risk that regulatory requirements applicable to SIGA’s products may result in the need for further or additional testing or documentation that will delay or prevent seeking or obtaining needed approvals to market these products, (viii) the risk that one or more protests may be filed or upheld under any government contract or grant in whole or in part, leading to a delay or denial of the contract or grant, (ix) the risk that the volatile and competitive nature of the biotechnology industry may hamper SIGA’s efforts, (x) the risk that the changes in domestic and foreign economic and market conditions may adversely affect SIGA’s ability to advance its research or its products, and (xi) the effect of federal, state, and foreign regulation, including drug regulation and international trade regulation, on SIGA’s businesses. More detailed information about SIGA and risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements, including the forward-looking statements in this presentation, is set forth in SIGA’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including SIGA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and in other documents that SIGA has filed with the SEC. SIGA urges investors and security holders to read those documents free of charge at the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov. Interested parties may also obtain those documents free of charge from SIGA. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and except for our ongoing obligations under the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ATP (ATPG) Delivers Production Success From Third Well at Telemark Hub

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:ATPG) today announced first oil production at its Mississippi Canyon (“MC”) Block 941 A-2 (#4) well in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The MC Block 941 A-2 well is located on the Mirage Field and is the third well brought on production at the Telemark Hub location utilizing the ATP Titan floating drilling and production platform. The well delivered on ATP’s original expectations with an initial rate exceeding 7,000 Boe per day. When drilled, the A-2 well encountered four Miocene sands that are approximately 500 feet structurally higher than the same sands in the MC 941 A-1 well. The A-2 well is completed at a measured depth of 17,600 feet in the C and D sands. All permits to immediately begin drilling the fourth well, MC 942 #2, have been approved with production projected later this year. Company-wide production now exceeds 31,000 Boe per day.

“Bringing the third Telemark Hub well to first production again demonstrates ATP’s technical expertise and safe operations in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico,” said T. Paul Bulmahn, ATP Chairman and CEO. “We have finally realized the planned material production revenue of this well that has been much anticipated for 16 months. This well was already drilled to 12,000 feet and cased prior to the Macondo spill and became subject to the moratorium. The greater-than-a-billion-dollar investment at Telemark reflects ATP’s continuing commitment to develop America’s energy resources.”

ATP operates the deepwater Telemark Hub in approximately 4,000 feet of water with a 100% working interest and holds a 100% ownership in ATP Titan LLC which owns the ATP Titan and associated pipelines and infrastructure.

About ATP Oil & Gas Corporation

ATP Oil & Gas is an international offshore oil and gas development and production company focused in the Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean Sea and North Sea. The company trades publicly as ATPG on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. For more information about ATP Oil & Gas Corporation, visit www.atpog.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included in this news release are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ATP cautions that assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events may, and often do, vary from actual results and the differences can be material. Some of the key factors which could cause actual results to vary from those ATP expects include changes in natural gas and oil prices, the timing of planned capital expenditures, availability of acquisitions, uncertainties in estimating proved reserves and forecasting production results, operational factors affecting the commencement or maintenance of producing wells, the condition of the capital markets generally, as well as the company’s ability to access them, and uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting ATP’s business. More information about the risks and uncertainties relating to ATP’s forward-looking statements is found in the company’s SEC filings.

SOURCE: ATP Oil & Gas Corporation

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation, Houston
T. Paul Bulmahn, 713-622-3311
Chairman and CEO
or
Albert L. Reese Jr., 713-622-3311
Chief Financial Officer
www.atpog.com
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EDAP (EDAP) Partnership Wins EUR 2.4 Million Grant

LYON, France, Aug. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EDAP TMS SA (Nasdaq:EDAP), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today that its development partnership has been awarded a EUR 2.4 million grant for further development of Ablatherm-HIFU technology to incorporate improved imaging and diagnostic techniques in line with the focal therapy approach for treating localized prostate cancer. The development partnership, comprised of EDAP, Edouard Herriot Hospital, and SuperSonic Imagine, received the highly competitive grant from Fonds Unique Interministerial (FUI), a French government fund for advancing technical innovation with short and midterm market applications, together with Regional Councils Grand Lyon, PACA, Competitive Clusters Lyonbiopole and Eurobiomed.

Emmanuel Blanc, Chief Technical Officer of EDAP, commented, “Prostate cancer is a multi-focal disease and precise detection of all cancer foci remains a significant challenge in the focal treatment for prostate cancer. The project aims at matching the precision of Ablatherm-HIFU with next generation diagnostic and imaging techniques, combining MRI detection for patient selection with advanced ultrasound imaging for real time monitoring and efficacy control.”

The Edouard Herriot University Hospital is a long term partner of EDAP and brings to the venture sound clinical experience in the HIFU treatment of prostate cancer, as well as a strong expertise in radiology practice, including MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound. SuperSonic Imagine is a recognized leader in advanced ultrasound techniques and has developed a unique elastography platform with the capability to provide true local assessment of tissue elasticity.

Marc Oczachowski, Chief Executive Officer of EDAP, concluded, “We are proud that our partnership won this grant, as it is another strong recognition and validation of EDAP as the leading player in the development of HIFU. This project, aimed at developing better imaging solutions that will be integrated in our device, will help advance the focal therapy approach for the prostate cancer treatment. It will strengthen Ablatherm-HIFU’s position as the premier gold standard for the non-invasive treatment of prostate cancer in line with current and future therapeutic strategies.”

About EDAP TMS SA

EDAP TMS SA develops and markets Ablatherm(R), the most advanced and clinically proven choice for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of localized prostate cancer. HIFU treatment is shown to be a minimally invasive and effective treatment option with a low occurrence of side effects. Ablatherm-HIFU is generally recommended for patients with localized prostate cancer (stages T1-T2) who are not candidates for surgery or who prefer an alternative option, or for patients who failed radiotherapy treatment. Approved in Europe as a treatment for prostate cancer, Ablatherm-HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is currently undergoing evaluation in a multi-center U.S. Phase II/III clinical trial under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) granted by the FDA, the ENLIGHT U.S. clinical study. The Company also is developing this technology for the potential treatment of certain other types of tumors. EDAP TMS SA also produces and commercializes medical equipment (the Sonolith(R) range) for treatment of urinary tract stones using extra-corporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL).

For more information on the Company, please visit http://www.edap-tms.com, and http://www.hifu-planet.com.

About SuperSonic Imagine

Founded in 2005 and based in Aix-en-Provence, France, SuperSonic Imagine is an innovative, multinational medical imaging company dedicated to developing a revolutionary ultrasound system: the Aixplorer(R). This system leverages a unique MultiWave(TM) technology that enables the user to detect, characterize and, in the future, treat palpable and non-palpable masses. This unique technology is based on combining two types of waves: an ultrasound wave that provides exceptional imaging in B-mode, and a shear wave which measures and displays the stiffness of tissue in kilopascals (ShearWave Elastography(TM)). The company now has offices in Aix-en-Provence, Seattle, London and Munich. SuperSonic Imagine holds the exclusive right, title and interest to 25 international patents and submissions in diagnostic imaging and therapy applications.

www.supersonicimagine.com

About Edouard Herriot Hospital

Edouard Herriot Hospital is a University Hospital based in Lyon and owned by Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL). HCL is a Group owning several hospitals and clinics in the Lyon area.

www.chu-lyon.fr

About Grand Lyon

Grand Lyon is the Greater Lyon Urban Community with prominent responsibilities to promote economic development in the region and support innovation through competitive clusters.

www.business.greaterlyon.com

About Lyonbiopole

Lyonbiopole is a world competitive cluster accredited in 2005. Center of Excellence in vaccines and diagnostics, it is focused on the fight against human and animal infectious diseases and cancers. Since inception, Lyonbiopole’s main mission is to stimulate public and private R & D collaborations.

www.lyonbiopole.org

About Eurobiomed

Eurobiomed is a non-for-profit organisation which has been accredited by the French government as one of the eight Biotech & Pharma “Competitive Clusters” in France. Eurobiomed federates healthcare stakeholders in “Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur” and “Languedoc-Roussillon” counties.

www.eurobiomed.org

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include statements regarding the Company’s growth and expansion plans, the conclusiveness of the results of and success of its Ablatherm-HIFU clinical trials, expectations regarding the IDE submission to and approval by the FDA of the Ablatherm-HIFU device and the market potential for the Sonolith i-move device. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties, including the uncertainties of the regulatory process, and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in particular, in the sections “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F. Ablatherm-HIFU treatment is in clinical trials, but not FDA-approved or marketed in the United States.

Contact:

Blandine Confort
Investor Relations / Legal Affairs
EDAP TMS SA
+33 4 72 15 31 72
bconfort@edap-tms.com
Investors:
Stephanie Carrington
The Ruth Group
646-536-7017
scarrington@theruthgroup.com
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IMRIS (IMRS) Sells IMRISneuro and iCT Systems to a Single U.S. Customer

WINNIPEG, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – IMRIS Inc. (NASDAQ: IMRS; TSX: IM) (“IMRIS” or the “Company”) today announced the sale of two systems, consisting of an IMRISneuro and an iCT system to a single confidential U.S. customer during the first 45 days of the third quarter ending September 30, 2011.

The installation will include an IMRISneuro system delivering on demand intraoperative MR imaging and an iCT system that will provide intraoperative computed tomography imaging capabilities.

About IMRIS

IMRIS (NASDAQ: IMRS; TSX: IM) is a global leader in providing image guided therapy solutions. These solutions feature fully integrated surgical and interventional suites that incorporate magnetic resonance, fluoroscopy and computed tomography to deliver on demand imaging during procedures. The Company’s systems serve the neurosurgical, cardiovascular and neurovascular markets and have been selected by leading medical institutions around the world.

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Peregrine (PPHM) Reports Promising 20.7 Month Median Overall Survival From Phase II Advanced Breast Cancer Trial

TUSTIN, CA — (Marketwire) — 07/14/11 — Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and viral infections, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year (FY) 2011 ended April 30, 2011 and provided an update on its advancing clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.

“During this fiscal year, we advanced our clinical pipeline significantly by reporting promising clinical data from five trials and launching four new randomized Phase II trials and four investigator-sponsored trials for our lead clinical product bavituximab, building for what we expect to be an exciting fiscal year 2012,” said Steven W. King, president and chief executive officer of Peregrine. “Our primary focus for the second half of this year is to continue advancing our three Phase II clinical programs for bavituximab and Cotara® and to reach important and potentially value-building clinical and regulatory milestones. This effort will be led by our management team, which has been expanded with additional clinical, quality, and manufacturing experts with experience in developing and commercializing biological therapies similar to our bavituximab and Cotara programs.”

Clinical Program Update

Bavituximab Clinical Trials

In four ongoing randomized Phase II trials, Peregrine is evaluating bavituximab’s broad therapeutic potential in non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Bavituximab is a first-in-class monoclonal antibody that targets the highly immunosuppressive molecule phosphatidylserine (PS), enabling the immune system to recognize and fight cancer and viral infections.

--  Phase II front-line NSCLC trial evaluating bavituximab with carboplatin
    and paclitaxel versus carboplatin and paclitaxel.  Enrollment of up to
    86 patients is expected to be completed over the next few weeks with
    interim data expected by the end of this year.  Last month, Peregrine
    reported promising 12.4 months median overall survival (OS) from a
    prior single-arm Phase II trial using this same therapeutic regimen in
    49 front-line NSCLC patients.  The OS was consistent with encouraging
    earlier data, including 43% objective response rate (ORR) and 6.1
    months median progression-free survival (PFS).  These data exceed the
    10.3 month OS, 15% ORR, and 4.5 months PFS reported from a separate
    historic control trial evaluating carboplatin and paclitaxel alone in a
    similar patient population.

--  Phase II second-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) trial
    evaluating bavituximab with docetaxel versus docetaxel plus placebo.
    Peregrine has modified patient enrollment criteria and has 37 sites
    open in the U.S. and internationally and expects to complete enrollment
    of up to 120 patients early in the fourth quarter of this year.  The
    primary endpoint for this study is overall response rate and these data
    are expected to be unblinded in the first half of 2012.  Secondary
    endpoints include median OS and median PFS.

--  Phase II pancreatic cancer trial evaluating bavituximab with
    gemcitabine versus gemcitabine is currently enrolling up to 70 patients
    with previously untreated stage IV pancreatic cancer.

--  Phase II trial in patients with previously untreated genotype-1
    hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, Peregrine is measuring the early
    virologic response (EVR) rate after 12 weeks of therapy with
    bavituximab in combination with ribavirin versus standard of care,
    pegylated interferon alpha 2a and ribavirin.

To further evaluate bavituximab’s broad potential in additional oncology indications and therapeutic combinations, Peregrine’s investigator-sponsored trials (IST) program has four currently enrolling clinical trials.

--  Phase I/II trial evaluating bavituximab combined with sorafenib in
    approximately 50 patients with advanced liver cancer.  This IST is
    being conducted at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

--  Phase I/II trial evaluating bavituximab combined with cabazitaxel in 31
    patients with second-line castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
    This IST is being conducted at the University of California, Irvine.

--  Phase Ib trial evaluating bavituximab combined with pemetrexed and
    carboplatin in up to 25 front-line NSCLC patients.  This IST is being
    conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

--  Phase I trial evaluating bavituximab combined with paclitaxel in
    patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.  This IST is
    being conducted at the Arizona Cancer Center at UMC North.

Cotara® Phase II Brain Cancer Program

At the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in June, Peregrine reported promising interim OS data of 8.8 months (38 weeks) from a Phase II trial treating 41 patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with a single infusion of Cotara. Cotara is a targeted monoclonal antibody linked to a radioisotope that is administered as a single-infusion treatment directly into the tumor, destroying the tumor from the inside out, with minimal exposure to healthy tissue. Peregrine plans to meet with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2011 to determine the optimal registration pathway for Cotara.

For more information on Peregrine’s clinical trials, please visit http://www.peregrinetrials.com.

Preclinical Research

At a keynote address at the Informa Life Sciences Recombinant Antibodies Conference in May, Dr. Philip Thorpe, inventor of Peregrine’s PS-targeting antibody technology, presented new data on the immune reactivation mechanisms of bavituximab.

At the Annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in April, Peregrine and its collaborators presented four posters highlighting the broad therapeutic and diagnostic potential of bavituximab and other PS-targeting antibodies.

Financial Results

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of FY 2011 were $2,729,000, compared to $4,420,000 for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. For FY 2011, total revenues were $13,492,000, compared to $27,943,000 for the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributed to a reduction in government contract revenue and lower contract manufacturing revenue from Peregrine’s subsidiary Avid Bioservices, due to a decrease in number of completed manufacturing runs for its third-party clients and the timing of lot release to clients.

Contract manufacturing revenues from Avid’s clinical and commercial biomanufacturing services provided to its third-party clients were $8,502,000 for fiscal year 2011, within Peregrine’s previous guidance range, compared to $13,204,000 for fiscal year 2010. Peregrine expects contract manufacturing revenues for fiscal year 2012 to be in-line with fiscal year 2011. In addition to providing biomanufacturing services to its clients, Avid will continue to utilize available capacity and resources to continue its preparation for later-stage clinical development and potential commercialization of bavituximab and Cotara.

Total costs and expenses in the fourth quarter of FY 2011 were $12,683,000, compared to $11,989,000 in the fourth quarter of FY 2010. For FY 2011, total costs and expenses were $48,179,000, compared to $41,556,000 for the prior fiscal year. This increase primarily was attributable to higher research and development costs to support Peregrine’s advancing randomized Phase II clinical trials for bavituximab and higher general and administrative expenses needed to support later-stage clinical development. For the fourth quarter FY 2011, research and development expenses were $7,998,000, compared to $7,130,000 for the fourth quarter of FY 2010, and for FY2011 were $29,462,000, compared to $24,658,000 for FY 2010.

Peregrine’s consolidated net loss was $10,014,000, or $0.15 per share, for the fourth quarter of FY 2011, compared to a net loss of $7,741,000 or $0.16 per share, for the same quarter of the prior year. For FY 2011, net loss was $34,151,000, or $0.56 per share, compared to $14,494,000, or $0.30 per share, for FY 2010.

Peregrine reported $23,075,000 in cash and cash equivalents at April 30, 2011, compared to $24,068,000 at January 31, 2011 and $19,681,000 at fiscal year ended April 30, 2010.

More detailed financial information and analysis may be found in Peregrine’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

Conference Call

Peregrine will host a conference call and webcast today, July 14, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT).

--  To listen to the live webcast or access the archived webcast available
    for 30 days, please visit: http://ir.peregrineinc.com/events.cfm.
--  To listen to the conference call, please call (877) 312-5443 or
    (253) 237-1126 and request the Peregrine Pharmaceuticals call. A replay
    of the call will be available starting approximately two hours after
    the conclusion of the call through July 28, 2011 by calling
    (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 and using passcode 79032398.

About Peregrine Pharmaceuticals

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative monoclonal antibodies in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer and serious viral infections. The company is pursuing multiple clinical programs in cancer and hepatitis C virus infection with its lead product candidate bavituximab and novel brain cancer agent Cotara®. Peregrine also has in-house cGMP manufacturing capabilities through its wholly-owned subsidiary Avid Bioservices, Inc. (www.avidbio.com), which provides development and biomanufacturing services for both Peregrine and outside customers. Additional information about Peregrine can be found at www.peregrineinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding Peregrine Pharmaceuticals’ intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risk the company may experience delays in clinical trial patient enrollment, the risk that the results of the Phase II clinical trials may not correlate with the results from prior clinical and preclinical studies, the risk that the company may not have or be able to raise sufficient financial resources to complete the Phase II trials, the risk that Avid’s revenue growth may slow or decline, the risk that Avid may experience technical difficulties in processing customer orders which could delay delivery of products to customers and receipt of payment, and the risk that one or more existing Avid customers terminates its contract prior to completion. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties associated with completing preclinical and clinical trials for our technologies; the early stage of product development; the significant costs to develop our products as all of our products are currently in development, preclinical studies or clinical trials; obtaining additional financing to support our operations and the development of our products; obtaining regulatory approval for our technologies; anticipated timing of regulatory filings and the potential success in gaining regulatory approval and complying with governmental regulations applicable to our business. Our business could be affected by a number of other factors, including the risk factors listed from time to time in the company’s SEC reports including, but not limited to, the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011. The company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. disclaims any obligation, and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                         Three Months Ended         Twelve Months Ended
                              April 30,                  April 30,
                         2011          2010         2011          2010
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------
                       unaudited    unaudited
REVENUES:
Contract
 manufacturing
 revenue             $  1,970,000  $ 2,881,000  $  8,502,000  $ 13,204,000
Government contract
 revenue                  681,000    1,461,000     4,640,000    14,496,000
License revenue            78,000       78,000       350,000       243,000
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------
     Total revenues     2,729,000    4,420,000    13,492,000    27,943,000

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of contract
 manufacturing          1,411,000    2,229,000     7,296,000     8,716,000
Research and
 development            7,998,000    7,130,000    29,462,000    24,658,000
Selling, general and
 administrative         3,274,000    2,630,000    11,421,000     8,182,000
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------

     Total costs and
      expenses         12,683,000   11,989,000    48,179,000    41,556,000
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS   (9,954,000)  (7,569,000)  (34,687,000)  (13,613,000)
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------

OTHER INCOME
 (EXPENSE):
Interest and other
 income                    18,000       20,000     1,052,000       116,000
Interest and other
 expense                  (78,000)    (192,000)     (516,000)     (997,000)
                     ------------  -----------  ------------  ------------

NET LOSS             $(10,014,000) $(7,741,000) $(34,151,000) $(14,494,000)
                     ============  ===========  ============  ============

WEIGHTED AVERAGE
 COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING:
     Basic and
      Diluted          68,293,847   51,863,157    60,886,392    49,065,322
                     ============  ===========  ============  ============

BASIC AND DILUTED
 LOSS  PER COMMON
 SHARE               $      (0.15) $     (0.16) $      (0.56) $      (0.30)
                     ============  ===========  ============  ============

PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF APRIL 30, 2011 AND 2010

                                                      2011         2010
                                                  -----------  -----------
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents                         $23,075,000  $19,681,000
Trade and other receivables, net                    1,389,000    1,481,000
Government contract receivables                        93,000      367,000
Inventories, net                                    5,284,000    3,123,000
Debt issuance costs, current portion                   21,000      122,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net        953,000    2,004,000
                                                  -----------  -----------

     Total current assets                          30,815,000   26,778,000

PROPERTY:
Leasehold improvements                                932,000      697,000
Laboratory equipment                                4,391,000    4,221,000
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and
 software                                           1,814,000      917,000
                                                  -----------  -----------

                                                    7,137,000    5,835,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization     (4,928,000)  (4,366,000)
                                                  -----------  -----------

     Property, net                                  2,209,000    1,469,000

Debt issuance costs, less current portion                   -       21,000
Other assets                                        1,742,000    1,067,000
                                                  -----------  -----------

TOTAL ASSETS                                      $34,766,000  $29,335,000
                                                  ===========  ===========

PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF APRIL 30, 2011 AND 2010 (continued)

                                                    2011          2010
                                                ------------  ------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable                                $  4,046,000  $  3,434,000
Accrued clinical trial and related fees            2,292,000     1,308,000
Accrued payroll and related costs                  1,455,000     1,623,000
Notes payable, current portion and net of
 discount                                          1,321,000     1,893,000
Deferred revenue, current portion                  5,617,000     2,406,000
Deferred government contract revenue                       -        78,000
Customer deposits                                  1,759,000     2,618,000
Other current liabilities                          1,189,000       685,000
                                                ------------  ------------
     Total current liabilities                    17,679,000    14,045,000

Notes payable, less current portion and net of
 discount                                                  -     1,315,000
Deferred revenue, less current portion               632,000             -
Other long-term liabilities                        1,037,000       568,000
Commitments and contingencies

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $.001 par value; authorized
 5,000,000 shares; non-voting; none issued                 -             -
Common stock - $.001 par value; authorized
 325,000,000 shares; outstanding - 69,837,142
 and 53,094,896, respectively                         70,000        53,000
Additional paid-in-capital                       311,353,000   275,208,000
Accumulated deficit                             (296,005,000) (261,854,000)
                                                ------------  ------------
     Total stockholders' equity                   15,418,000    13,407,000
                                                ------------  ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      $ 34,766,000  $ 29,335,000
                                                ============  ============

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Contact:
Amy Figueroa
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals
(800) 987-8256
info@peregrineinc.com

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Seven Arts Pictures (SAPX) Announces US Release of “The Pool Boys”

LOS ANGELES, CA — (Marketwire) — 08/17/11 — Seven Arts Pictures PLC (NASDAQ: SAPX) (“Seven Arts”) today announced it has finalized plans for the US release of “The Pool Boys” (the “Film”). Cinedigm Entertainment Group (NASDAQ: CIDM) (“Cinedigm”) will release the Film theatrically on between 75 to 100 screens in the top fifty markets on September 30, 2011. Entertainment One (“eOne”), which acquired North American home entertainment and digital rights for the Film, will then release “The Pool Boys” on DVD, Blu-ray and digital platforms in December.

“The Pool Boys” is the hilarious new comedy from the makers of “American Pie.” Starring Matthew Lillard, Brett Davern, Efren Ramirez, Rachel LeFevre and Tom Arnold, the film chronicles the playful mischief that results when a pool boy and a gardener and some women practicing the world’s oldest profession throw a massive party in the empty home of one of their clients.

“We are thrilled to have put together such an exciting team for the release of ‘Pool Boys,'” said Peter Hoffman, CEO of Seven Arts. “All of our partners on this release are working together on an innovative release that will really get our film seen by its target audience. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

“We look forward to using Cinedigm’s precision marketing and digital cinema distribution capabilities to bring ‘The Pool Boys’ directly to targeted audiences across the nation,” said Jonathan Dern, President of Cinedigm.

Entertainment One’s U.S. President Michael E. Rosenberg said, “eOne is excited to be partnering with Seven Arts on ‘Pool Boys,’ and are thrilled to bring this uproarious comedy to home viewing audiences.”

About Seven Arts: Seven Arts Pictures PLC was founded in 2002 as an independent motion picture production and distribution company engaged in the development, acquisition, financing, production, and licensing of theatrical motion pictures for exhibition in domestic (i.e., the United States and Canada) and foreign theatrical markets, and for subsequent worldwide release in other forms of media, including home video and pay and free television.

About eOne: Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE: ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company’s comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film and television titles, 2,500 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.

About Cinedigm: Cinedigm is a leader in providing the services, experience, technology and content critical to transforming movie theatres into digital and networked entertainment centers. The Company partners with Hollywood movie studios, independent movie distributors, and exhibitors to bring movies in digital cinema format to audiences across the country. Cinedigm’s digital cinema deployment organization, software, satellite and hard drive digital movie delivery network; pre-show in-theatre advertising services; and marketing and distribution platform for alternative content such as CineLive® 3D and 2D sports and concerts, thematic programming and independent movies is a cornerstone of the digital cinema transformation. Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are trademarks of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. www.cinedigm.com [CIDM-G]

Cautionary Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made under the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated.

Contact:

Seven Arts Pictures PLC US contact:
Peter Hoffman
+1 323 372 3080
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Or
Seven Arts Pictures plc UK contact:
Kate Hoffman
+44 203 006 8223
khoffman@7artspictures.com

Cinedigm Entertainment Group contact:
Jill Newhouse Calcaterra
+1 818 961 0809
jcalcaterra@cinedigm.com

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Unilife (UNIS) CEO to Purchase up to U.S. $1.0 Million in Company Shares

YORK, Pa., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Unilife Corporation (“Unilife” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UNIS; ASX: UNS) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Alan Shortall, intends to purchase U.S. $500,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock over the next week. Mr. Shortall intends to begin purchasing these shares this week at market prices forty-eight hours after the issuance of this release in the U.S.

Furthermore, Mr. Shortall has advised the Board of Directors of Unilife that he intends to purchase up to an additional U.S. $500,000 of the Company’s common stock between now and September 30, 2011. Mr. Shortall intends to provide twenty-four hours advance notice to U.S. markets before purchasing these additional Unilife shares.

These intended purchases by Mr. Shortall of up to U.S. $1 million in Unilife common stock, and the timing at which they occur, will be subject to restrictions set forth in the Company’s insider trading policy and will be effected in compliance with applicable U.S. and Australian securities laws.

Mr. Shortall is the largest shareholder in Unilife. These upcoming purchases by Mr. Shortall follow his most recent open market purchases of more than U.S. $500,000 in Unilife shares, which were completed in mid-March 2011 at an average price equivalent to U.S. $4.80 per share of common stock.

Mr. Shortall stated, “I believe that this is an excellent time to purchase shares in Unilife, and to further align my own personal interests to that of my fellow shareholders. In my opinion, Unilife has never had a brighter business future than what we see today. We remain on track with our strategic plan to become a global leader in advanced drug delivery systems. As such, I intend to increase my personal investment in the Company.

“Recent business achievements, and the associated momentum behind them, have in my opinion quickly enhanced the attributes of Unilife’s valuation. However I personally believe the Company’s stock price has not yet reflected this position and the expanded scope of Unilife’s business opportunities,” Mr. Shortall concluded.

Unilife has recently begun to commence initial sales of the Unifill syringe, the world’s first and only prefilled syringe with integrated safety features. The Company remains confident in the continued supply and sale of the Unifill syringe to current and additional pharmaceutical customers.

As previously disclosed, Unilife is also accelerating discussions with several leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies regarding other pipeline devices within its expanding portfolio of advanced drug delivery systems. Unilife is currently pursuing a number of prospects regarding the supply of some of its pipeline products to pharmaceutical customers for use in clinical drug trials that are scheduled to occur over the coming year. Based upon the scope of discussions to-date with these pharmaceutical companies, it is expected that Unilife will enter into one or more agreements that will include development fees and high-value product sales.

On July 29, 2011, Unilife filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attaching the consolidated statement of cash flows for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2011 that the Company submitted under ASX listing rules. This and additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.unilife.com.

About Unilife Corporation

Unilife Corporation (NASDAQ: UNIS / ASX: UNS) is a U.S.-based developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced drug delivery systems with state-of-the-art facilities in Pennsylvania. Established in 2002, Unilife works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking innovative devices for use with their parenteral drugs and vaccines. Unilife has developed a broad, differentiated proprietary portfolio of its own injectable drug delivery products, including the Unifill® and Unitract® product lines of safety syringes with automatic, operator controlled needle retraction. Unifill represents the world’s first prefilled syringe technology integrating safety within the primary drug container. The products are ideally positioned to help pharmaceutical companies maximize the lifecycle of their injectable drugs and enhance patient care. Unifill syringes, together with other devices that are part of the Unilife technology platform, can either be supplied to pharmaceutical customers ready for use, or customized to address the specific requirements of targeted novel drugs. For more information on Unilife, please visit www.unilife.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Our management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and those described from time to time in other reports which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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MELA Sciences (MELA) Issues Statement on FDA’s New Draft Guidance on Pivotal Clinical Trials

IRVINGTON, NY — (Marketwire) — 08/17/11 — MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance on Design Considerations for Pivotal Clinical Investigations for Medical Devices, including those conducted to support Premarket Approval (PMA) applications. The draft guidance, which was issued August 15, discusses various recommended study designs, including randomized and blinded clinical studies.

“We hold ourselves to the highest, most rigorous clinical standards, and consequently when we designed the pivotal study of MelaFind® with the FDA, we insisted on conducting a blinded study in which patients underwent both tests, investigators’ eyes and MelaFind, which is more rigorous and scientifically preferred to randomization,” said Joseph V. Gulfo, MD, President and CEO of MELA Sciences. “We also set effectiveness thresholds for melanoma detection beyond any standards ever reported in the clinical literature. We met those thresholds — and ultimately enrolled more patients than had any other study previously conducted in melanoma detection. From what I understand about the new FDA draft guidance, the protocol we agreed to with FDA years ago meets or exceeds what the agency is now proposing. Additionally, we believe our approach is in harmony with the draft recommendations, for example, with respect to meeting with FDA and designing a pivotal trial to achieve a desired claim before starting the study. We are pleased that the latest draft guidance is consistent with the commitment MELA and FDA made seven years ago.”

MELA Sciences developed MelaFind® to serve as a tool to help dermatologists detect melanoma at its earliest, most curable stages. Clinical literature shows that approximately 25% or more of these early lesions are being missed with current detection techniques. In the largest clinical trial ever conducted in melanoma detection, MelaFind detected 98.3% of the melanomas, missing fewer than 2% of the early melanomas.

Based on these positive data, the company submitted a PMA application for MelaFind to the FDA over two years ago, yet no final decision has been made.

In its earliest stage, melanoma is limited to the epidermis, the outer layer of skin and the cure rate with surgical removal is virtually 100%.(1) With early detection, surgical removal alone is usually the only required treatment. However, the five year survival rate for patients with stage IV melanoma is less than 15%, with most patients dying within six to ten months.(2)

Detecting early melanoma not only translates to better results for patients, it also reduces overall healthcare costs. If diagnosed early, dermatologists excise melanoma at a cost of approximately $1,800 per patient. Treatment costs increase dramatically as the melanoma progresses, costing close to $170,000 per patient for late stage melanoma.(3)

About MELA Sciences, Inc:
MELA Sciences is a medical technology company focused on developing MelaFind®, a non-invasive and objective multi-spectral computer vision system intended to aid in the detection of early melanoma. MELA Sciences designed MelaFind® to assist in the evaluation of clinically atypical pigmented skin lesions, when a dermatologist chooses to obtain additional information before making a final decision to biopsy to rule out melanoma. MelaFind® acquires and displays multi-spectral (from blue to near infrared) and reconstructed RGB digital images of pigmented skin lesions and uses automatic image analysis and statistical pattern recognition to help identify lesions to be considered for biopsy to rule out melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Although no cure is currently available for advanced-stage melanoma, melanoma is virtually 100% curable if caught early.

MelaFind® Proposed Indications for Use
MELA Sciences proposes that MelaFind® is indicated for the evaluation of clinically atypical cutaneous pigmented lesions (those having one or more clinical or historical characteristics of melanoma, such as asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter greater than 6 mm, evolving, patient concern, regression, and “ugly duckling”), when a dermatologist chooses to obtain additional information before making a final decision to biopsy to rule out melanoma. MelaFind® is a non-invasive and objective multi-spectral computer vision system designed as a tool to aid dermatologists in the detection of early (e.g., non-ulcerated, not bleeding, or less than 2.2 cm in diameter) melanoma.

MelaFind® is not a screening device and is not indicated for non-pigmented lesions, banal pigmented lesions, lesions that are clinically identified as definite melanomas, or lesions on special anatomical sites (i.e., acral, mucosal, subungual).

Regulatory Status
The MelaFind® PMA application was filed with the FDA in June 2009, received positive FDA Advisory Panel recommendations in November 2010 and is currently under review at the FDA. In February 2011, the Company filed an amendment to the MelaFind® PMA application with the FDA, limiting the indication for use to dermatologists and in May 2011 the Company filed another amendment to the MelaFind® PMA that incorporated a training program for users. MELA Sciences cannot predict either the timing of the FDA’s decision on the PMA application or the outcome. FDA approval is required prior to marketing MelaFind® in the United States.

For more information on MELA Sciences, visit www.melasciences.com.

Safe Harbor
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include but are not limited to our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that contain words such as “expects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “assumes,” “predicts” and variations of such words or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends, or that do not relate to historical matters. These statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to significant known and unknown uncertainties and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond our control. There can be no assurance that our beliefs or expectations will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from our beliefs or expectations due to financial, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and political factors or conditions affecting the company and the medical device industry in general, as well as more specific risks and uncertainties facing the company such as those set forth in its reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Factors that might cause such a difference include whether the data from our pre-clinical studies and clinical trials is sufficient to support regulatory approval of MelaFind®, whether we are required to provide the FDA with additional data or perform additional testing on MelaFind® or, even if we do receive regulatory approval, whether any such approval is for the indications we seek. Given the uncertainties affecting companies in the medical device industry such as the company, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Therefore, you should not rely on any such factors or forward-looking statements. The company urges you to carefully review and consider the disclosures found in its filings with the SEC which are available at www.sec.gov and www.melasciences.com.

(1) American Academy of Dermatology (http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/sun_malignant.html)

(2) Tsao H, Atkins MB, Sober AJ. Management of Cutaneous Melanoma. N Engl J Medicine. 2004;251(10):998-1012

(3) Alexandrescu D, Dermatology On-Line Journal. Melanoma Costs: A dynamic model for comparing estimated overall costs of various clinical stages. 15(11): 1, 2009

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Seacoast (SBCF) Announces Payment of Dividends to Treasury and Payment to Investors in Trust Preferred Securities

STUART, Fla., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ-NMS: SBCF), a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Seacoast National Bank, announced that it is current on all of its dividend and interest payment obligations for the Series A Preferred Stock that was issued to the US Department of Treasury (Treasury) under the TARP – Capital Purchase Program. Additionally, Seacoast has notified the trustees for its outstanding trust preferred securities that Seacoast will make all accrued and unpaid interest payments to investors, effective as of September 2011.

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Seacoast released the following statement today by Dennis S. Hudson, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer:

“Today represents a satisfying day for Seacoast and validates our recent progress. This important milestone confirms that our efforts to reduce problem assets and return to profitability have been successful. Over the past several years, we have faced remarkable challenges. As the recession took its toll in one of the hardest hit regions of the country, our bank felt the immense impact of plummeting home valuations, widespread default and frozen credit markets. Recognizing the magnitude of the problems early on, our board and management team developed a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy to strengthen the bank and support our customers and employees through the downturn.

A TARP investment from the Treasury at the end of 2008 – an important vote of confidence – represented an essential component of our strategy, enabling the bank to efficiently fortify its capital strength at an attractive cost and permitted the later successful public/private capital raise. As a result of Seacoast’s strengthened capital position, it was able to absorb significant losses that were necessary to resolve or liquidate problem loans. Throughout this difficult operating environment, we have taken prudent steps to strengthen the bank.

In the fourth quarter of 2010 we reported the completion of our focused plan to eliminate exposure to nonperforming assets, which peaked in 2009 and have decreased for seven consecutive quarters since then. Over the last two quarters we reported the bank’s first operating profits since the first quarter of 2008, a significant milestone in returning to our position as a top-tier community bank.

I am pleased now to report that we have brought current our cumulative dividend payments on the Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Treasury. Seacoast has made an aggregate payment of $6,614,000 to the Treasury. The Treasury has been an invaluable partner in our forward progress and we are grateful for their investment.

In addition, Seacoast has taken steps to bring current its dividends and interest with respect to its outstanding trust preferred securities. Seacoast has deposited an aggregate of $2,537,000 with the several trustees for the benefit of investors in Seacoast’s trust preferred securities. This deposit, when paid, will bring Seacoast’s obligations current under the applicable agreements through September 2011.

Seacoast’s success through the turbulence of the last few years is the result of our management team’s leadership, vision and focus – and the commitment and tireless work of our 500 employees. The talent and dedication our team brings to the job is truly a mark of the bank’s strength.

Seacoast’s fundamental commitment to its market area has remained unchanged since 1926. It’s based on personal service and uncompromising support – for our customers and for the community. And as the only community banking option in the region, we deeply value the loyalty of our customers.

We are well positioned now to further develop our franchise value for the long-term benefit of our shareholders and the communities we serve.”

About Seacoast Banking Corporation

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has approximately $2.1 billion in assets. It is one of the largest independent commercial banking organizations in Florida, headquartered on Florida’s TreasureCoast, one of the wealthiest and fastest growing areas in the nation.

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements about future financial and operating results, ability to reduce problems assets, ability to maintain profitability, cost savings, enhanced revenues, economic and seasonal conditions in our markets, and improvements to reported earnings that may be realized from cost controls and for integration of banks that we have acquired, as well as statements with respect to Seacoast’s objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Seacoast to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You should not expect us to update any forward-looking statements.

You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “support”, “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “further”, “point to,” “project,” “could,” “intend” or other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: the effects of future economic and market conditions, including seasonality; governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative, tax and regulatory changes; changes in accounting policies, rules and practices; the risks of changes in interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, loan demand, liquidity and the values of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities; interest rate risks, sensitivities and the shape of the yield curve; the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market areas and elsewhere, including institutions operating regionally, nationally and internationally, together with such competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone, computer and the Internet; and the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 under “Special Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”, and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov.

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Claude Resources Inc. (CGR) Intercepts 39.8 Grams of Gold per Tonne Over 10.0 Metres True Width

SASKATOON, Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Claude Resources Inc. (TSX-CRJ; NYSE Amex-CGR) (“Claude” or the “Company”) today reported new exploration results from its new hanging wall discovery at its 100 percent owned and operated Seabee Gold Mine. Highlights from the programs include:

  • 8.81 grams of gold per tonne (cut) over 4.9 metres true width (U11-349);
  • 5.33 grams of gold per tonne (cut) over 4.8 metres true width (U11-350); and
  • 6.90 grams of gold per tonne (cut) over 10.0 metres true width (U11-629).
HOLE # ZONE INTERSECTION MIDPOINT
COORDINATES
Au
GRADE
g/T
(uncut)
Au
GRADE
g/T (cut)
TRUE
WIDTH
(m)
NAME
(Target)
FROM TO NORTH EAST ELEV
U11-348 L62 216.3 219.5 936 1083 -493 4.31 4.31 2.5
U11-349 L62 182.5 189.6 951 1055 -513 8.81 8.81 4.9
U11-350 L62 172.8 178.4 949 1057 -559 5.33 5.33 4.8
U11-351 L62 238.0 246.3 913 1111 -514 0.09 0.09 4.6
U11-352 L62 230.7 237.7 918 1118 -549 0.14 0.14 4.8
U11-629 L62 207.4 220.5 942 1057 -399 39.75 6.90 10.0
including 208.4 209.3 528.10 50.00 0.7
U11-630 L62 204.4 209.0 929 1080 -403 0.34 0.34 3.9
U11-631 L62 205.1 209.4 928 1082 -423 0.46 0.46 4.2
U11-632 L62 208.2 214.0 932 1091 -476 1.78 1.78 5.3
U11-345* L62 197.5 203.4 937 1086 -555 6.13 6.13 4.8
U11-347* L62 200.9 204.9 935 1080 -538 4.11 4.11 3.3

* Previously released

Speaking today in Saskatoon, Philip Ng, Senior Vice President, Mining Operations stated that “We have mobilized two underground drills on the L62 Zone and are looking to add a third drill to explore and define the L62 Zone and other near mine targets. This series of intercepts with above average true widths and economic gold grades are strong indications that we have discovered a new gold-bearing structure. As the L62 zone is located approximately 300 metres from our underground infrastructure on multiple levels, we will likely be in a position to start mining the L62 in the first half of 2012 to expand our existing production profile out of Seabee Mine.”

In 2011, Claude will drill approximately 86,500 metres at the Seabee Gold Operation. Exploration targets include the Seabee Gold Mine, the Santoy 8 Gold Mine, Santoy Gap, L62 and Neptune.

Please visit www.clauderesources.com for longitudinal and regional maps of the Seabee Gold Project.

Claude Resources Inc. is a public company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX-CRJ) and the NYSE Amex (NYSE Amex-CGR). Claude is a gold exploration and mining company with an asset base located entirely in Canada. Since 1991, Claude has produced approximately 950,000 ounces of gold from its Seabee mining operation in northeastern Saskatchewan. The Company also owns 100 percent of the 10,000 acre Madsen property in the prolific Red Lake gold camp of northwestern Ontario and has a 65 percent working interest in the Amisk Gold Project in northeastern Saskatchewan.

Samples were assayed by Claude Resources Inc.’s non-accredited assay lab at the Seabee mine site. Duplicate check assays were conducted at site as well as at TSL Laboratories in Saskatoon. Results of the spot checks were consistent with those reported. Sampling interval was established by minimum or maximum sampling lengths and geological and/or structural criteria. Minimum sampling length was 0.3 metres while the maximum was 1.0 metre. 200 gram samples were pulverized until greater than 80 percent passes through 150 mesh screen. 30 gram pulp samples were then analyzed for gold by fire assay with gravimetric finish (0.01 grams per tonne detection limit). A top cut of 50 grams per tonne was used to determine cut grades. Philip Ng, P.Eng, Vice President, Mining Operations and Brian Skanderbeg, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, Qualified Persons, have reviewed the contents of this news release for accuracy.

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This Press Release may contain ‘forward-looking’ statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to the future business activities and operating performance of the Company. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future business activities or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that the Company’s future business activities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks, uncertainties and factors are described in the periodic filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including the Company’s Annual Information Form and quarterly and annual Management’s Discussion & Analysis, which may be viewed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.

CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS CONCERNING RESOURCES ESTIMATES

The resource estimates in this document were prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators. The requirements of National Instrument 43-101 differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In this document, we use the terms “measured,” “indicated” and “inferred” resources. Although these terms are recognized and required in Canada, the SEC does not recognize them. The SEC permits US mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that constitute “reserves”. Under United States standards, mineralization may not be classified as a reserve unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally extracted at the time the determination is made. United States investors should not assume that all or any portion of a measured or indicated resource will ever be converted into “reserves”. Further, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and whether they can be mined economically or legally, and United States investors should not assume that “inferred resources”.

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Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (KGJI) Announces Recently Increased Guidance

WUHAN CITY, China, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (“Kingold” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China’s leading manufacturers and designers of 24-karat gold jewelry and ornaments, today announced that the Company increased its full year 2011 guidance on August 8, 2011.

On August 8, 2011, the Company increased its full year 2011 revenue guidance to a range of between $800 million and $850 million, up from prior guidance of between $720 million and $780 million. The Company also raised its full year 2011 net income guidance to a range of between $32 million and $34 million, up from prior guidance of between of $30 million and $32 million. Based on management’s estimate of weighted average diluted share count for 2011, the guidance corresponds to earnings per diluted share of $0.63 to $0.67.

The Company’s guidance assumes, among other things, relatively stable gold prices for the remainder of the year, no additional capital raises in 2011, and meaningful contribution from its new line of investment-oriented gold products in the second half of 2011.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.:

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, one of China’s largest cities, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China’s leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry and ornaments sold by weight. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. Sales have grown from $29 million in FY 2006 to $523 million in FY 2010 with net income attributable to common stockholders growing from $1.3 million to $18.2 million over the same period. For more information, please visit www.kingoldjewelry.com.

Company Contact:

Kingold Jewelry, Inc

Bin Liu, CFO

Phone: +1-212-509-1700 (US) / +86-27-6569-4977 (China)

Email: bl@kingoldjewelry.com

www.kingoldjewelry.com

Investor Relations Contact:

CCG Investor Relations

Kalle Ahl, CFA

Phone: +1-646-833-3417 (New York)

E-mail: kalle.ahl@ccgir.com

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Dejour (DEJ) Reports 15% Rise in Sequential Quarterly Revenue

Dejour Energy Inc. (NYSE AMEX: DEJ / TSX: DEJ), an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company operating in North America’s Piceance Basin and Peace River Arch regions, today announced the release of its financial results for the second quarter period ended June 30, 2011.

Summary of Selected Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
$ $ $
Gross Revenue 1,816,000 1,584,000 2,676,000
Net loss (189,000) (2,079,000) (52,000)
Net loss per share (0.002) (0.018) (0.001)
Operating netback 997,000 840,000 1,465,000
EBITDA 591,000 (1,305,000) 1,209,000
Adjusted EBITDA 6,000 (202,000) 808,000

Summary of Selected Operational Highlights

DEAL (Dejour Alberta) Production and Netback Summary
Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
Production Volumes:
Oil and natural gas liquids (bbls) 16,850 12,276 31,753
Gas (mcf) 55,851 146,667 136,538
Total (BOE) 26,158 36,720 54,509
Average Price Received:
Oil and natural gas liquids ($/bbls) 94.83 82.51 65.79
Gas ($/mcf) 3.91 3.89 4.29
Total ($/BOE) 69.44 43.13 49.08
Netbacks ($/BOE) 38.11 24.08 26.87

Note:
Effective January 1, 2011, the Company adopted International Financial Reporting standards (“IFRS”), which are also generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for publicly accountable enterprises in Canada. In accordance with the standard related to the first time adoption of IFRS, the Company’s transition date to IFRS was January 1, 2010 and therefore the comparative information for 2010 has been prepared in accordance with IFRS accounting policies.

Operating netback, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures and are defined in detail in the “Non-GAAP Measures” note at the end of this press release.

Q2 2011 Key Achievements

During the quarter, the Company achieved the following major objectives and also made significant progress on key strategic initiatives:

  • Increased gross revenue by 15% from Q1 2011
  • Generated a positive Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter
  • Increased oil production by 37 %, Q2 over Q1, as the Halfway pool began to show good response to the water injection. Oil production averaged more than 400 BOPD in June, up from 131 BOPD in May.
  • Received a mid-year updated reserve evaluation report on its Woodrush oil pool valuing the PV-10 proved reserves at $25 million, with proved and probable reserves valued at $42 million net to Dejour’s 75% W.I. The reserve evaluation bears an effective date of June 30, 2011 and was conducted by an independent firm, AJM Petroleum Consultants (“AJM”) of Calgary, Alberta, a qualified reserve evaluator.
  • Extended an existing bridge loan credit facility to October 31, 2011. Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the Company signed a Commitment Letter with a Canadian bank for a $7 million revolving operating demand loan to refinance the bridge loan and to provide funds for general corporate purposes. The operating loan is at an interest rate of Prime + 1% (total 4% p.a. currently).
  • Completed the drilling of a test well at South Rangely. The test well was drilled to a depth of 3863′ and encountered approximately 90 feet of hydrocarbon bearing siltstone in the Lower Mancos “C” sands. After a thorough review of the well data the well will be completed, fractured and flow tested in Q3 to determine the commercial potential of the Lower Mancos “C” Sand in this area.

H2 2011 Key Corporate Objectives

  • Continue to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 and Q4 2011;
  • Continue to increase oil production at the Woodrush field;
  • Complete the project funding package for Phase 1 drilling at Gibson Gulch as debt financing;
  • Receive final approval from the BLM on Dejour’s Master Development Plan and first fourteen drilling permits by the end of Q3. Commence pre-drill operations at Gibson Gulch in Q4; and
  • Finish the evaluation of the test well at South Rangely.

Comment

“We continue to execute on our strategy and are pleased with the progress made surrounding initiatives at Woodrush, Gibson Gulch and South Rangely. With sustainable rising oil production at Woodrush, $200MM in proved and probable reserve value in our property portfolio and a robust, liquids rich, gas development initiation at Gibson Gulch, we are confident to realize significant value for all of our stakeholders,” stated Robert Hodgkinson, Co-Chairman and CEO.

Second Quarter 2011 Conference Call Information

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Friday, August 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Interested parties can join the live event by dialing 1-866-321-8231 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, conference ID: 4914229. Participants from outside North America can join the event by dialing +1-416-642-5213 and utilizing the same conference ID.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

As at June 30, 2011 As at December 31, 2010
$ $
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 1,834,000 4,758,000
Other current assets 1,232,000 781,000
Exploration and evaluation assets 10,349,000 10,257,000
Property, plant and equipment 17,552,000 14,175,000
Other non-current assets 442,000 442,000
Total assets 31,409,000 30,413,000
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Bridge loan 4,300,000 4,800,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,345,000 2,909,000
Warrant liability 1,535,000 1,181,000
Other long-term liabilities 870,000 738,000
Shareholders’ equity 21,359,000 20,785,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 31,409,000 30,413,000

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,
2011 2010
$ $
Revenues and other income:
Gross revenues 1,816,000 2,676,000
Royalties (348,000) (551,000)
Revenues, net of royalties 1,468,000 2,125,000
Financial instrument gain (loss) (12,000) 93,000
Other income 9,000 8,000
1,465,000 2,226,000
Expenses:
Operating and transportation 471,000 661,000
General and administrative 990,000 769,000
Finance costs 283,000 280,000
Stock-based compensation 211,000 225,000
Foreign exchange gain (4,000) (13,000)
Amortization, depletion and impairment losses 498,000 982,000
Change in fair value of warrant liability (795,000) (626,000)
1,654,000 2,278,000
Loss before income taxes (189,000) (52,000)
Deferred income tax recovery
Net loss for the period (189,000) (52,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (66,000) 605,000
Comprehensive income (loss) (255,000) 553,000
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted (0.002) (0.001)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,
2011 2010
$ $
Cash, beginning of period 4,367,000 1,336,000
Cash from (used in) operating activities (2,113,000) 609,000
Cash used in investing activities:
Deposits 7,000
Exploration and evaluation assets (502,000) (148,000)
Additions to property, plant and equipment (1,503,000) (736,000)
Changes in non-cash investing working capital 1,715,000 (64,000)
Total cash used in investing activities (290,000) (941,000)
Cash from (used in) financing activities (130,000) 2,016,000
Cash, end of period 1,834,000 3,020,000

Operating Cash Flow

Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
$ $ $
Cash from (used) in operating activities – GAAP (2,113,000) 820,000 609,000
Less: changes in non-cash working capital (1,853,000) 1,315,000 49,000
Operating Cash Flow – Non-GAAP (260,000) (495,000) 560,000

Operating Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities.

Operating Netback

Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
$ $ $
Revenues 1,816,000 1,584,000 2,676,000
Less: Royalties (348,000) (237,000) (551,000)
Less: Operating and transportation expenses (471,000) (507,000) (660,000)
Operating Netback 997,000 840,000 1,465,000

Operating Netback is a non-GAAP measure defined as revenues less royalties and operating and transportation expenses.

EBITDA

Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
$ $ $
Net loss (189,000) (2,079,000) (52,000)
Deferred income tax recovery (187,000)
Finance costs 282,000 243,000 280,000
Amortization, depletion and impairment losses 498,000 718,000 981,000
EBITDA 591,000 (1,305,000) 1,209,000

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as net income (loss) before income tax expense, finance costs and amortization, depletion and impairment losses.

Adjusted EBITDA

Q2 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2010
$ $ $
EBITDA 591,000 (1,305,000) 1,209,000
Adjustments:
Non-cash stock-based compensation 210,000 189,000 225,000
Unrealized financial instrument loss 40,000
Change in fair value of warrant liability (795,000) 874,000 (626,000)
Adjusted EBITDA 6,000 (202,000) 808,000

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and excludes certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. Items excluded generally are non-cash items, one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated.

Revenue

In Q2 2011, the Company recorded $1,816,000 in gross oil and natural gas sales before royalty, as compared to $1,584,000 in Q1 2011 and $2,676,000 in Q2 2010. In 2011 Q2 gas sales were suspended for approximately seven weeks, due to major maintenance at the MacMahon gas processing plant where the company delivers production for processing prior to delivering to the gas sales pipeline. Gas production resumed during the third week of July 2011.

Oil production in April and May averaged 150 BOPD as we continued to operate under pre-waterflood response production limits imposed by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of British Columbia. In June 2011, average gross oil production increased to 430 BOPD.

Overcoming suspension of gas sales during Q2 2011, the Company increased gross revenues by approximately 15% from Q1 2011.

Operating Netbacks

On a per BOE basis, operating netbacks for Q2 2011 increased to $38.11 per BOE, as compared to $24.08 for Q1 2011 and $26.87 per BOE for Q2 2010, due to a number of factors, including the Company’s production mix being more heavily weighted towards oil in Q2 2011, higher oil prices, and the temporary suspension of gas sales for seven weeks during the quarter.

Operating netbacks for Q2 2011 was $997,000, as compared to $840,000 for Q1 2011 and $1,465,000 for Q2 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Balance

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,834,000 as at June 30, 2011. In addition to the cash balance, the Company also had accounts receivable of $1,175,000, most of which related to June 2011 oil and gas sales and had been received subsequent to June 30, 2011.

Bank Line of Credit and Bridge Loan Financing

In March 2010, the Company negotiated a credit facility for a bridge loan of up to $5,000,000. This facility is secured by a first floating charge over all assets of DEAL (the Cdn. subsidiary of Dejour Energy Inc.), bears interest at 12% per annum, plus certain fees. In April 2011, the company extended the credit facility to October 31, 2011.

Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the Company signed a Commitment Letter with a Canadian bank for a $7 million revolving operating demand loan to refinance the $4,200,000 bridge loan balance and to provide additional funds for investment. The operating loan is at an interest rate of Prime + 1% (total 4% p.a. currently).

About Dejour

Dejour Energy Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company operating projects in North America’s Piceance Basin (107,000 net acres) and Peace River Arch regions (15,000 net acres). Dejour’s seasoned management team has consistently been among early identifiers of premium energy assets, repeatedly timing investments and transactions to realize their value to shareholders’ best advantage. Dejour maintains offices in Denver, USA, Calgary and Vancouver, Canada. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange Amex (NYSE AMEX: DEJ) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: DEJ).

Non-GAAP Measures: This news release contains references to non-GAAP measures as follows:

Operating Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities.

Operating Netback is a non-GAAP measure defined as revenues less royalties and operating and transportation expenses.

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as net income (loss) before income tax expense, interest expense and finance fee, and amortization, depletion and accretion.

Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. Items excluded generally are non-cash items, one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated.

Certain measures in this document do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by Canadian GAAP such as Operating Cash Flow, Operating Netback, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and therefore are considered non-GAAP measures. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures have been described and presented in this document in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding our liquidity and our ability to generate funds to finance our operations.

BOE Presentation: Barrel of oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil. The term “BOE” may be misleading if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of one barrel of oil to six mcf of gas is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the well head. Total BOEs are calculated by multiplying the daily production by the number of days in the period.

Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains statements about oil and gas production and operating activities that may constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation as they involve the implied assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the future, based on certain estimates and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Dejour and described in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, adverse general economic conditions, operating hazards, drilling risks, inherent uncertainties in interpreting engineering and geologic data, competition, reduced availability of drilling and other well services, fluctuations in oil and gas prices and prices for drilling and other well services, government regulation and foreign political risks, fluctuations in the exchange rate between Canadian and US dollars and other currencies, as well as other risks commonly associated with the exploration and development of oil and gas properties. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect Dejour’s operations or financial results, are included in Dejour’s reports on file with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change unless otherwise required under securities law.

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AmeriServ Financial Inc. (ASRV) Receives $21 Million of Capital From the Small Business Lending Fund

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) today reported that it received $21 million from the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). The SBLF is a voluntary program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Treasury that encourages small business lending by providing capital to qualified community banks at favorable rates. The initial interest rate on the SBLF funds will be 5% and may be decreased to as low as 1% if growth thresholds are met for outstanding small business loans. AmeriServ Financial Inc. used the SBLF proceeds to repurchase $21 million of outstanding preferred shares issued under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. AmeriServ Financial Inc. also plans to proceed with the repurchase of the stock purchase warrant associated with the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

“We are pleased and excited to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund,” commented Glenn L. Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The SBLF is designed to bring community banks and small businesses together to help create jobs and promote economic growth in local communities. As a leading community bank in the markets that we serve, the SBLF fits our strategic plan perfectly and will allow us to further increase our lending activity in small business commercial loans and owner occupied real-estate loans.”

This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report and Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, including the rate on the SBLF funds, may differ materially.

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TranSwitch’s (TXCC) HDMI(R) 1.4 Technology Selected by Samsung Electronics for Next-Generation High-Definition Televisions

SHELTON, CT — (Marketwire) — 08/12/11 — TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing consumer electronics and telecommunications markets, today announced that the Company’s HDMI® 1.4 Intellectual Property (IP) with patented Phaswitch™ technology has been selected by Samsung Electronics for its next generation of televisions.

Under the agreement, Samsung Electronics will incorporate TranSwitch’s HDMI® technology in next-generation video processors across its Visual Display product lines in 2013, including flat panel televisions.

“We are proud that Samsung has selected TranSwitch’s HDMI® solution for its next-generation Digital TVs,” stated Dr. M. Ali Khatibzadeh, President and CEO of TranSwitch Corporation. “The adoption of TranSwitch’s HDMI® 1.4 IP by the global leader in consumer electronics validates our best-in-class technology offering. We have a 14-year track record in licensing our high-speed intellectual property (IP) cores to top tier companies, including some of the largest semiconductor companies in the world. With our comprehensive portfolio of high-speed video IP cores and the introduction of our new HDplay™ semiconductor products, which support both HDMI® and DisplayPort, we believe TranSwitch is now well-positioned to emerge as a leader in high-speed video connectivity market.”

TranSwitch’s HDMI® 1.4 interconnect technology with Phaswitch™ will enable Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display product lines to provide full high definition and industry-leading switching times with low power consumption and minimal footprint.

HDMI® 1.4 Receiver IP Core Product Facts & Highlights:

  • Compliant with HDMI® 1.4 and DVI 1.0 standards
  • Phaswitch™ feature for fast input ports switching capability
  • Supports HDCP 1.4 with hardware-based authentication

* HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a registered trademark of HDMI LLC.

About TranSwitch Corporation
TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC) designs, develops and supplies innovative semiconductor and intellectual property (IP) solutions that provide core functionality for voice, data and video communications equipment for network, enterprise and customer premises applications. Founded in 1988, TranSwitch® is headquartered in Shelton, CT. The Company provides integrated multi-core network processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solutions and software solutions for fixed, 3G and 4G Mobile, VoIP and Multimedia Infrastructures. For the customer premises market the Company offers a family of communications processors that provide best-in-class performance for a range of applications and also provide interoperable connectivity solutions that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of high-definition (HD) content for consumer electronics and personal computer markets. Our intellectual property (IP) products are compliant with global industry standards such as HDMI and DisplayPort and also feature our proprietary HDP™ and AnyCable™ technologies. For more information, please visit www.transwitch.com.

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Forward-looking statements in this presentation are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Sky-mobi (MOBI) Revises Guidance, Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sky-mobi Limited (“Sky-mobi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:MOBI), a leading mobile application store and mobile social network community operator in China, today revised its guidance for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2011 (the “first quarter 2012”) and provided guidance for the 2012 fiscal year.

For the first quarter 2012, Sky-mobi now expects revenues to be in the range of RMB164 million to RMB167 million, down from its previous guidance of RMB180 million to RMB190 million. Revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 are expected to be in the range of RMB 680 million to RMB 690 million.

“We expect revenues for the quarter to be approximately 10% below our original expectations due to our lower than expected overall handset sales in China and a more difficult operating environment for mobile service providers, which has lowered our monetization rate on user activities,” said Michael Tao Song, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sky-mobi. “At the same time, we have seen strong growth for the Maopao Community and expect the growth of the Maopao Community to continue in fiscal 2012 and beyond.”

The Company is currently finalizing its financial results and will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, August 22, 2011, to discuss results for the first quarter 2012.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on Sky-mobi’s website at http://ir.sky-mobi.com/events.cfm.

To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: +1 (877) 275-8968. International callers should dial +1 (706) 643-1666. When prompted by the operator, mention conference pass code 91270572.

If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available for two weeks following the call and can be accessed on the Company website or by dialing the following numbers: +1 (855) 859-2056, international callers dial +1 (404) 537-3406, and enter the pass code 91270572.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as ”believes,” ”expects,” ”anticipates,” ”intends,” ”estimates,” the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Such statements, including the statements relating to the Company’s expectation of its operating and financial results, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Potential risks and uncertainties include the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of the company’s solutions; the Company’s limited operating history; measures introduced by the PRC government and mobile network operators aimed at mobile applications-related services; the Company’s ability to maintain cooperation relationships with handset companies, content providers and payment service providers; its dependence on mobile service providers, and ultimately mobile network operators, for the collection of a substantial majority of its revenues; billing and transmission failures, which are often beyond the Company’s control; its ability to compete effectively; its ability to capture opportunities in the expected growth of the smart phone market; its ability to obtain and maintain all applicable permits and approvals; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the company’s operating results and financial condition; the company’s ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

About Sky-mobi Limited

Sky-mobi Limited operates the leading mobile application store in China as measured by revenues in 2009, according to Analysys International. The company works with handset companies to pre-install its Maopao mobile application store on handsets and with content providers to provide users with applications and content titles. Users of its Maopao store can browse, download, and enjoy a range of applications and content, such as single-player games, mobile music, and books. The Company’s Maopao store enables mobile applications and content to be downloaded and run on various mobile handsets with different hardware and operating system configurations. The company also operates a mobile social network community in China, the Maopao Community, where it offers mobile social games, as well as applications and content with social network functions to its registered members. The Company is based in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China. For more information, please visit: www.sky-mobi.com.

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Ever-Glory (EVK) Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

NANJING, China, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Ever-Glory”) (NYSE Amex: EVK), a leading apparel supply chain manager and retailer based in China, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

During the second quarter of 2011, net sales increased 85.8% to $42.9 million compared to $23.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. The increase was attributable to increased sales in Ever-Glory’s retail business as well as its wholesale business.

Retail sales from LA GO GO, the Company’s branded retail division, increased 91.8% to $9.3 million, compared to $4.8 million in the second quarter of 2010. This increase was primarily due to the increase in same store sales and new stores opened. Ever-Glory had 368 LA GO GO stores as of June 30, 2011, compared to 210 LA GO GO stores at June 30, 2010. LA GO GO stores are located in more than 20 provinces in China.

Sales generated from the Company’s wholesale business increased 84.2% to $33.7 million, compared to $18.3 million in the second quarter of 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to increased sales in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, the PRC and Germany. The increased sales in the wholesale segment was primarily due to the following factors: (i) the progressive adjustment of our wholesale client and product portfolio in 2009 and 2010 which resulted in an increase of orders in the wholesale segment; (ii) in response to the global economic uncertainty, in mid 2010 we adjusted our sales strategy to develop more wholesale customers in China. (iii) enlargement of our outsourcing base to Vietnam and Cambodia starting from the third quarter of 2010, which significantly increased our production capacity to process more orders;

In the second quarter of 2011, gross profit was $10.4 million, an increase of 129.7% compared to the same period in 2010. Gross margin increased 4.6% to 24.1% in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 19.5% in the second quarter of 2010. The increase was mainly due to lower outsourced manufacturing costs.

“In the second quarter of 2011, sales increased significantly in both our wholesale and retail segments,” commented Mr. Edward Yihua Kang, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Ever-Glory. “We are especially encouraged by our strong performance. The total number of LA GO GO stores in China increased from 293 at the end of 2010 to 368 stores as of June 30, 2011, we expect to open an additional 80-100 new stores in 2011 based on the 293 stores we had at the end of 2010.

“In 2011, we plan to continue to develop LA GO GO through perfecting design styles, improving store management efficiency and opening more stores in desired locations,” continued Mr. Kang. “We are confident that, through these measures, we can enhance same-store sales, expand LA GO GO’s market penetration and increase its brand influence in China.”

Selling expenses increased 82.9% to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 from $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. The increase was attributable to the enlarged number of retail employees and increased average salaries, as well as increased store decoration and marketing expenses associated with the promotion of the LA GO GO brand.

General and administrative expenses increased 135.6% to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2011 from $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2010. This increase was attributable to an increase in payroll for additional management and design and marketing staff as a result of our business expansion.

Income from operations for the second quarter of 2011 increased 253.0% to $2.5 million, compared to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2010.

For the second quarter of 2011, GAAP net income attributable to the Company was $2.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, an increase of 182.1% from $0.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2010. GAAP net income attributable to the Company results for in the second quarter of 2011 include approximately $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, of non-cash income related to the change in fair value of a derivative liability. The change in fair value of a derivative liability in the second quarter of 2010 was not significant. Excluding these non-cash items for the second quarter 2011 and 2010, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.14 in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $0.06 in the second quarter of 2010. (see “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below).

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2011, the Company had approximately $10.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared to approximately $3.7 million as of December 31, 2010. Ever-Glory had working capital of approximately $29.6 million as of June 30, 2011, and outstanding bank loans of approximately $21.0 million as of June 30, 2011.

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2011, the Company anticipates total net sales of $42.0 to $52.0 million and net income of $2.0 to $2.5 million. For full year 2011, Ever-Glory anticipates total net sales between $180 and $215 million and net income between $7.3 and $9.0 million. The full year revenue forecast is comprised of $120 to $150 million in expected wholesale revenue and $60 to $65 million in expected revenue from retail operations.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and presentations of management related to the subject matter of this press release contains financial measures for earnings that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in that they exclude the items arising from the change in fair value of a derivative liability. Ever-Glory believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they reflect the essential operating activities of Ever-Glory. Readers are cautioned, however, that non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations because they involve the exercise of judgment about which items are excluded in the determination of the non-GAAP financial measure.

The following table provides the non-GAAP financial measure and the related GAAP measure and provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure to the equivalent GAAP measure for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

Adjusted Net Income

Three Months Ended June 30,

2011

2010

GAAP Net Income attributable to the Company

$2,258,869

$800,773

GAAP Diluted EPS

$0.15

$0.05

Addition:

Non-Cash Income(Expense) for

Convertible Notes:

$(134,500)

$13,317

Non GAAP Net Income:

$2,124,369

$814,090

Non GAAP Diluted EPS:

$0.14

$0.06

Diluted Shares used in computation

14,755,494

14,729,807

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time which will be hosted by Edward Yihua Kang, Chairman of the Board and CEO, and Jason Jiansong Wang, Chief Financial Officer. Listeners can access the conference call by dialing # 1-719-325-2234 and referring to the confirmation code 5385448. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at the Company’s web site at the following URL: http://www.everglorygroup.com.

A replay of the call will be available from 11:30 am August 10, 2011 through August 17, 2011 Eastern Time by calling # 1-858-384-5517; pin number: 5385448.

About Ever-Glory International Group, Inc.

Based in Nanjing, China, Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. is a leading apparel supply chain manager and retailer in China. Ever-Glory is the first Chinese apparel Company listed on the American Stock Exchange (now called NYSE Amex), and has a focus on middle-to-high grade casual wear, outerwear, and sportswear brands. Ever-Glory maintains global strategic partnerships in Europe, the United States, Japan and China, conducting business with several well-known brands and retail chain stores. In addition, Ever-Glory operates its own domestic chain of retail stores known as “LA GO GO.”

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the “Company”) are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and the Company’s future performance, as well as management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, market acceptance of the Company’s products and offerings, development and expansion of the Company’s wholesale and retail operations, the Company’s continued access to capital, currency exchange rate fluctuation and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves (including, without limitation, the revenue, net income and new retail store projections set forth herein) may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company’s control). These statements are based on management’s current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010 (UNAUDITED)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2011

2010

2011

2010

NET SALES

$

42,923,640

$

23,102,498

$

96,131,877

$

49,242,044

COST OF SALES

32,566,893

18,594,515

76,663,118

39,305,039

GROSS PROFIT

10,356,747

4,507,983

19,468,759

9,937,005

OPERATING EXPENSES

Selling expenses

3,766,770

2,059,712

7,355,875

3,748,885

General and administrative expenses

4,117,313

1,747,882

6,329,155

3,659,300

Total Operating Expenses

7,884,083

3,807,594

13,685,030

7,408,185

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

2,472,664

700,389

5,783,729

2,528,820

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest income

124,401

25,639

146,874

93,747

Interest expense

(258,924)

(113,781)

(521,175)

(232,820)

Change in fair value of derivative liability

134,500

(13,317)

330,300

71,202

Other income

204

29,583

24,134

32,792

Gain on sale of investment

346,188

346,188

Total Other Income (Expenses)

181

274,312

(19,867)

311,109

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

2,472,845

974,701

5,763,862

2,839,929

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(213,976)

(173,928)

(892,997)

(404,780)

NET INCOME

2,258,869

800,773

4,870,865

2,435,149

ADD(LESS): NET LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLING INTEREST

NONCONTROLING INTEREST

(58,701)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY

$

2,258,869

$

800,773

$

4,870,865

$

2,376,448

NET INCOME

$

2,258,869

$

800,773

$

4,870,865

$

2,435,149

Foreign currency translation gain

479,660

138,315

716,495

172,448

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

2,738,529

939,088

5,587,360

2,607,597

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO

THE NONCONTROLING INTEREST

(58,721)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO

THE COMPANY

$

2,738,529

$

939,088

$

5,587,360

$

2,548,876

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Attributable to the Companys common stockholders

Basic

$

0.15

$

0.05

$

0.33

$

0.16

Diluted

$

0.15

$

0.05

$

0.33

$

0.16

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Basic

14,755,494

14,729,807

14,754,687

14,725,142

Diluted

14,755,494

14,729,807

14,754,687

14,852,791

Contact Information

Investor and Media Inquiries:

Yanhua Huang

Tel: +86-25-5209-6875

SOURCE Ever-Glory International Group, Inc.

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Core Molding Technologies (CMT) Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CMT) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

The Company recorded net income for the second quarter of 2011 of $2,842,000 or $0.41 per basic and $0.39 per diluted share, compared with net income of $441,000, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010. Total net sales for the second quarter were $35,294,000, compared with $23,476,000 in the same quarter of 2010. Product sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased 56% to $33,547,000, from $21,473,000 for the same period one year ago. The increase in sales is primarily due to higher demand for North American medium and heavy-duty trucks.

For the first six months of 2011, net income was $5,111,000 or $0.74 per basic and $0.70 per diluted share, compared with net income of $304,000, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2010. Total net sales for the first six months of 2011 were $64,283,000, compared with $43,918,000 for the same period of 2010. Product sales increased 52%, to $62,521,000 through six months of 2011 compared to $41,169,000 for the same period in 2010.

“We are very pleased with our results so far this year as we set another new quarterly earnings per share record for our Company,” said Kevin L. Barnett, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our markets continue to show strong growth and are forecasted for higher levels of demand in 2012 and 2013. We also continue to focus on new growth opportunities which have resulted in the award of several major new business programs that will start later in 2011 and into 2012,” Barnett continued.

“We began work on our previously disclosed $14 million Matamoros, Mexico plant expansion project to support capacity needs associated with new business and anticipated demand for existing products in 2012 and beyond. Additional molding capacity is scheduled to come on-line by the end of this year with the project slated for completion in the third quarter 2012,” Barnett said.

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is a compounder of sheet molding composites (SMC) and molder of fiberglass reinforced plastics. The Company’s processing capabilities include the compression molding of SMC, resin transfer molding, multiple insert tooling (MIT), spray up and hand lay- up processes. The Company produces high quality fiberglass reinforced, molded products and SMC materials for varied markets, including light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, automobiles, automobile aftermarket, personal watercraft and other commercial products. Core Molding Technologies, with its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, operates plants in Columbus and Batavia, Ohio, Gaffney, South Carolina, and Matamoros, Mexico. More information on Core Molding Technologies can be found at www.coremt.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. As a general matter, forward-looking statements are those focused upon future plans, objectives or performance as opposed to historical items and include statements of anticipated events or trends and expectations and beliefs relating to matters not historical in nature. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to Core Molding Technologies operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Core Molding Technologies’ control. These uncertainties and factors could cause Core Molding Technologies’ actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Core Molding Technologies believes that the following factors, among others, could affect its future performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made in this press release: business conditions in the plastics, transportation, watercraft and commercial product industries; federal and state regulations (including engine emission regulations); general economic, social and political environments in the countries in which Core Molding Technologies operates; safety and security conditions in Mexico; dependence upon two major customers as the primary source of Core Molding Technologies’ sales revenues; recent efforts of Core Molding Technologies to expand its customer base; failure of Core Molding Technologies’ suppliers to perform their contractual obligations; the availability of raw materials; inflationary pressures; new technologies; competitive and regulatory matters; labor relations; the loss or inability of Core Molding Technologies to attract and retain key personnel; compliance changes to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations; the availability of capital; the ability of Core Molding Technologies to provide on-time delivery to customers, which may require additional shipping expenses to ensure on-time delivery or otherwise result in late fees; risk of cancellation or rescheduling of orders; risks related to the transfer of production from Core Molding Technologies Columbus, Ohio facility to its Matamoros production facility; management’s decision to pursue new products or businesses which involve additional costs, risks or capital expenditures; and other risks identified from time-to-time in Core Molding Technologies other public documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in Item 1A of the 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.

SEE ATTACHED FINANCIALS

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Condensed Income Statement

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

06/30/11

06/30/10

06/30/11

06/30/10

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Product Sales

$ 33,547

$ 21,473

$ 62,521

$ 41,169

Tooling Sales

1,747

2,003

1,762

2,749

Net Sales

35,294

23,476

64,283

43,918

Cost of Sales

27,564

20,057

49,961

36,415

Gross Margin

7,730

3,419

14,322

7,503

Selling, General and Admin. Expense

3,177

2,294

6,100

4,619

Operating Income

4,553

1,125

8,222

2,884

Interest Expense – Net

267

457

449

878

Income before Taxes

4,286

668

7,773

2,006

Income Tax Expense

1,444

227

2,662

1,702

Net Income

$ 2,842

$ 441

$ 5,111

$ 304

Net Income per Common Share

Basic

$ 0.41

$ 0.06

$ 0.74

$ 0.04

Diluted

$ 0.39

$ 0.06

$ 0.70

$ 0.04

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Basic

6,907

6,817

6,899

6,809

Diluted

7,333

7,079

7,287

7,132

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(in thousands)

As of

6/30/11

As of

12/31/10

(Unaudited)

Assets

Cash

$ –

$ 5,657

Accounts Receivable

20,382

14,746

Inventories

10,648

8,409

Other Current Assets

3,747

3,266

Property, Plant & Equipment – Net

44,910

43,343

Deferred Tax Asset – Net

2,540

2,520

Other Assets

1,118

1,121

Total Assets

$ 83,345

$ 79,062

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current Portion of Long-term Debt

$ 4,074

$ 4,151

Accounts Payable

7,477

6,488

Compensation and Related Benefits

4,566

3,679

Accrued Liabilities and Other

2,028

1,910

Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps

11,064

13,932

Post Retirement Benefits Liability

10,835

10,837

Stockholders’ Equity

43,301

38,065

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$ 83,345

$ 79,062

SOURCE Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

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