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To: kolo55 who wrote (14938)	9/29/1999 10:07:00 AM
From: Ray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27311

Sanyo LiPoly specs from: sanyo.co.jp 24.SEP.1999 SANYO Develops a New Polymer Battery Technology Accomplishes the Establishment of a Full-Fledged Battery Business Enterprise September 24, 1999---SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., a world leader of small-size, rechargeable batteries today announced the development of a new high performance, thin-type lithium polymer battery through its own original technology (46 domestic and overseas patents pending) and introduction into this battery business enterprise. Shipments begin September of 1999. Production will be located at SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., Soft Energy Company in Sumoto City, Hyogo, Japan. The expansion of production capabilities will reach 400,000 cells per month by the spring of 2000. Increases in production are planned to coincide with market trends. In 1994, SANYO began selling lithium ion batteries that employ graphite negative electrodes and in 1995 developed a thin, prismatic lithium ion battery that employs an aluminum alloy exterior. At present, SANYO leads the market in this field. SANYO will continue to utilize the main features of prismatic lithium ion batteries. Furthermore, SANYO has developed a lithium polymer battery that achieves an ultra-thin under 4mm with high performance and reliability and employs a complete gel-type electrolyte. Presently, demand is rising rapidly for lightweight and thin portable information & communication devices such as portable phones, portable audio systems and PDA (personal digital assistants). Similarly, there is demand for thin and lightweight batteries for use in these devices. SANYO's lithium polymer battery can be utilized in a wide variety of market products. This lithium polymer battery follows in the footsteps of a long line of SANYO batteries, from nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride to lithium ion batteries. Main Features ??High Performance and High Reliability with Newly Developed Complete Gel Type Electrolyte The newly developed polymer electrolyte obtains superb long life reliability, featuring more than 500 recharging cycles while also achieving high performance (gravimetric energy density of 156Wh/kg & volumetric energy density of 270Wh/l). ?@ ??Excellent Discharge Characteristics that Allow for Discharge at -20?? Typical points of weakness for lithium polymer batteries were its load and temperature characteristics. This newly developed polymer electrolyte possesses high ion conductivity even at low temperatures, thus making possible discharges at -20??. ?@ ??Achieves a Lightweight 156Wh/kg Gravimetric Energy Density with an Ultra-Thin Type Thickness of Under 4mm It was possible to achieve both an ultra-thin type thickness of under 4mm and obtain high leakage-resistance even when utilizing thin and light aluminum laminated film as the exterior packaging material because the electrolyte is completely gel-type. Furthermore, a 156Wh/kg gravimetric energy density was realized even with a lightweight unit at the 3mm range and above. ?@ Specifications Product Name Lithium Polymer Battery Model Number UPF363562 Size (H?~W?~L?j 3.6 ?~ 35.0 ?~ 62.0 mm Weight Approximately 13.5g Nominal Capacity 570mAh (4.2V Recharging) Nominal Voltage 3.7 V Volumetric Energy Density 270 Wh/1 Gravimetric Energy Density 156 Wh/kg ?@ All rights reserved. copyright(c) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1999

To: kolo55 who wrote (14938)	9/29/1999 10:09:00 AM
From: Ray	Respond to of 27311

Paul, this should help clear things up. Posted September 28, 1999 19:02 MST For Immediate Release Contact: Mr. Deward F. Manzer, President Moltech Corporation Acquires Energizer Power Systems Tucson, Arizona?September 28, 1999?Moltech Corporation, a leading developer of next generation battery technologies, has acquired Energizer Power Systems division of Eveready Battery Company, a subsidiary of Ralston Purina Company. Moltech is a world-class, materials technology company, which has focused its development efforts on the next generation of rechargeable batteries. Its Lithium-Sulfur technology is expected to leapfrog lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer as the leading rechargeable battery technology for many electronic devices. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Moltech has established a worldwide network of research collaborators. Its acquisition of Energizer Power Systems (EPS) creates a major new battery company with several technologies, design, manufacturing and marketing expertise, pack manufacturing capability, as well as high caliber research and development for energy storage devices. When the acquisition has been completed, the Energizer Power Systems group will be known as Moltech Power Systems. It has been, and will continue to be, a leader in high-rate Nickel-Metal Hydride battery technology. EPS is based in Gainesville, Florida, and offers rechargeable power solutions to OEMs worldwide through design, engineering and assembly operations in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Current and prospective customers of EPS will continue to receive the same excellent products and services they have come to expect. Moltech Corporation?s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Terje Skotheim, explained the strengths of the new Moltech, ?By combining Energizer?s existing technologies and strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities with Moltech?s new leapfrog technology, we will have a major new battery company with all the elements needed for success on a worldwide basis.? The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of October. Eveready Battery Company will retain a small minority interest in the new combined business, and will continue to operate its primary battery company.

To: kolo55 who wrote (14938)	9/29/1999 12:56:00 PM
From: MGV	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27311

klemencic must be paralyzed. Message 11396152 Message 11368590

To: kolo55 who wrote (14938)	9/29/1999 5:16:00 PM
From: MGV	Respond to of 27311

Courtesy of a Yahoo poster - klemencic doesn't want to calculate the conversion now: Conversion Price $4.976, down from Tuesdays $5.071 The closing bid prices for the last ten trading days are as follows. Date Closing Bid 16-Sep 5.5625 17-Sep 5.5000 20-Sep 5.4375 21-Sep 5.1875 22-Sep 5.0625 23-Sep 5.0625 24-Sep 5.0000 27-Sep 5.0000 28-Sep 4.8125 29-Sep 4.6250 The six lowest closing bid prices for the last ten trading days are as follows. 22-Sep 5.0625 23-Sep 5.0625 24-Sep 5.0000 27-Sep 5.0000 28-Sep 4.8125 29-Sep 4.6250 The conversion price is 101% of the average of the six lowest closing bid prices of the last ten or $4.976. DOWN from Tuesdays $5.071 If the closing bid Thursday is less than 5.0625 the conversion price will drop AGAIN!