Environmental engine
technology firm Rotoblock Corp. (OTCBB: ROTB) announced today that it has
initiated talks with a number of third parties, including Chinese banking
and financial institutions, to purchase controlling interest in Hikom
Gottell for US$25 Million ($25,000,000).
In May, Rotoblock announced it had signed a term sheet to acquire 51
percent majority interest in Hikom Gottell Corporation, a manufacturing
company based in Nanjing City of the Jiangsu Province in Mainland China.
The US-China venture intends to develop and manufacture small engines,
air-conditioning systems and other consumer and industrial equipment for
world markets.
"There are several institutions interested in getting involved in this
venture, due to the environmental applications and the ties to China," said
Rotoblock CEO Mr. Chien Chih Liu. "I just returned from China following
these meetings and my goal is to find the best strategic financial partner
who shares my vision of Rotoblock's future."
Hikom Gottell employs about 250 workers primarily involved in designing and
manufacturing of commercial air-conditioning systems for automotive,
building, and environmental applications. These products are distributed
throughout China.
Rotoblock's offer of US$25 Million would be in cash and stock options. The
final purchase price is subject to an independent audit, which will be
carried out during the acquisition proceedings. Rotoblock has agreed to
purchase the hard assets of Hikom Gottell's manufacturing facilities in
Nanjing as well as the name Hikom Gottell and its distribution network. The
acquisition would include Hikom Gottell's 10-acre manufacturing complex,
land, factories, manufacturing equipment, testing facilities, and delivery
trucks.
About Hikom Gottell -- Hikom Gottell has a philosophy of advancing
technologies that save energy and help the environment. Learn more at
http://www.airhikom.com/en/index.asp.
About Rotoblock Corporation -- Rotoblock is focused on the development and
manufacturing of small engines and other energy-efficient and environmental
equipment in China for distribution worldwide. The Company was incorporated
in Nevada and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Rotoblock has
full rights to the patents of the Oscillating Piston Engine and believes
the OPE technology has useful applications in an endless number of areas
where its powerful, lightweight, efficient design are in ever-increasing
demand. Visit Rotoblock's corporate website for details about the company,
technology, and regulatory filings. For more info visit:
http://www.rotoblock.com.
Safe Harbour For Forward-Looking Statements -- Except for statements of
historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors
include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire
and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes
in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which
Rotoblock Corporation has little or no control.
Contact:
Rotoblock Corporation
Tony R. Collins
877-511-0110 (Toll Free)