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Commodore International Corp and Asiarim Corporation Announce Joint Venture Agreement and Exclusive Trademark License Agreement for Asia and Africa
Commodore International Corporation (PINKSHEETS: CDRL) ("CIC") and Asiarim Corporation (OTCBB: ARMC) ("Asiarim") announce
today that they have entered into a 50/50 joint venture agreement to
facilitate the manufacturing and distribution of a range of computer
products under the brand name of "Commodore" for the territories of Asia
and Africa.
Under the terms of the joint venture agreement and exclusive trademark
license agreement, CIC will contribute the exclusive license brand to Asia
and Africa for a period of 5 years plus an automatic extension of a further
5 years, and Asiarim will contribute up to a maximum of US$7 million. CIC
shall also have the right to exchange its 50% interests in the joint
venture for 50% interests in Asiarim, subject to the joint venture company
achieving certain sales conditions. The joint venture company shall be
responsible for providing sourcing and development of new products for CIC
and its affiliates worldwide, and the market and distribution of Commodore
branded products in Asia and Africa.
The first series of computer products will be the netbooks which was
recently unveiled at the IFA electronics show in Berlin. Mr. Ben van
Wijhe, President and CEO of CIC, states, "This opportunity will allow both
parties to integrate their strengths in order to secure a successful
business case in the fast growing market of low cost netbooks and mobile
internet devices. The management and shareholders of Asiarim are very
eager to introduce to the market the new products and services exclusively
developed for Commodore. The initial reaction from the market is very
positive and retailers are willing to buy the new line of Commodore
netbooks which continue the tradition of the famous Commodore C64."
In a recent research report, notebook computers overtook the desktop PC
computers in Q3 08 by strong sales of the netbook computer. Notebook PC
shipments rose almost 40% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to 2007.
The total sales of notebooks and netbooks reach about 38.6 million units in
2008 while the desktop PC shipments for the same period declined by 1.3% to
about 38.5 million units. Mr. Wijhe further added, "The netbook is a full
service internet device that is portable, affordable and connectable for
the new generation of people on the go."
Mr. Te Hwai Ho, President of Asiarim, stated, "We are thrilled to be
working with Commodore. This joint venture with CIC is an excellent
opportunity for the Company to diversify its business scope to market and
distribute the Commodore range of products in Asia and Africa." Notebook
PC shipments in China alone are forecasted to reach about 8 million units
in 2008. Mr. Ho added, "China offers an exciting and challenging market
with over 200 million internet users and many of whom will eventually shift
to a mobile internet device such as a netbook, providing a vast market for
Commodore range of computer products."
About Commodore International Corporation:
Commodore International Corporation (PINKSHEETS: CDRL) is a creator,
developer and provider of innovative digital media services, software and
mobile hardware products. Innovations such as the CommodoreWorld(TM)
multimedia platform and a premium hardware product line, that opens up new
opportunities for the customization and share of media entertainment, such
as music, TV channels, movies and games. Commodore pursued an active
licensing policy and plans to continue to implement new strategic
partnerships for licensing and distribution opportunities.
Additional information on Commodore can be found at its website at
www.commodorecorp.com
About Asiarim Corporation:
Asiarim Corporation (OTCBB: ARMC) is a Nevada incorporated company.
Asiarim is a consultancy services company assisting small to medium
businesses to enter the USA markets.
Additional information concerning Asiarim can be found on its website at
www.asiarim.net.
Forward-Looking Statements:
A number of statements contained in this Report are forward-looking
statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain written
statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" as
defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words
or phrases such as "should result," "are expected to," "we anticipate," "we
estimate," "we project," "we intend," or similar expressions are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements should not be
construed as an invitation to participate in an offering of shares in the
capital of CIC or Asiarim or a confirmation that an offering will indeed
occur. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed
in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include
demand for our services, product development, our ability to maintain
acceptable margins and control costs, the impact of federal, state and
local regulatory requirements on our business, the impact of competition
and the uncertainty of economic conditions in general, including the timely
development and market acceptance of products, competitive market
conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure
additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses,
and other factors. The actual results that the CIC or Asiarim achieves may
differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and
uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, since the statements speak only as of the date
that they are made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update these
statements based on events that may occur after the date of this document.
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