Diversinet to Execute Shares for Debt Transaction

TORONTO, Dec. 31 /CNW/ - Diversinet Corp. (TSX Venture: DIV, OTCBB: DVNTF), a leading innovator of secure mobile healthcare applications, announced it intends to satisfy certain CEO and Board of Directors compensation through the issuance of common shares ("Common Shares") of Diversinet (the "Shares for Debt Transaction").

In April 2008, Diversinet's CEO, Mr. Wahbe entered into a three year employment agreement.  Mr. Wahbe's salary is payable through the issuance of Diversinet common shares.  Shareholders without a direct interest in the transaction approved the issuance at the June 24, 2010 annual general meeting (AGM).  The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Diversinet has resolved to satisfy the amounts owing to Mr. Wahbe for Q4 2010, being $24,750.00 through the issuance of 75,000 Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.33 per share.

Each non-management Director is entitled to receive annual compensation of up to $50,000 payable by issuance of up to 75,000 common shares (for the period of June 25, 2010 to June 24, 2011), with up to $12,500 payable quarterly in arrears through the issuance of up to 18,750 shares.  Shareholders without a direct interest in the transaction approved the issuance at the June 24, 2010 AGM.  Diversinet has resolved to satisfy the amounts owing to Directors for Q4 2010, being $33,000.00, through the issuance of 100,000 Common Shares at a deemed price of $0.33 per share.

The Shares for Debt Transaction is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and compliance with applicable securities laws.

About Diversinet
Diversinet Corp. (TSX Venture: DIV, OTCBB: DVNTF) provides the healthcare industry with proven, reliable technology for mobile applications that securely connect people with their healthcare information, payers and providers - anyway, anytime and anywhere. Diversinet's MobiSecure^® platform helps payers and providers meet rapidly growing needs for safe, convenient, on-the-go storage and sharing of personal health data. Connect with Diversinet Corp. at www.diversinet.com. Healthcare. Connected and Protected.

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For further information:

Diversinet Contact:
David Hackett
Chief Financial Officer
416-756-2324 ext. 275