News release Pixman Nomadic Media Inc.

Pixman Nomadic Media Inc. Announces Private Placements Totaling $7,605,459, the Acquisition of Pixnet Inc. and the Conclusion of an Exclusive Licence Agreement for its Pixpal® Applications

Finance Montréal,
share
  • The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is one of the subscribers.
  • Pixman acquires Pixnet Inc., owner of a proven technological platform in the area of mobile content and digital signage management. The integration of this solution will allow Pixman to boost its revenues and will contribute to improve its offerings. This acquisition is paid by the issuing of Pixman’s shares.
  • Pixman concludes an exclusive intellectual property licence agreement for the development of interactive applications and user interfaces tapping into the new and large capabilities of mobile communication platforms.
  • The invested capital will allow Pixman to accelerate the development of its global multimedia nomadic network to support the growing needs of field marketing by advertisers. The acquisition and integration of Pixnet’s technology will enable Pixman to connect consumers directly to their favorite brands’ universe, whether from their mobile telephone screen or computer. The integration of physical and virtual worlds that Pixman is in the process of achieving represents an important breakthrough in the field of tactical and mobile marketing.

Pixman Nomadic Media Inc. (TSXV: ‘‘PMN’’) (‘‘Pixman’’) is delighted to announce that it has entered into a number of agreements including different private placements for a total amount of $7,605,459, the acquisition of all Pixnet Inc.’s (‘‘Pixnet’’) shares, as well as the acquisition of an exclusive intellectual property licence for the development of interactive applications and user interfaces.

The conclusion of these private placements represents a major investment for Pixman. It will notably contribute to the financing of its upcoming growth stages. Through the acquisition of Pixnet’s shares, a private company specialized in networking technologies, Pixman will quickly grow its global strategy by integrating Pixnet’s unique applications to its technology, as well as by maximizing mutual synergies.

“This acquisition, added to this major investment, confirms our leadership in the sector of tactical and mobile marketing,’’ said Mr. Philippe Gribeauval, President and CEO of Pixman.

“The acquisition of Pixnet’s unique technology represents a logical extension of our strategy,” he added. “Today, consumers engage with their preferred brands, through the physical deployment of our ‘Pixman’ worldwide. Tomorrow, we will extend this relationship through the virtual dimension.”

Following is more information with regards to these transactions (PDF)

- 30 -

For more information

  • Philippe Gribeauval
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Pixman Nomadic Media Inc.
    (514) 845-9669, poste 264; 1 877 PIXMAN-1
  • Michel Garneau
    Vice-President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer
    Pixman Nomadic Media Inc.
    (514) 845-9669, poste 224; 1 877 PIXMAN-1
  • Sylvain Archambault
    Investor Relations
    Evolution Group Inc
    (514) 448-4887; 1 866 703-4887
share