Oceanaut, Inc. Filed Proxy Statement Seeking Approval to Liquidate and Dissolve
March 13 2009 - 5:34PM
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Oceanaut, Inc. (AMEX: OKN) (AMEX: OKN.U) (AMEX: OKN.WS) (the
"Company" or "Oceanaut") announced today that it has filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, for mailing to its shareholders
of record as of February 27, 2009, a definitive proxy statement
seeking approval, at a special shareholder meeting to be held on
April 6, 2009, to effect the orderly liquidation and dissolution of
the Company.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The
words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend,"
"may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will," "would" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements,
although not all forward-looking statements contain these
identifying words. The parties may not actually achieve the plans,
intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking
statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ
materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in
the forward-looking statements made by the parties. Important
factors that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements. Oceanaut assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Shareholders of Oceanaut and other interested persons are
advised to read Oceanaut's definitive proxy statement in connection
with the solicitation of proxies for the special meeting because
such proxy statement will contain important information.
The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders as
of the February 27, 2009 record date established for voting on the
proposed liquidation and dissolution. Shareholders will also be
able to obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement, without
charge, once available, at the SEC's website http://www.sec.gov or
by directing a request to Oceanaut, Inc. at 17th Km National Road
Athens-Lamia & Finikos Street, 145 64 Nea Kifisia, Athens,
Greece, +30-210-620-9520.
Before making any voting decisions with respect to the proposed
liquidation or any of the other matters with respect to which the
Company's shareholders will be asked to vote pursuant to the proxy
statement, the Company's shareholders are urged to read the
definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by the
Company.
Oceanaut and its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participating in the solicitation of proxies from Oceanaut's
shareholders in favor of the approval of the proposed dissolution
and liquidation. Information concerning Oceanaut's directors and
officers is set forth in the publicly filed documents of Oceanaut.
Shareholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the
direct and indirect interests of Oceanaut and its directors and
executive officers in the transaction and related financing by
reading the definitive proxy statement regarding the proposed
acquisition, which has been filed with the SEC.
About Oceanaut, Inc.
Oceanaut, Inc. (AMEX: OKN) (AMEX: OKN.U) (AMEX: OKN.WS) is a
blank check company formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a
merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase
or other similar business combination, vessels or one or more
operating businesses in the shipping industry.
Contacts: Investor Relations/ Financial Media: Capital Link,
Inc. Nicolas Bornozis President 230 Park Avenue Suite 1536 New
York, NY 10169 Tel. +1 (212) 661-7566 E-mail:
nbornozis@capitallink.com www.capitallink.com Company: Oceanaut,
Inc. Lefteris Papatrifon Chief Financial Officer 17th Km National
Road Athens-Lamia & Finikos Street 145 64 Nea Kifisia Athens,
Greece Tel: +30 (210) 6209-520 Fax: +30 (210) 6209-528 E-Mail:
info@oceanautinc.com www.oceanautinc.com
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