China Security & Surveillance Technology Expands Its E-city Projects in Shaanxi Province
November 02 2009 - 9:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
-- Two Projects Valued Approximately RMB 2.7 Billion -- SHENZHEN,
China, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Security &
Surveillance Technology, Inc. ("CSST" or the "Company") (NYSE: CSR;
Nasdaq Dubai: CSR), a leading provider of digital surveillance
technology in the PRC, today announced that it has signed two
E-city project framework agreements for Huayin City and Shangluo
City in Shaanxi Province, together valued at approximately RMB 2.7
billion (approximately US$394.7 million). The potential revenue
from these two projects is expected to be recognized within the
next three to five years. The E-city framework agreement with
Huayin City is valued at approximately RMB1.5 billion
(approximately US$219.3 million). The detailed execution time and
value of Huayin E-city project will be subjected to specific
agreements, and corresponding revenues will be recognized upon the
further signing and execution of binding contracts, which is
expected to be carried out in 2010. The Huayin E-city project is
designed to advance the information facilities of Huayin City, to
provide an integrated digital platform of its tourism information,
to strengthen its position as a tourism destination and enhance
regional economic growth. Huayin City, a county with a history of
over 2,300 years, is located at the north of Huashan Mountain (or
"Mt. Huashan") of Shaanxi Province. Huayin City is a famous scenic
zone with profound history, unusual tourism resources of cultural
relics, and abundant natural reserves. Huayin City is one of the
key economic development areas of Shaanxi Province driven by the
national western development strategy. The E-city framework
agreement with Shangluo City is valued at approximately RMB1.2
billion (approximately US$175.4 million). The detailed execution
time and value of Shangluo E-city project will be subjected to
specific agreements, and corresponding revenues will be recognized
upon the further signing and execution of binding contracts, which
is expected to be carried out in 2010. The Shangluo E-city project
aims to build out a fully integrated Safe City platform, an
Emergency Response System and an Information-based Transportation
Management System to improve urban information communication and
management infrastructure and thus speed up the urbanization
process and economic growth in the region. Shangluo City, located
in the southeast of Shaanxi Province, has a population of 2.4
million people and is renowned for its flourishing agriculture and
natural resources. Within the one-hour economic circle of the
capital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an City, Shangluo City has enjoyed
vigorous economic growth and embraced many foreign investments. In
2008, Shangluo City's local fiscal revenue growth ranked No. 2 in
Shaanxi province. Mr. Guoshen Tu, Chief Executive Officer of CSST,
commented, "We are very excited to announce these two E-city
framework agreements with Huayin City and Shangluo City,
respectively. These two pending projects further demonstrate CSST's
leading brand and unparalleled scale and scope as we continue to
win large government projects. We are confident that our solid
industry experience, comprehensive digital solutions, and
successful track record of previous E-city contract wins will
position CSST for additional government projects and initiatives
that promote digitized urbanization in China." Mr. Tu continued,
"We also believe that our established cooperation with large
Chinese banks on factoring facilities and other financing
arrangements will continue to serve as a strategic advantage in
securing government projects. We are confident that with our
improved capital structure and strengthened financial position,
CSST will continue to seize opportunities to secure more E-city
projects and expand our market presence, and ultimately to deliver
sustainable financial performance and create more value for our
shareholders." About China Security & Surveillance Technology,
Inc. Based in Shenzhen, China, CSST manufactures, distributes,
installs and services surveillance and safety products and systems
as well as develops surveillance and safety related software in
China. Its customers are mainly comprised of commercial and
government entities and non-profit organizations. CSST has built a
diversified customer base through its extensive sales and service
network that includes over 140 branch offices and distribution
points throughout China. To learn more about the Company visit
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