Thomas Equipment, Inc. Completes Definitive Agreement to Acquire Pneutech Inc.
Pneutech Inc. to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Thomas Equipment, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) December 23, 2004 -- Frank P. Crivello, Managing
Member, Crivello Group, LLC, announced that Thomas Equipment, Inc., www.thomasequipment.net
("Thomas") (OTC BB: TEQI) reached and executed a definitive agreement with
Pneutech Inc. ("Pneutech") to acquire one hundred percent of its outstanding
stock in a stock for stock tax free acquisition. Execution of a definitive
agreement was approved by Thomas' Board of Directors; shareholders representing
one hundred percent of Pneutech have approved the transaction.
Thomas,
www.thomasloaders.com,
is a leading global manufacturer of a full line of skid steer and mini skid
steer loaders as well as attachments, mobile screening plants and six models of
mini excavators. Thomas distributes its products through a worldwide network of
distributors and wholesalers. In addition to its industrial and construction
products it manufactures a complete line of potato harvesting and handling
equipment.
Pneutech, www.pneutech.ca, is a manufacturer of hydraulic systems and is
a strategic supplier to Thomas. In the fiscal year ending October 31, 2004,
Pneutech had revenue of approximately C$65,000,000. In addition, the current
directors of Thomas will assume similar positions with Pneutech. The definitive
agreement is subject to usual and customary commercial conditions including the
approval of TEQI's lenders.
"The Pneutech acquisition is a key element
in my overall strategy of building synergistic businesses with revolutionary
technology," said Clifford Rhee, President and Director of Thomas. "We are now
poised for continued expansion, both through acquisitions and via organic
growth. Our mission is to make Thomas a leading international manufacturer in
all of its product lines." Mr. Rhee and Mr. Kent own approximately 78 percent of
the common shares of Pneutech.
TEQI Chairman David M. Marks stated:
"This acquisition is integral to our overall acquisition strategy in this space.
Cliff and I are confident that we will create tremendous shareholder value, as
we continue to build the Thomas business." Thomas' counsel, Sichenzia Ross
Friedman Ference LLP, http://www.srff.com/, represented it in the transaction.
CG Managing Member Frank Crivello stated: "We were pleased to assist
TEQI in negotiating this acquisition. We continue to provide TEQI with strategic
consulting services; as well, our principals are equity investors in
TEQI."
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