To: YAR7888 who wrote (125 ) 6/6/2002 9:30:32 AM From: YAR7888 Respond to of 206 Second PR out Wednesday June 5, 3:30 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: BEVsystems International, Inc. More Than 700 Compete In The First Leg of BEVsystems' Life 02 Triathlon Trilogy Five Team Life O2 Elite Athletes Place In Top Ten MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2002--BEVsystems International, Inc. (OTCBB:BEVS - News) today said that more than 700 triathletes participated in the first of leg of the inaugural Life O2 Triathlon Trilogy at Key Biscayne, Florida this past weekend. The Company said five Team Life O2 Elite Athletes placed in the top ten in their respective age categories. The course features a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike and 3-mile run. Boris Fernandez was the events overall winner. Team Life O2 Elite Athlete, Florida Atlantic-Bound Manuel Huerta of Miami, last year's national sprint junior champion and ranked No. 2 in the nation among juniors, won in his age group. "A triathlon is the perfect venue to showcase Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water," said Michelle Tatum, director of corporate communications for BEVsystems International, Inc. "Triathletes understand the unique benefits of our product and how it can aid their performance over the grueling rigors of a triathlon course." BEVsystems' patented technology infuses its Life O2 Water and global co-branded products with up to 15 times (1,500 percent) more oxygen than ordinary bottled water. Results of double-blind studies support the benefits of SuperOxygenated water. These benefits include improved performance and endurance while reducing body stress, increased extension strength, decreased pulse rate and improved ability to maintain blood glucose levels. A variety of studies involving cyclists, triathletes and runners confirmed improved performance as a result of drinking Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water. The remaining two events will be held July 14 and August 25. Each race is limited to 750 participants. Life O2 Water and other co-branded products utilizing the Life O2 Water SuperOxygenation process are available in 22 countries. Since introduction, Life O2 Water has sold more than 42 million bottles internationally. Along with BEVsystems' own state of the art production facility in Clearwater, Florida, the Company's proprietary equipment, which infuses bottled water with medical grade oxygen, is installed in 11 international bottling plants. BEVsystems International, Inc. has extensive U.S. distribution, including a master distribution agreement with GNC Nutrition Centers. In addition to the New York City metropolitan area, the Company is currently launching Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water in the Florida market and is commencing the introduction of Life O2 Water into other major U.S. markets. In just six months since the Florida launch, Life O2 Water is being distributed from more than 1,200 retail locations. Life O2 Water was the official water of the NASDAQ-100 Open International Tennis Tournament, the Coconut Art Festival, as well as the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Corporate Run Events. About BEVsystems International, Inc. BEVsystems International, Inc. (OTCBB:BEVS - News) is a pioneer and global leader in the rapidly expanding oxygen-enhanced water category. Its proprietary Life O2 Water brand, which is infused with up to 1,500 percent more oxygen, is currently sold in 22 countries. Tests conducted with Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water have shown improved athletic performance, increased energy, and greater awareness and concentration. The European Journal of Medical Research, an internationally respected medical journal, recently published a peer-reviewed study that supports the penetration of oxygen via oxygen-enriched water from the stomach into the portal vein. NOTE TO EDITORS Digital photos and samples of Life O2 Water are available upon request, as well a copy of the European Journal of Medical Research peer review study. "Safe Harbor Statement" Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The statements in this Release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results, events and performance could vary materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand and market competition. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: BEVsystems International, Inc., Miami Michelle Tatum, 786/425-2201 9