BERLIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1999--KURCHATOV RESEARCH HOLDINGS, Ltd. (OTC BB:KRHL) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete its previously announced acquisition of Cetoni, GmbH in September, 1999. Auditors for Kurchatov Research Holdings, Ltd. are completing the translation of the German financial statements for the periods 1996-1999 to US GAP which will complete one of the final remaining acquisition requirements. Cetoni, GmbH has recently concluded negotiation of a contract with MASHI Holding Inc. for the sale of 5000 "Light Boy", the patented combined cigarette lighter and cigarette pack holder. MASHI Holding Inc. is engaged in the distribution and marketing of various medical and consumer over the counter products world wide. Presently MASHI Holding, Inc. is distributing its products on a daily basis to more than 700 different pharmacies, superstores and cosmetic shops through more than 40 regional dealers. MASHI Holding Inc. purchased the 5000 "Light Boy" units as samples with which to test its world wide acceptance. These initial units are to be delivered prior to October, 1999 and represent what Cetoni believes to be the first of a series of orders from MASHI Holding Inc. during 1999-2000 totaling 150,000 units. Cetoni GmbH recently completed the establishment of manufacturing of its "Light Boy" product in Hungary. Kurchatov Research Holdings, Ltd was organized to identify, assess, acquire and commercialize technologies developed by scientists, engineers and research institutes worldwide. This release may include "forward looking statements" within the meaning of various provisions of federal and state securities laws and judicial interpretation of such laws. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed the forward looking statements. Whether actual results will conform to KRH's expectations and predictions is subject tot he risks and uncertainties described above that as of the date on which such statement is made, and KRH undertakes no obligations to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. --30--kam/ny* CONTACT: Hans Joachim Schuerholz, 011 49 171 630 6100 or International Media Solutions, Inc. Ms. Yolanda Velazquez, 407/786-0990 KEYWORD: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CHEMICALS/PLASTICS RETAIL BANKING MERGERS/ACQ Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com *** end of story *** |