HQ Global Education Announces Exchangeable Bond Transaction on Behalf of Its Principal Shareholder
January 19 2011 - 6:00AM
HQ Global Education Inc. ("HQ" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HQGE),
which operates 10 vocational schools in China under the "HQ" brand
and is one of China's leading providers of customized vocational
education, announced today that a subscription agreement for an
exchangeable bond was entered into between Nicestar International
Limited, the Company's largest shareholder, and two investors,
Seavi Equity V(B) Limited ("Seavi") and SAP Investments Limited
("SAP").
According to the Agreement, Nicestar issued to the investors an
interest-free bond instrument in the amount of $10,800,000, which
is exchangeable for HQGE common stock that Nicestar owns, at $3.50
per share for 2,000,000 shares and $3.80 per share for 1,000,000
shares, for a two-year period commencing on the date of issuance.
As part of the process, both Seavi and SAP performed and completed
due diligence at the Company. Pursuant to the Agreement, Nicestar
deposited 3,000,000 HQGE common shares into a share mortgage
account.
Mr. Guangwen He, the CEO of the Company, beneficially owns these
shares held by Nicestar and has agreed to loan the majority of the
funds to the Company to enhance new business development and for
the construction of a teaching facility. As of the date of this
release, the Company has not received any loan proceeds.
Seavi and SAP are the Asian affiliates of Advent International,
a global private equity investment group that has raised more than
US$26 billion in cumulative capital and invested in over 500
companies in 39 countries. Since 1984, Seavi Advent has invested
over US$500 million into more than 100 Asian companies, from growth
to late stage, as well as buyout and control transactions. Proven
investment experience, strong industry knowledge, deep local
resources and international reach have enabled Seavi Advent to help
its portfolio companies grow aggressively and achieve high levels
of success.
About HQ Global Education Inc. ("HQ")
HQ provides "customized training" services to a wide array of
students by operating its own private schools or cooperating with
selected public vocational schools in China. By providing full
educational and job placement services, the Company realizes
recurring revenues, such as tuition fees, school logistics services
fees, off-campus internship management fees, and job placement
fees. As of August 31, 2010, there were more than 34,000 students
from 25 provinces throughout China enrolled in HQ-operated schools.
In line with its "customized education" approach, HQ has
established contractual relationships with approximately 128
corporate clients and provides training and internship arrangements
to students who upon graduation become employees of these corporate
employers. HQ brand has become increasingly synonymous throughout
China with superior vocational training to meet employer needs and
with career fulfillment for those who aspire to become technical
and skilled workers. By August 31, 2010, we have kept the record
100% replacement rate for our graduates.
For more information please visit:
http://www.hq-education.com/english/index.asp.
The HQ Global Education Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8602
Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the
statements in this press release are forward-looking statements
that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which
may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially
from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include,
among other things, product demand, market competition, and risks
inherent in our operations. These and other risks are described in
our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Ren Hu
Vice President
HQ Global Education Inc.
(201) 887 0415
ren.hu@hq-education.com
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