XFMedia CEO and Independent Directors Purchase Company Shares
June 26 2008 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
BEIJING, June 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XFMedia (the
"Company"; Nasdaq: XFML), a leading media group in China, today
announced the purchases of the Company's American depository shares
(ADSs) in the open market in a manner compliant with applicable
U.S. securities regulations by CEO Fredy Bush as well as
independent directors David Olson, Larry Kramer, David Green and
John Springer. Ms. Bush purchased 50,000 ADSs at an average price
of $2.25 on 23 June, 2008. Mr. Olson purchased 100,000 ADSs at an
average price of $2.63 on various dates between 27 May, 2008 and 20
June, 2008. Mr. Kramer purchased 15,000 ADSs at an average price of
$ 2.57 on 12 June, 2008, in addition to the 10,000 ADSs purchased
at an average price of $2.20 on 17 March 2008. Mr. Green purchased
7,600 ADSs at an average price of $2.63 on 16 June, 2008. Mr.
Springer purchased 4,000 ADSs at an average price of $2.57 on 16
June, 2008. Following these transactions, Ms. Bush, Mr. Olson, Mr.
Kramer, Mr. Green and Mr. Springer respectively hold 4,649,166,
100,000, 25,000, 7,600, and 4,000 ADSs. Each ADS represents two
common shares of the Company. "XFMedia has grown rapidly since we
went public last year, establishing a strong and unique China media
platform," said CEO Ms. Bush. "It is our view that the stock is
undervalued at these levels. We as individuals have bought shares
to reflect both our commitment to the business and our optimism
about its future prospects." "We are working on continued
improvement of our margins and building our existing business,
while continuing to look for good acquisition prospects that will
further enhance our bottom line," Ms. Bush added. About Xinhua
Finance Media Xinhua Finance Media ("XFMedia"; Nasdaq: XFML) is a
leading media group in China with nationwide access to the upwardly
mobile demographic. Through its synergistic business groups,
Broadcast, Print and Advertising, XFMedia offers a total solution
empowering clients at every stage of the media process and
connecting them with their target audience. Its unique platform
covers a wide range of media assets, including television, radio,
newspaper, magazine, outdoor, online and other media assets.
Headquartered in Beijing, the company has offices and affiliates in
major cities of China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou,
Shenzhen and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit
http://www.xfmedia.cn/ . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement
contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made
under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can
be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects,"
"anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Among other
things, quotations from management in this announcement contain
forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical
facts, including statements about XFMedia's beliefs and
expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
any forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, risks outlined in XFMedia's
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including
its securities report on Form 20 F. All information provided in
this press release is as of the date hereof, and XFMedia undertakes
no duty to update such information, except as required under
applicable law. For more information, please contact: Media Contact
Joy Tsang Tel: +86-21-6113-5999 Email: IR Contact Jennifer Chan
Lyman Tel: +86-21-6113-5960 Email: DATASOURCE: Xinhua Finance Media
CONTACT: Media Contact - Joy Tsang, +86-21-6113-5999, or ; or IR
Contact - Jennifer Chan Lyman, +86-21-6113-5960, or Web site:
http://www.xfmedia.cn/
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