MicroPlanet Sales Accelerate 200% with Grid Efficiency Deployments

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    Company: MicroPlanet Technology Corp.
    Stock Listing: MP:TSXV
    Stock Listing (US): MCTYF: OTC
    Web Site: www.microplanet.com
    

SEATTLE, April 15 /CNW/ - MicroPlanet, (MP:TSXV & MCTYF:OTC) an energy conservation clean tech company today reports consolidated financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009. All dollar figures are reported in U.S. currency, unless otherwise stated.

    
    2009 Q4 Operational Highlights (unaudited):

    -   Generated revenues of $1.1 million.

    -   Achieved gross margins of 32%.

    -   Obtained certification from Underwriters Laboratory and Canadian
        Standards Association for its new commercial products.

    -   Released a second generation technology platform that is
        substantially faster and more energy efficient.

    2009 Operational Highlights:

    -   Generated revenues of $2.3 million comprised of sales of energy
        management products to utilities and commercial companies in the
        United States, Australia and the United Kingdom; sales represent a
        200% increase over 2008.

    -   Achieved gross margins of $642,956 or 28% as compared to negative
        margins in 2008.

    -   Transitioned to a new contract manufacturer to lower costs and speed
        delivery.

    -   Developed and certified a faster, less expensive and more efficient
        technology platform that will be the core of all utility and
        commercial products.

    -   Appointed Mr. Alan Richardson, former President and CEO of the
        American Public Power Association, as Director

    -   Appointed Mr. Kurt Maass as Chief Financial Officer

    -   Expanded its sales efforts with the US Department of Defense

    -   Subsequent to the end of the year, announced the appointment of Brett
        Ironside, Director, as President and CEO
    

"The Company's delivery rate for our energy management products that improve the grid's efficiency continued to accelerate in 2009," said Brett Ironside, CEO of MicroPlanet. "As utilities worldwide actively pursue smart grid technologies, corporations look to reduce energy consumption through conservation, and the need for products to help increase grid stability due to the deployment of renewable generation accelerates, the Company's products are well-positioned to play an important role in these large-scale opportunities."

"Adding to our sales growth momentum in 2010 will be the emphasis the US Government is placing on energy efficiency and renewable generation," Ironside continues. "We expect that proven energy conservation technologies such as ours will be in high demand as prospective customers recognize the return on investment that can be gained from increasing energy efficiency. We are also seeing a demand for our technology to help stabilize the grids as renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are deployed in larger quantities."

MicroPlanet's financial information for the 3-month and 12-month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 along with the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis for the same period will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and the Company's website later today.

    
    2009 Financial Highlights (year-end audited; quarterly unaudited):

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    Income Statement   3 months       3 months      12 months      12 months
     (US$)                ended          ended          ended          ended
                    December 31,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,
                           2009           2008           2009           2008
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    Revenue       $   1,100,863  $     432,191  $   2,291,743  $     725,874
    Gross margin
     (deficiency) $     355,972  $    (397,065) $     642,956  $    (450,767)
    Gross margin %         32.3%         -91.8%          28.1%         -62.1%
    Total
     expenses     $   1,705,613  $   1,117,433  $   5,500,591  $   4,986,220
    Net loss      $  (1,348,515) $  (1,505,047) $  (4,852,758) $  (5,412,653)
    Basic
     undiluted
     loss per
     share        $       (0.03) $       (0.04) $       (0.12) $       (0.15)
    Weighted
     average
     shares
     outstanding     41,371,364     36,085,841     41,371,364     36,085,841
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Share grant in lieu of cash compensation and option grant

The Company issued 95,732 common shares in the fourth quarter to Bruce Lisanti, the Company's former CEO, for a quarterly payment of $12,500 of salary in lieu of cash for the employment period ending December 31, 2009. The share issuance is pursuant to an agreement that was to pay a portion of Mr. Lisanti's annual salary in common shares of MicroPlanet in lieu of cash. The common shares issued will be subject to a 4-month hold period in accordance with stock exchange requirements.

Private placement equity financing

MicroPlanet announces that it is proceeding with a non-brokered private placement offering for up to C$1.5 million of common shares in the Company at a price of C$0.14 per share. The proceeds from this private placement will be used for the marketing and development of the Company's smart grid and energy conservation products as well as for general working capital needs.

In a continued and consistent indication of belief in the Company, Brett Ironside CEO and President of MicroPlanet, intends to participate in this offering with other interested investors.

The offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States. The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an application exemption from the registration requirements.

About MicroPlanet Technology Corp.

MicroPlanet Technology Corp. energy management systems improve power quality and save energy by dynamically managing incoming voltage to a home or business through the use of patented, advanced power electronics. MicroPlanet's technology has been deployed by 20 utilities worldwide to improve power quality, grid efficiency and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. MicroPlanet is based in Seattle, WA and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) trading under the stock symbol: MP. Website: www.microplanet.com.

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For further information: MicroPlanet Company Contacts: Brett Ironside, President & CEO, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], [email protected]; Kurt Maass, CFO, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], [email protected]; MicroPlanet Investor Relations: Gerry Wimmer, INVESTORFILE.com, Tel: [phone], Toll Free: 1-888-894-8222, [email protected]