Tiger Telematics and State-Run Chinese Conglomerate - CATIC - Sign Heads of Agreement Opening Gateway to China for Gametrac
26 März 2004 - 2:43PM
PR Newswire (US)
Tiger Telematics and State-Run Chinese Conglomerate - CATIC - Sign
Heads of Agreement Opening Gateway to China for Gametrac LONDON,
March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gametrac Europe Ltd, subsidiary
of Jacksonville, FL based Tiger Telematics Inc (TIGR) announced
today, that it has signed a top level Heads of Agreement with
multi-billion dollar distribution outlet, CATIC. The extensive
agreement includes sales, distribution, technical support and
numerous other joint ventures for all Chinese regions. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040326/LNF003 ) Gametrac is a
wireless handheld multi-entertainment device, built on the
Microsoft Windows CE.NET platform, which features cutting-edge
gaming, an MP3 music player, video player, multimedia messaging,
GPS function and an in-built camera. The device has a GPRS
connection and is due to launch later this year. "It's a
breakthrough for Gametrac, ensuring that demand will be met as well
as providing efficient Asian distribution. The timing of this
agreement with CATIC could not be better," says Steve Carroll,
Technical Director of Gametrac Europe Ltd. "Not only because of the
booming growth in China, but because the response from our
potential Chinese customers has been exceptional inwhat is the
world's fastest growing hi-tech market." The enthusiasm is matched
by Xu Tongyu Deputy Director of CATIC Supply: "We are delighted to
be collaborating with Tiger Telematics. The Gametrac device is
powerful and highly appealing and it is perfect for the Chinese
market. CATIC is a key, state-owned enterprise and our new friends
at Gametrac can count on our doing our very best to help them."
CATIC businesses range from manufacturing to the import and export
of technological products, fromaviation to hotels. CATIC has
positioned itself in the front rank of China's one hundred best
foreign trade enterprises. In addition, CATIC have 45 overseas
branches and representative offices in 30 countries and regions.
Mr. Steve Carroll and Mr. Xu Tongyu on the Great Wall of China
sealed the deal with a handshake. Notes: About Tiger: Gametrac
Europe Ltd is a series of owned subsidiaries of Tiger Telematics
Inc (OTC:TIGR) and is the maker of Gametrac, a next-generation
mobile entertainment device. Set to launch in the UK in 2004, the
gaming device includes in-built music, video, messaging and picture
functions. http://www.gametrac.com/ http://www.tigertelematics.com/
Tiger is a designer, developer and marketer of mobile telematics
systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice
recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and people down
to street level in countries throughout the world. The systems are
designed to operate on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSM
current and potential subscribers, primarily by the company's
United Kingdom based subsidiaries. About CATIC: Established in
1979, CATIC is a trans-national group integrating industry and
technology with trade. The company has made remarkable progress in
the import and export of aero and non-aero products, as well as
businesses ranging from hotels to manufacturing to the import and
export of mechanical and electrical products technology. CATIC has
accumulated an import export volume of $20.8 billion, firmly
holding its position in the top 20 of China's companies in terms of
import and export volumes. For more information, please visit
http://www.catic.com.cn/ . Except for historical matters contained
herein, the matters discussed in this press release are
forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbour
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements
reflect numerous assumptions andinvolve risks and uncertainties
that may affect Tiger Telematics, Inc. and its subsidiary
businesses and prospects and cause actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements. Among the factors
that could cause actual results todiffer are Tiger Telematics,
Inc.'s operating history; competition; low barriers to entry;
reliance on strategic relationships; rapid technological changes;
inability to complete transactions on favourable terms; and those
risks discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040326/LNF003 DATASOURCE:
Tiger Telematics Inc CONTACT: Mike Carrender, CEO, Tiger
Telematics, Inc., +1-904-279-9240; Patrik Wallgren, Head of Global
Public Relations, Global Media, +44-7813-647-752, Web Site:
http://www.tigertelematics.com/ http://www.gametrac.com/
http://www.catic.com.cn/
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