Vivakor Receives $5 Million Licensing and Purchase Agreement for Nutraceutical Products
10 Dezembro 2009 - 11:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vivakor, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: VIVK) today announced that it has entered into
an exclusive, $5 million license agreement with consumer product
specialist, Regeneca International, Inc.
(http://www.regeneca.com/). The agreement exclusively licenses to
Regeneca distribution rights to a new cutting-edge nutraceutical
formulation developed by Vivakor and provides for the development
of future formulations by Vivakor for Regeneca. Under the terms of
the agreement, Regeneca shall be the exclusive worldwide
direct-to-consumer distributor for the current formulation as well
as any future nutraceutical formulations offered to Regeneca by
Vivakor. Regeneca has committed to purchase from Vivakor a minimum
of $5 million in product over the next three years and Vivakor will
receive a 15% ownership interest in Regeneca's outstanding common
stock and will be the exclusive supplier of the licensed product to
Regeneca. The companies entered into this agreement following a
successful test marketing of one of Vivakor's formulations, which
was followed by an initial Regeneca order of over $100,000 of
product. This purchase will represent another substantial revenue
stream for Vivakor's emerging nutraceutical division. Vivakor CEO
Tannin Fuja expressed his enthusiasm for the transaction, "We are
extremely enthusiastic about the significant growth potential of
Vivakor's growing line of nutraceutical products. Worldwide demand
for nutraceutical products is expected to exceed $15 billion and
Vivakor plans on being a substantial player in that market." Dr.
Fuja continued, "We are particularly pleased to include in the
formulation the powerful, marquis super-antioxidant yum berry
(yang-mei in Chinese), also known as red bayberry, which is
harvested from one hundred-year-old trees, and the flavonoid-rich
concord grape, which has been shown to contain potent antioxidants
that may protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of
free radical damage and chronic diseases." Regeneca's President,
Larry Walter gave his thoughts on the purchase, "From our
standpoint, this transaction makes a great deal of sense. The pilot
program demonstrated great promise for Vivakor's products from both
a commercial and personal health perspective. Regeneca is certain
to be able to develop a strong niche in the nutraceutical market
with this terrific product and those to follow from this
agreement." About Vivakor, Inc. Vivakor(TM) is a
biomedical/biotechnology company with transdisciplinary research
that develops and acquires products in the fields of molecular
medicine, electro-optics, biological handling and natural and
formulary compounds including nutraceutical products, that extend
or improve life. More information can be found about Vivakor at
http://www.vivakor.com/. About Regeneca International, Inc.
Regeneca(TM) International, Inc. was formed to create and
commercialize products that help consumers improve their health,
battle the signs and symptoms of aging and to assist in
"regenerating their lives" through its family of natural, organic
and phytochemical infused products. The corporate creed is to
regenerate the human genetic environment through ecology-centric
science. All Regeneca products must fit the highest standard of
conservation and reduced carbon footprint. The products must also
work to preserve and promote the user's health at the most
elemental level of life; the genetic level. The Company's products
and philosophy are designed to reconnect the consumer to the
Earth's source of healing properties, but with a symbiotic
approach. This is the company's "Whole Earth, Whole Body Approach
to Health." Already a market presence in the multibillion dollar
nutraceutical market, Regeneca's proprietary, direct-to-consumer
marketing strategy will push the company to the forefront of
emerging consumer product companies. Regeneca anticipates at least
a 500% increase in sales in 2010 and a similar increase in 2011.
More information can be found about Regeneca International, Inc. at
http://www.regeneca.com/ . FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press
release may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not
limited to, statements regarding Vivakor's nutraceutical products
and their related market potential. Forward-looking statements may
be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects,"
"intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will,"
"believes," "estimates," "potential," or "continue" and variations
or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current
expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors are incorporated
herein by reference. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Vivakor
undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
this press release or to reflect actual outcomes. Contact: Vivakor
Investor Relations c/o IME Advisors (888) 648-8485 DATASOURCE:
Vivakor, Inc. CONTACT: Vivakor Investor Relations, c/o IME
Advisors, +888-648-8485 Web Site: http://www.vivakor.com/
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