Noveko International continues to refocus its activities by relinquishing its interest in Noveko Algérie

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 27, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Noveko International Inc. ("Noveko") continues to refocus its activities in the air filtration segment and is relinquishing its 70% interest in Noveko Algérie in consideration for the reimbursement, at the date of closing, of all its advances to Noveko Algérie, amounting to $1,400,000.  As previously announced on May 15, the funds generated by this assignment shall be used to reduce Noveko's debt.  This transaction is subject to the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

"Our decision to relinquish our interest in Noveko Algérie is consistent with our strategy to refocus our activities in the air filtration segment.  We continue to work on growing Noveko's activities in this promising market segment, and we are concentrating our energies towards achieving this goal," declared Mr. André Leroux, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Noveko.  " By sticking with our strategy, we are also improving our financial situation and reducing our debt," added Mr. Leroux.

Profile
Noveko International Inc. offers innovative solutions in the environmental and medical fields worldwide. Through its subsidiaries, the Company specializes in the following business segments: the development, manufacturing and marketing of derivative products from its patented antimicrobial filtration technologies, mainly air filters, surgical masks and respirators, as well as other products with antibacterial properties, notably hand sanitizers - and the development, manufacturing and marketing of medical equipment, including portable real-time ultrasound scanners for use in human and veterinary medicine.

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Source : Noveko International Inc.

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Ginette Gagné
Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Tel.   [phone] ext. 312
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