HANOI, Vietnam, February 11, 2010–Cavico Corp. (NASDAQ: CAVO), a leading infrastructure development company based in Vietnam, announced today that it has completed its purchase of 4 million newly issued ordinary shares of its subsidiary, Cavico Mining and Construction JCS. Cavico Mining issued the ordinary shares at VND16,894 per share, which is approximately USD$0.94 per share based on current exchange rates, in exchange for debt owed to Cavico and its subsidiaries by Cavico Mining. The transaction was approved by a large majority of Cavico Mining’s shareholders on January 14, 2010. Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has reviewed and cleared the issuance of these shares. Information can be found on the Web site of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam at www.ssc.gov.vn by clicking here.
Cavico Corp. and its subsidiary now own approximately 50.2% of Cavico Mining and will be able to consolidate Cavico Mining’s financials into its future financial reports beginning in the first quarter of 2010.
Mr. Ha Quang Bui, chairman & CEO of Cavico Corp., said, “We are very pleased to have this transaction conclude in such a smooth and timely manner. Cavico Corp., as majority owner of Cavico Mining, will continue to support Cavico Mining’s efforts to obtain new contracts while allowing us to recognize a higher percentage of Mining’s profits in our financial reports. We believe this is a positive outcome for all parties involved.”
About Cavico Corp.
Cavico Corp. is focused on large infrastructure projects, which include the construction of hydropower facilities, dams, bridges, tunnels, roads, mines and urban buildings. Cavico is also making investments in hydropower facilities, cement production plants and urban developments in Vietnam. The company employs more than 3,500 employees on projects worldwide, with offices throughout Vietnam and a satellite office in Australia.
Founded in 2000, Cavico is a major infrastructure construction, infrastructure investment and natural resources conglomerate headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam. Cavico is highly respected for its core competency in the construction of mission-critical infrastructure including hydroelectric plants, highways, bridges, tunnels, ports and urban community development. One of the Company’s primary competitive advantages is its ability to nurture a project “from concept through completion” with a vertical portfolio of interrelated investment, permitting, design, construction management and facility maintenance services. Cavico’s project partners include top multi-national corporations and government organizations. The Company employs more than 3,500 full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers. For more information, visit http://www.cavicocorp.com. Information on the Company’s Web site or any other Web site does not constitute a portion of this release.
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