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Acquisition

16 Apr 2008 07:00

LonZim PLC16 April 2008 16 April 2008 LonZim Plc ("LonZim" or the "Company") Acquires option to control communication technology company FMN Africa LonZim Plc (AIM: LZM), which was established for the principal purpose of makinginvestments in Zimbabwe and the Beira corridor in Mozambique, is pleased toannounce that it has signed an Option Agreement to acquire a 51 per cent.controlling shareholding in ForgetMeNot Africa Limited ("FMN Africa"). FMNAfrica, a subsidiary of ForgetMeNot Software Limited Hong Kong ("FMN"), is anewly incorporated communications technology company established to specialisein 2-way global messaging across Africa. FMN is one of the market leaders in global messaging solutions. Its MessageOptimiser (MO) software enables seamless messaging between SMS capable mobiletelephones, email addresses and instant messaging (IM) destinations. The Acquisition The immediate consideration of US$150,000, paid to FMN for the option, will beused by FMN to introduce the MO software into two large corporate customers inZimbabwe. Upon FMN Africa demonstrating the successful implementation of the MOsolution with two significant customers, LonZim has the option to acquire a 51per cent. stake in FMN Africa from FMN for a further US$400,000. If LonZim exercises the option, a further US$1,000,000 will then become payableby LonZim to FMN on 30 December 2008 in return for FMN granting FMN Africa anexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licence to use, distributeand sub-licence FMN's Message Optimiser technology across Africa. Message Optimiser Message Optimiser (MO) uniquely provides global 2-way unified messagingcapability, including 2-way email, 2-way instant messaging (IM) and SMSmessaging to and from any mobile device and personal computer, irrespective ofdevice type, sophistication, carrier network, IM client or language. MOinstantly provides any mobile device with some of the features of high endsmartphones and devices without the need for any software download or change inuser behaviour. End users (both those who pre pay and those on a contract) canbecome up and running within seconds, using just their mobile phone and withoutany need for PC or Internet access. Importantly, MO forms the core of FMN's secure micro banking and micro creditservices, opening up huge opportunities in mobile banking and credit provisionto the massive "unbanked" sector of Africa. MO allows real time, remote accountset-up for a variety of financial transactions including debit, credit, billpayment, top-ups and money transfers using just the mobile phone withcomprehensive automatic audit and tracking of all transactions andcommunications. Deal Rationale LonZim and FMN Africa intend to develop the MO technology across the businessand private sectors in Zimbabwe and other countries in southern Africa. This acquisition and the licence agreement with FMN are intended to acceleratethe development and distribution of the technology throughout the Africancontinent and FMN Africa will appoint Zimbabwe based IT and telecoms company,Celsys Limited (an existing LonZim subsidiary), as its regional partner. Celsyshas the capability to deliver competent technical support and high levelcontacts in the telecommunications and financial sectors in the region, and willbe responsible for beginning the roll out of the technology in Africa fromZimbabwe. The intended clients for FMN Africa are primarily carriers and financial serviceproviders who wish to provide high value sophisticated unified messaging andbanking facilities to all of their customers without the need to expend onupgrading devices or infrastructure or increasing overheads. David Lenigas, Executive Chairman of LonZim commented: "Message Optimisation is an innovative, market driven solution that will bebeneficial to many phone users throughout Africa. The system permits a normal,low cost GSM handset to be able to send and receive emails, transfer funds andcarry out services otherwise only available at the most affluent end of themarket. "FMN Africa strategically complements LonZim's previous investment in Celsys andfinancial services technology company, Paynet. These businesses are alreadysuccessful in the current economic environment, demonstrating their strength andpotential, and are well positioned to rapidly benefit from an economic upturn inZimbabwe. With relatively low overheads in Zimbabwe LonZim plans to launch apan-African technology company that will accelerate communications and commerceacross Africa." Paul Roberts, co-founder and Director of FMN commented: "We are very pleased to be working with LonZim in distributing our patentpending Message Optimiser mobile technology in Africa and, coupled with LonZim'sexcellent distribution and reach, FMN Africa has the capacity to provide amassive leap forward in bringing highly advanced digital communications andaccess to comprehensive financial services to the entire African continent. Thisagreement with LonZim is consistent with our market entry strategy of workingwith companies who have in depth local knowledge in the territories in which weoperate." ENQUIRIES LonZim Plc +44 (0)20 7016 5105 David Lenigas, Executive Chairman +44 (0)7881 825 378Geoffrey White, Chief Executive Officer +44 (0)7717 307 308Emma Priestley, Executive Director +44 (0)7867 785 177 Pelham Public RelationsCharles Vivian +44 (0) 20 7743 6672 +44 (0) 7977 297903James MacFarlane +44 (0) 20 7743 6375 +44 (0) 7841 672831 Collins Stewart Europe: NOMADHelen Goldsmith +44 (0) 20 7523 8350 NOTES TO EDITORS About LONZIM: LonZim Plc ("LonZim") is a company focused on developing and acquiring businessopportunities primarily in Zimbabwe and the region of Mozambique known as theBeira Corridor, which links Zimbabwe to the coast. LonZim was listed on the AIMmarket of the London Stock Exchange on 11th December 2007 after raising £29.16million. LonZim is 20 per cent. owned and managed by Lonrho Plc (AIM: LONR) acompany strategically focused on the development of business opportunities ininfrastructure, transportation, support services and natural resourcesthroughout Africa. Since listing in December 2007, LonZim has invested in or acquired control of: Celsys Limited www.celsys.co.zwGardoserve (Private) Ltd t/a Millpal Chemicals Aldeamento Turistico de Macuti, SARL., a company owning land in central Beira onthe Mozambique coast Paynet Limited About FMN: ForgetMeNot Software is a privately held company headquartered in Hong Kong withrepresentation in USA and Asia and plans for setting up in Europe in the nearfuture. The company provides a range of scalable Unified Messaging services andtechnologies to Carriers, Enterprises and Financial Institutions worldwide whowish to capitalise on the ubiquity of the mobile phone and its capacity toenhance and empower individuals and institutions. Its patent pending softwareallows truly seamless Unified Messaging and transaction capability usingindustry standard protocols. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
Date   Source Headline
19th Sep 20147:00 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
26th Aug 20147:00 amRNSClosing of Acquisition & Distribution Agreements
14th Jul 20147:00 amRNSFormal claims of c.US$10m lodged against Lonrho
18th Jun 201411:46 amRNSResult of EGM
2nd Jun 20147:00 amRNSNotice of EGM
30th May 201411:00 amRNSInterim Results
27th May 20147:00 amRNSAcquisition of Malawi Chemicals Distributor
23rd May 20147:00 amRNSNew Key Distribution Agreements for Millchem
2nd May 20149:20 amRNSResult of AGM
17th Apr 201410:10 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
17th Apr 201410:10 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
17th Apr 201410:07 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
18th Mar 20147:00 amRNSNotice of AGM
11th Mar 201412:41 pmRNSSecond Close of Placing
3rd Mar 20147:00 amRNSFirst Close of Placing
27th Feb 20147:00 amRNSResults for the full year ending 31 August 2013
19th Feb 20147:13 amRNSIssue of New Shares
20th Jan 20147:00 amRNSTrading Update and Appointment of Joint Broker
23rd Sep 20137:00 amRNSBoard resignation and appointment of Controller
1st Aug 20137:00 amRNSCompletion of the Sale of Celsys Ltd
25th Jul 20137:00 amRNSSale of Investee Company
22nd Jul 20137:00 amRNSUS$ 2.7 million settlement with Lonrho plc
19th Jul 20137:00 amRNSCompletion of US$2 million convertible debt
20th Jun 20135:53 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
9th May 20137:00 amRNSPlacement of US$2million convertible by subsidiary
1st May 20137:00 amRNSExtension of maturity on debt financing
22nd Apr 201311:27 amRNSResult of AGM
16th Apr 20137:00 amRNSResults for the six months ending 28 February 2013
25th Mar 201310:21 amRNSNotice of AGM
28th Feb 20133:09 pmRNSFinal Results
19th Feb 20137:00 amRNSCambria raises additional Debt Financing
15th Feb 20137:00 amRNSCompletion of sale of FMNA
11th Dec 20127:00 amRNSDirectorate Change
10th Dec 201210:01 amRNSCambria Completes Debt Restructuring
15th Nov 201211:42 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
11th Oct 20128:42 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
5th Oct 20127:00 amRNSCompletion of Placing
1st Oct 20127:00 amRNSIssue of New Shares
21st Sep 20124:45 pmRNSTR1 - Notification of major interest in shares
21st Sep 20124:39 pmRNSTR1 - Notification of major interest in shares
18th Sep 20127:00 amRNSTrading Update
14th Sep 20124:25 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
31st Aug 20127:00 amRNSListing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
24th Aug 20127:00 amRNSCES Zimbabwe and FMNA
9th Aug 20127:00 amRNSApproval of Celsys Acquisition
8th Aug 20127:00 amRNSSale of Aircraft
27th Jul 20127:00 amRNSDirectors Dealings
31st May 20123:05 pmRNSHalf Yearly Report
29th May 20127:00 amRNSCelsys Scheme meeting approves takeover by Cambria
14th May 20125:00 pmRNSPublication of Celsys Scheme Document

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