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CinTel Invests $38 Million in Convertible Bonds to STS Semiconductor and Telecommunication Co, Ltd.
Continues Expansion Into Semiconductor Manufacturing Arena
CinTel Corp (CinTel) (OTCBB: CNCN) announced
that it has entered into an agreement to subscribe an aggregate of $38
million (37 Billion Korean Won) in convertible bonds (CB), convertible to
the common stock of STS Semiconductor and Telecommunication Co, Ltd (STS)
at Korean Won 8010 per share (Initial Conversion Price). Management
believes that CinTel has secured very favorable conversion rates and will
review the options upon maturity of the CBs and then act upon the option.
The closing price of STS common stock, as quoted on the Korean Exchange,
closed on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Korean Won 7,600 per share.
STS is a KOSDAQ-listed affiliate of BoKwang Group and also a 49%
shareholder of Phoenix Semiconductor and Telecom, (Suzhou) Co, Ltd (PSTS)
which is one of CinTel's subsidiaries. After being spun off from Samsung
Electronics in 1998, STS has built a reputation as a top-tier semiconductor
packaging and testing company through continuous innovation as well as a
total solution provider and distributor of flash memory applications for
highly technical electronic home appliances, semiconductors, TFT LCD
appliances and other technology-based equipment. Sales in 2006 were more
than $180 million and net profit was more than $4 million. STS's
management believes that sales and profits are to increase in 2007. While
STS's largest customer is Samsung Electronics Corporation, it has continued
to diversify its customer base.
This agreement offers CinTel a unique opportunity to partially realize its
long-term goal of becoming a semiconductor specialized company by
consolidating various parts and/or companies involved in the semiconductor
industry. Management believes this investment will ensure that CinTel's
stream of profits will grow rapidly. STS will use the proceeds of the CB
issuance to make capital investments. CinTel will also continue its
strategic acquisitions in more diverse and profitable businesses focusing
on the semiconductor industry and emerging technologies.
Sang Don Kim, the CEO of CinTel Corp, said, "This investment in STS is a
natural extension of CinTel's expansion into semiconductor packaging
business along with our investment in PSTS in 2006. Management believes
that CinTel is assured to be a vibrant, profitable, and growing company
well into the future. This agreement will strengthen CinTel's strategic
relationship with the BoKwang group and increase our leverage in the
semiconductor production field. Our shareholders will have the opportunity
to experience significant benefits and increased shareholder value. Astute
investors will see CinTel's strategy is creating a world-class stock that
will provide significant returns on their investment."
About STS Semiconductor and Telecommunications (www.sts-semi.co.kr)
STS Semiconductor and Telecommunications is a subsidiary of BoKwang Group
and the biggest semiconductor company in BoKwang's network. It began as a
semiconductor packaging and testing specialty company after spinning off
from Samsung Electronics in 1998 and is now a leading semiconductor
packaging company, as well as, a total solution provider for memory
application for home appliances, semiconductor and TFT-LCD application
products. STS has been listed on the KOSDAQ since 2001 under the Ticker
A036540.KS.
About BoKwang Group (www.bokwang.com)
From its beginnings as a producer of TV cathode ray tubes and electronic
materials in 1983, BoKwang group has grown to a major conglomerate with
over 30 subsidiary companies in hi-tech, leisure, finance, retail, logistic
and culture businesses.
About CinTel Corp: (www.cintelcorp.com)
While CinTel maintains its position as a leader in Internet Traffic
Management (ITM) systems; it has also begun expansion into creative new
markets and worldwide distribution of Korean and Chinese-based
semiconductor technologies. With its main headquarters in North America and
operations worldwide, CinTel Corp. provides a wide range of enterprise
technology solutions. Founded in 1997, CinTel introduced Korea's first
dynamic server load balancer, which has now evolved into a world-class
product line. With its ever expanding solutions with key partners and
internal development, CinTel has created a conglomeration of technology
products to include NAND flash memory packaging, LCD assembly,
semiconductor packaging and testing specialists, as well as a total
solution provider for memory applications for home appliances,
semiconductor and TFT-LCD application products. CinTel's award-winning ITM
solutions are marketed to customers worldwide, enabling customers to
improve Internet and network traffic management, service levels, secure
content, user experience, and reduce server loads and bandwidth demands.
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future performance) that are forward-looking statements as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ
materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to
time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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