REI and STAAD Product Lines Officially Part of Bentley Systems
Board to Recommend Use of Proceeds, Business Plan
YORBA LINDA, CA - November 21, 2005 - netGuru,
Inc. (Company) (Nasdaq: NGRU),
announced the completion of the sale of the assets and business of netGuru's
Research Engineers (REI) division to privately held Bentley Systems, Inc. for
$23.5 million.
The Company expects to realize approximately $21.9 million in net proceeds,
of which $2.5 will be reserved for taxes and contractual reserves, $3.4 million
will be used to repay long-term debt, and approximately $16.0 million will be
used for general corporate purposes.
netGuru Chairman and Chief Executive Amrit Das commented: "After transaction
costs, taxes, repayments of debt, and establishing contractual reserves, we
anticipate adding approximately $16.0 million to the Company's cash position.
"netGuru's board of directors and management are evaluating alternatives
for using these funds as well as strategies for the Company," Das continued.
"We are discussing the possibilities and expect to announce what netGuru's
board of directors recommends as the best direction for shareholders and the
Company."
About netGuru
netGuru is an engineering information technology and services
company offering engineering analysis and design software,
collaborative software solutions, and professional and technical
information technology services and support to businesses
worldwide. netGuru serves its global markets and clients through
offices located in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the
Middle East, and through distributors in 40 countries. The
Company licenses its engineering software and solutions to
more than 19,000 businesses in 100 countries. For more information
please visit
http://www.netguru.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement
under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
With the exception of historical or factual information, the
matters discussed in this press release, including the close
of the sale of REI, timing of the close, performance under
the terms of sale, post-sale business strategies, use of proceeds,
and shareholder value, are forward looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future results may
differ. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
in results include, but are not limited to, ability of the
parties to perform under their agreements, demand for engineering
and design software, competition, and other factors discussed
in the „Risk Factors“ Section of netGuru’s Form 10-KSB for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, and other filings made
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
For further information please contact:
| Bruce Nelson |
Dan Matsui/Eugene Heller |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Silverman Heller Associates |
| (714) 974-2500 x 5215 |
(310) 208-2550 |
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