Globus Wireless Ltd. Acquires Edge Continental Inc. Expanding the Company's Wireless Devices Division Business Editors/High Tech Writers RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000-- Combination Expected to Boost Wireless Devices Revenue by $20 Million in Fiscal 2001 Globus Wireless Ltd. (OTCBB:GBWL) today announced it has acquired Edge Continental Inc. ("ECI"), a wireless products distribution company, for a combination of shares, cash and debt totaling US$2.55 million. The effective date of the acquisition is September 1, 2000. Located in Toronto, Canada, Edge Continental Inc. is an international distributor of wireless phones and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) accessories for all platforms including CDMA, TDMA, GSM, AMPS, iDEN, E-TAC and N-AMPS. With ECI having had over US $7.0 million in sales during the fiscal 2000 year, Globus gains a substantial revenue stream and a diverse client base, which includes carriers, distributors, dealers, agents and retailers. ECI was founded in 1997 by wireless industry veterans Randy Aquino and Victor Abuharoon. Under their leadership ECI achieved rapid growth. By providing exceptional customer service, quality product representation and competitive pricing, ECI has been able to differentiate itself from its competition. ECI's business is divided into two key areas -- OEM wireless accessory and handset distribution and product clearinghouse services for OEMs and carriers. Since Globus began integrating ECI into its Wireless Devices Product Distribution Group this September, ECI has contributed over $5.0 million in revenue for the Company's fourth fiscal quarter, which ended October 31, 2000. The expanded Wireless Devices Product Distribution Group is on track for major growth and is projecting over US $20 million in sales for the 2001 fiscal year. ECI designs several proprietary wireless accessory products and has secured exclusive worldwide distribution for these, as well as other devices, which complement the existing Globus product lines. The products, coupled with strong international distribution relationships, have allowed ECI to develop significant buying power, which translates into a high value proposition for Globus clients. ECI operates an efficient distribution with secure, bilingual on-line ordering and customer support, and a highly knowledgeable staff. Speaking on the agreement, Gord Walsh, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Wireless Devices, for Globus Wireless, said, "Having ECI join our Wireless Devices Product Distribution Group provides immediate and significant benefits to both parties. From our perspective, ECI's strong OEM product sourcing capability fits well with our aftermarket products distribution and ECI's Toronto warehouse will greatly benefit our Western Canada and US distribution centers. With ECI' s 900+ dealer and distributors relationships we have an open door through which to promote our Right Stuff Dealer Program." Mr. Cary Tremblay, Senior Vice President International Distribution & Corporate Development of Globus Wireless added, "Edge Continental has been able to develop much more than a pure distribution model. They have formed very tight partnerships with international wireless organizations, placing them on the leading edge of opportunistic product sourcing. Those same relationships then provide an outlet for large scale, highly competitive distribution. And with the business combination, Globus will be able to provide a complete suite of services to our OEM clients, from product development SAR solutions through to international distribution of an OEM's finished wireless device product. "In order to fully realize the potential of our global sales network, we recognized the need to add a broader product mix and multi-warehouse fulfillment," said Victor Abuharoon, President of Edge Continental Inc. "In addition, by having access to increased resources, we can take advantage of larger scale product allocations and exclusive distribution agreements that represent substantial margin opportunities. It is very evident that by joining Globus, we will be a much stronger company with the ability to capitalize on growth opportunities in a timely fashion." Randy Aquino, Vice President, Edge Continental, adds, "We were also impressed with the high level relationships Globus has developed with several OEM handset manufacturers, through their subsidiary, Celltech Research Ltd. We also see a great opportunity to create bi-lateral added value from combining our products and client bases." About Globus Wireless, Ltd. Globus Wireless Ltd. is engaged in the research, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of wireless communication products. Through design and engineering efforts at the Company's research and development center Celltech Research Inc., Globus Wireless markets its proprietary Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) solutions to OEMs of wireless communication devices, including wireless phones, wireless laptops, PDA's, Family Service Radios, Marine and Two-Way Radios. For more information, visit the Company' s web site at www.globuswireless.com (http://www.globuswireless.com/). Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial result, can be found in the Company's Registration Statement in its Reports on Forms 10-K and 10Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). --30--kmw/se* CONTACT: Hayden Communications, Inc. Matthew Hayden, 843/272-4653 or Market Pathways Financial Relations Inc. Shannon Squyres, 800/755-1860 or 949/955-1866
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