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I.C.A. acquires 21,42% Interest In Micro Venture that has a stake in 8
companies in the field of micro- and nanotechnology. Up to 3 Investments from
MicroVenture’s portfolio plan an IPO in 2001.
Capital Increase from authorized capital 11/1999 will be delayed to 2001.
Munich. December 21th, 2000
U.C.A. Aktiengesellschaft has acquired a 21,42% interest in MicroVenture GmbH &
Co. KGaA Betelllgungsgesellschaft, Köln.
MicroVenture’s investment strategy focuses on the micro- and nanotechnology. So
far, MicroVenture has stakes in eight well-positioned companies, up to 3 plan
an IPO in 2001. Because of the high level of technical expertise and engagement
MicroVenture is not only an ideal partner for companies in the field of micro-
and nanotechnology, but also extends the network of U.C.A. consequently.
The strategic investments (BioMed Venture, MicroVenture etc.) give U.C.A. the
opportunity to invest in future technologies based on the excellent expertise
of the management and allows to give profound knowledge and advice to its in-
vestments.
U.C.A. has taken part in a capital increase of MicroVenture. This additional
capital will completely be used to extend MicroVenture’s portfolio.
The portfolio in detail:
NanoFocus Messtechnik GmbH is the first company with the ability to measure
structures with a size of less than twenty nanometer using optical techniques
(dissolution is evidently under the used length of light waves).
The developed technology allows for the first time the exact 3D-characteri-
zation of complex surfaces in the field of micro- and nanotechnology. U.C.A.
holds a 26% interest since November 2000.
PV Silicon GmbH has invented a new technology to produce slices of silicon,
which can be used for solar cells, by treating off-spec silicon materials in a
physical and chemical way.
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH produces high-precision microstructures in different
materials like synthetic materials, metal or ceramic using an unique excimer-
laser-technology. Additionally, Bartels Mikrotechnik developed micro grippers
to handle smallest objects and structures.
The unique and patented technology for the production of optical fibres enables
FiberCore Inc., MA, to produce single mode- and multi mode-fibres with a cost
reduction of 50% in comparison to its competitors. FiberCore Inc. is listed at
the Nasdaq since November 16th, 2000.
BAE Berliner Batteriefabrik develops, produces and distributes batteries for a
wide range of applications such as telecommunication equipment, traffic
control, railway, industry and leisure-time use.
MODAC GmbH invented a new technique to form gel-filled batteries for specific
applications. These special formed batteries show better characteristics and
the production of these is by far less cost intensive.
Fries Research & Technology GmbH develops, produces and distributes devices for
the metrological analysis of surfaces. The devices can be used for a wide range
of applications in the micro system technology.
Surface Imaging Systems (S.I.S.) GmbH developed a scanning probe microscopy
combined with optical microscopes. In a first step the sample is characterized
by a traditional optical lens. In a second step, if further characterization is
required, the S.I.S.-system is able to enlarge the given results of the optical
lens by a factor of 500.000 and evaluates the data automatically.
The capital increase from authorized capital 11/1999 could not be placed,
because of the weak stock market conditions since spring 2000. Because of the
actual undervaluation of U.C.A.-shares the issue of new shares does not seem to
be sensible. The managing board is optimistic to place the capital increase in
2001 in better market conditions. Even without the inflow of the capital
increase the investment power of U.C.A. is given.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Tel. : + 49 (0) 89 – 99 31 94-36
E-mail: schirok@uca.de
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