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Consultancy Agreement 02.07.2008
Geo Genesis Group Limited / Ticker: GEOP / Market: PLUS
2 July 2008
Geo Genesis Group Limited (`Geo Genesis' or the `Company')
Consultancy Agreement
Geo Genesis, an emerging markets advisory and investment company, has been
appointed by oil refining additives specialist, Noblestar Catalysts Co., Ltd
(`Noblestar'), to procure a RMB 19.81 million (US$2.85 million) private equity
financing and assist in its listing on an international stock exchange.
Noblestar, established in 1998 and located in the City of Qingdao, Shandong
Province, China, is engaged in the development and commercialisation of
petrochemical promoters, catalysts, plastic additives and fine chemicals and
provides technical research and development services for the petrochemical
industry. Noblestar's products are principally sold in China, but it is
currently expanding its global reach.
Under the terms of the agreement, Geo Genesis will procure, on a best efforts
basis, a RMB 19.81 million (US$2.85 million) private equity financing at a
price per share of RMB 1.39 (40% premium over the current net asset value of
Noblestar) within 90 days of completing legal and financial due diligence (the
`Financing'). The net proceeds of the Financing will be used for expansion of
the business and the initial costs incurred in the proposed listing on a stock
exchange.
Geo Genesis will assist Noblestar to engage an appropriate investment bank in
China, UK, or the US to commence an initial public offering process on the most
appropriate stock market on best efforts basis.
Noblestar will pay a US$100,000 consulting fee to Geo Genesis' wholly-owned
Chinese incorporated subsidiary, Qingdao China Partners Investment Advisory
Co., Ltd on the successful completion of the Financing. Furthermore, Geo
Genesis has a right to appoint a minimum of two directors to the Noblestar
board and will also receive an equity interest in Noblestar, the percentage of
which is yet to be agreed between the parties, related to the Financing.
Roger Bendelac, Chief Executive Officer of Geo Genesis said, "Noblestar, an
established business with a solid client base, represents an exciting
opportunity for Geo Genesis to be involved in. This agreement underlines our
business strategy of investing in high growth companies, which have the
potential to deliver significant returns over a short time-frame."
The Directors of Geo Genesis accept responsibility for this announcement.
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For further information visit www.geogenesisgroup.com or contact:
Roger Bendelac, CEO Geo Genesis Group Limited Tel: +1 (917) 969 5475
John Bridges Orange Corporate Finance Tel: 020 3301 3356
Hugo de Salis St Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7236 1177
Chris Welsh St Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7263 1177
Notes to Editors
Geo Genesis Group Limited, a Marshall Islands registered company which listed
on PLUS in April 2008, operates as an investment vehicle and/or strategic
adviser to companies based and/or operating in emerging markets, primarily
focused in China, seeking to raise capital in the EU, Hong Kong and the United
States. Its key objectives are to generate revenue and/or acquire equity
positions in investee companies, advisory clients or assets in emerging
markets. The Company is also establishing various sector specific private
equity closed-end investment companies to invest in investee companies
directly.
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