China TMK Battery Systems Inc. Retains Hayden Communications as Corporate Communications Advisor
SHENZHEN, China, March 8 -- China TMK Battery Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DFEL, "TMK" or "the Company") (formerly, Deerfield Resources, Ltd.), a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of customized rechargeable battery solutions to global consumer product companies, announced today that it has retained HC International, Inc. as its strategic investor relations advisor to help the Company communicate its core business and financial attributes to various constituents of the investment community. Matthew Hayden, Ted Haberfield, and the rest of the HC International team (HCI), will be advising the Company in all facets of corporate and financial communications.
"Our recent public merger and private placement transaction are important accomplishments for TMK Battery Systems, stated Ms. Xiangjun Liu, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "As a new public company, we have selected HC International to provide us with strategic investor relations services to optimize the effectiveness of our corporate communications and public transparency. The team at HCI is well-respected and has a proven track record of representing successful China-based, US-listed companies. We are confident they will help us to proactively convey our business model, value proposition, competitive advantages and growth strategy, to a broad universe of investors."
"The rapid growth in consumer products which utilize rechargeable batteries has created a $2 billion market for Ni-MH batteries in China and contributed to the Company's 80% revenue CAGR during the past two years. TMK works closely with customers to develop and integrate reliable, long lasting batter power for widely used consumer products. The success of this model has increased demand and the company is currently doubling its production capacity to capitalize on this growth opportunity," said Matthew Hayden, President of HC International Inc. "We look forward to developing and implementing a comprehensive investor communications and marketing strategy to further expand TMK's audience in all segments of the financial community."
About China TMK Battery Systems Inc.
Based in Shenzhen, PRC and founded in 1999, TMK manufactures and distributes high rate discharge Nickel Metal Hydride ("Ni-MH") multi-cell batteries in its manufacturing facility located in Shenzhen, China. TMK maintains a diverse roster of large, consumer-focused clients with major production facilities in China. The Company works with its clients throughout the product design cycle to develop and integrate reliable and long-lasting rechargeable power solutions for widely used consumer products, which include home appliances, cordless power tools, medical devices, multiple personal communication devices and electric bicycles segments. The Company is also focused on becoming a supplier of back-up power solutions to the telecommunications industry and for traffic lighting applications.
About HC International, Inc.
HC International, Inc. is a premier China information resource for its contact base, which consists of institutional investors, hedge funds, independent portfolio managers, buy and sell-side analysts, retail brokerage firms and accredited investors. Through its offices in Florida, New York, California and Shanghai, the firm implements investor awareness and shareholder communications as part of a comprehensive IR program. HCI assists its clients with corporate positioning, defining key business attributes, and properly articulating their future growth plans.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China TMK Battery Systems, Inc. and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the impact of the proceeds from the private placement on the Company's short term business and operations; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives, including the ability of the Company to significantly increase its Ni-MH battery manufacturing capacity and meet its current backlog of orders; ability of the Company to sustain growth; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ( http://www.sec.gov/ )