Corporate | 4 December 2008 12:17
Nanostart AG / Miscellaneous Release of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Palo Alto, CA/ Frankfurt – December 04, 2008 – Evolved Machines, Inc. and Nanostart holding Nanosys Inc. announced that Evolved Machines has entered into a sublicense agreement with Nanosys for a portfolio of patents and patent applications related to the use of nanotubes and nanowires for artificial olfaction and chemical sensing. Under terms of the agreement, Evolved Machines has secured or has obtained options to secure a variety of exclusive, worldwide rights among which are the use of DNA-functionalized nanowire or nanotube-based sensor arrays for the detection and/or identification of an analyte or analytes in the gas and/or liquid phase. Nanostart holding Nanosys owns an extensive portfolio of IP around multiple aspects of nanotechnology including basic nanowire compositions, nanowire synthesis and the use of nanowires and other nanostructures for many applications. Evolved Machines develops technologies for sensory systems. Applications can be found e.g. in industry, military or medical diagnosis. Additional information on Evolved Machines can be found at www.evolvedmachines.com. About Nanostart: Nanostart AG is Europe’s leading nanotechnology investment company, with headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The company is organized into two divisions: the Portfolio Division, which manages its own investment holdings; and the Financial Services Division, which advises financial service providers on investing in the nanotechnology sector. About Nanosys: Nanosys, Inc. is a leader in the development of nanotechnology enabled products utilizing high performance inorganic nanostructures. Nanosys has built one of the broadest technology platforms in the industry with over 600 patents and patent applications covering fundamental areas of nanotechnology. Based in Palo Alto, California and privately held, Nanosys collaborates with industry leaders to develop revolutionary high-value, high-performance products for life sciences, computing, optoelectronics, renewable energy, and defense. Additional information on Nanosys can be found at www.nanosysinc.com. Disclaimer: This notice constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to purchase or subscribe to securities. There will be no public offering of securities of Nanostart AG in conjunction with the existing listing of its shares in the 'Entry Standard' segment of the regulated unofficial market (Freiverkehr) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This notice does not constitute a securities prospectus. Neither this notice nor the information contained within is intended for direct or indirect distribution within the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan. Press contact: Nanostart AG Public Relations Dr. Hans Joachim Dürr Goethestraße 26-28 D-60313 Frankfurt am Main Germany fon: +49 (0)69-21 93 96 111 fax: +49 (0)69-21 93 96 122 e-mail: presse@nanostart.de internet: http://www.nanostart.de 04.12.2008 Financial News transmitted by DGAP ----------------------------------------------------------------------