JoWooD Productions Software AG
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/ JoWooD Productions Software AG announces the acquisition of Canadian publisher
Dreamcatcher
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11.01.2007
Liezen, Austria January 11th 2007: JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) announces the acquisition of the Canadian publisher Dreamcatcher Inc.
The necessary authorisations have been granted by the antitrust authorities. The acquisition of Dreamcatcher Inc. is closed with reservation to the entry of the capital increase in the commercial register of the Austrian Republic in the course of this transaction.
About JoWooD Productions Software AG Shares of the JoWooD Productions Software AG are traded at the Vienna stock exchange in the prime market segment. JoWooD is one of the leading publishers of computer- and videogames. JoWooD develops and publishes state-of-the-art entertainment software for all major existing and upcoming systems. JoWooD`s games are distributed in all territories by a worldwide net of distribution partners.
Visit http://www.JoWooD.com for more information.
About DreamCatcher Inc. DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically acclaimed, best-selling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None. DreamCatcher products include titles for the PC as well as all leading hardware platforms. DreamCatcher is partnered with venture capital firms VenGrowth Asset Management Inc. and Lawrence Investments LLC as well as the Royal Bank of Canada. DreamCatchers head office is located in Toronto, Canada.
Visit http://www.dreamcatchergames.com for more information.
end of announcement euro adhoc 11.01.2007 08:46:50
Further inquiry note:
JoWooD Productions Software AG
Dr. Albert Seidl, Vorstand
Mag. Philipp Brock, Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 (0)3612 2828
mailo:investor@jowood.com
http://www.jowood.com
Branche: Software
ISIN: AT0000747357
WKN: 935221
Index: WBI, ATX Prime, ViDX
Börsen: Börse Berlin-Bremen / free trade
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