NaiKun Wind Selects Cormark Securities as Strategic Advisor
June 24 2010 - 4:39PM
Marketwired
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NKW) announced today
that its Board of Directors has selected Cormark Securities Inc.
("Cormark") to provide advisory services for a review of the
strategic alternatives available to the Company to maximize
shareholder value, a process that was announced on May 20, 2010.
Cormark has significant experience in the British Columbia and
Canadian renewable energy and independent power producer sectors,
with particular expertise in alternative energy advisory services
and transactions. Cormark is familiar with NaiKun Wind's assets and
operations, having led the Company's $35 million equity financing
in 2007.
"We are very pleased to have a highly respected firm such as
Cormark supporting NaiKun Wind to determine the best approach for
realizing value from the Company's assets and the important
relationships we have developed over the last seven years," stated
Michael O'Connor, NaiKun Wind President and CEO. "We are confident
that Cormark's knowledge of our Company will create efficiencies
during the review and deliver the most appropriate strategy to
optimize shareholder value," said Mr. O'Connor.
The objectives of the review are to assess options among and
beyond those identified to date by management, to maximize exposure
within renewable energy markets and to do so at the lowest
reasonable cost for value delivered. These options include
continuing to advance the offshore wind energy project as the
Company's primary project, potential business combination or joint
venture opportunities in the renewable energy sector, the sale of
the Company's interests, and others. It is anticipated that the
review will be completed during summer 2010.
NaiKun Wind advises that no decisions have been made, no formal
proposals received and no agreements reached regarding its assets,
the Company or any subsidiaries. Furthermore, there can be no
assurance that the review of strategic alternatives will ultimately
result in a transaction.
While the strategic review is underway, NaiKun Wind will
continue to work on development of its offshore wind project by,
among other activities, completing the federal environmental
assessment process and continuing to support the Haida Nation as
they finalize deliberations regarding potential participation as an
equity partner in the project.
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. is a British Columbia-based
renewable energy company with offices in Vancouver, Masset and
Skidegate. Located on B.C.'s northwest coast, where the wind
resource is one of the strongest and most consistent in the world,
NaiKun Wind's 396MW offshore wind project would generate enough
energy to provide electricity to 130,000 B.C. homes. The NaiKun
Wind project is at an advanced stage of development with
environmental certification from the Provincial Government and
agreements in place with key suppliers and First Nations. Given its
development status, construction can begin within two years of the
award of an electricity purchase agreement. For more information on
NaiKun Wind, please visit www.naikun.ca.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements - This news release
contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements
regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of the
Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When relying on
forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other
uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward looking statements, oral or written, made by
itself or on its behalf.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts: NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. Susan Bruckner Media
Enquiries 604-631-4475 sbruckner@naikun.ca NaiKun Wind Energy Group
Inc. Peter Murray Investor Enquiries 604-631-4494 pmurray@naikun.ca
www.naikun.ca
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