SHENZHEN, China , Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSCT), '' China Security'', a leading provider of digital surveillance technology in China , today announced its intention to acquire two Chinese security and surveillance companies.
Letters of intent have recently been signed with Stonesonic Digital
Technique Co., Ltd. (''Stonesonic'') and Shenzhen Jin Lin Technology Co., Ltd
('' Jin Lin '') for 100% ownership of each business. The total amount of
consideration payable for the two acquisitions is approximately RMB 330
million (approximately USD$43.3 million, based on a conversion price of USD:
RMB 1.00:7.62), with consideration to be paid in cash and restricted common
stock. The number of China Security's shares to be included in the equity
portion of the purchase price for each acquisition will be subject to the
achievement of certain net income performance targets over a two year period.
China Security expects to finance the cash portion of the purchase price with
net proceeds from its
Stonesonic, founded in 1993 and based in Chaozhou, Guangdong province, is a leading monitoring equipment hardware manufacturer. This business will compliment China Security's existing product suite for Safe City projects. The company has received its High-tech Enterprise Certificate as well as 3111 product recognition.
Jin Lin , based in Shenzhen, provides professional intelligent security monitoring systems that specializes in intelligent transportation system (ITS) product development. Its product applications include electronic police systems and traffic junction controls (software and hardware manufacturer). This business also compliments China Security's existing suite for Safe City projects. Jin Lin was recently awarded the Shenzhen High-Tech Enterprise certificate.
Mr. Guo Shen Tu , Chief Executive Officer of China Security commented, ''The acquisitions announced today represent leading hardware and software manufacturers in China's security industry. We believe these businesses will further strengthen our service offering and allow us to expand our geographic coverage into new regions of the country. We welcome these companies into our portfolio and view each company as valued partners that will continue to reinforce our brand awareness and further bolster our leadership position in the security and surveillance industry.''
About China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.
Based in Shenzhen, China , China Security manufactures, distributes, installs and maintains security and surveillance systems throughout China. China Security has manufacturing facilities in China and a R&D facility which maintains an exclusive collaboration agreement with Beijing University. China Security has built a diversified customer base through its extensive sales and service network throughout China . To learn more about the Company visit http://www.csst.com .
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For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Kewa Luo Tel: +1-212-588-0885 Email: [email protected] Investor Contact: ICR: Bill Zima & Ashley Ammon MacFarlane Tel: +1-203-682-8200SOURCE China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.
