Contact Information: Contact Information: Financial Contact Shannon M. Wilson 1.800.429.3110 X 101 Investor Contact Anthony A. Maher 1.800.429.3110 X 102
PCS Edventures! Provides Update on Saudi Education Initiative
| Source: PCS Edventures!.com, Inc.
BOISE, ID--(Marketwire - August 15, 2007) - PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (OTCBB : PCSV ) today
released an update on the status of the education initiative in Saudi
Arabia.
"There has been much speculation over the past 90 days regarding the status
of this initiative in Saudi Arabia," stated Tony Maher, Chief Executive
Officer of PCS Edventures. "We would like to address our current
understanding of the status of the project, at least as it relates to our
Company going forward.
"This initiative is by all accounts a massive undertaking in Saudi Arabia.
We applaud the King's and the Saudi Ministry of Education's efforts to
address the educational needs of all Saudi children with new but proven
teaching methods and current technology, and we are honored to be
considered as a potential participant in the initiative through PCS Middle
East and its principal, Dr. Mohammed Yassir Refai, our independent
Distributor.
"For many months Dr. Refai and PCS Middle East have been assuring us, and
we have relied upon such assurances, that PCS Middle East is going to be
awarded a contract or some appropriate form of formal agreement to provide
teacher training, curriculum, and our Company's products to the initiative
or the Ministry of Education. In turn, such a project would result in our
Company providing products and services to and through PCS Middle East, as
our distributor, in return for what we believe would be significant
financial consideration to PCS Edventures under agreed-upon prices.
"To date, however, in spite of our continued efforts through Dr. Refai and
others to determine when and to what extent such a contract or contracts
would be forthcoming, we have been unable to confirm a timeframe or other
specifics regarding any such contracts. In late March 2007, we were
assured and relied upon Dr. Refai's statements that a contract or contracts
were imminent, and consequently, we received a purchase order for the
initial site licenses from PCS Middle East to which we responded with an
announcement. As we reported a few weeks ago, unfortunately, because
whatever form of contract or formal agreement between PCS Middle East and
the appropriate Saudi governmental agency has not to our knowledge
materialized, apparently been formalized, or announced, that purchase order
transaction was not and still has not been funded, in spite of the initial
assurances that it was going to be. More recently we asked Dr. Refai to
confirm, with some specific documentation, the status of the project and
PCS Middle East's involvement, but to date this information also has not
been received. There have been, however, several releases in the Saudi
press that lead us to believe the project is going forward, and Dr. Refai
has continued to assure us that we are part of that project. Dr. Refai has
also continued to state to us, as recently as the last few days, that a
contract is going to be awarded to PCS Middle East that would in turn
trigger our involvement.
"As part of our efforts to prepare for delivery of the services and
products required for this initiative, our employees have done a great deal
of work, and we have provided the necessary and requested information to
PCS Middle East to facilitate our licensee to pursue its and our Company's
involvement in the initiative. Fortunately, our efforts will enable PCS
Edventures to utilize the same developments in other projects and offerings
both in the United States and elsewhere. Further, we firmly believe that,
if the Saudi initiative goes forward with the type of products, curriculum,
and services we are able to provide, PCS will be involved, and not a
substitute or duplicate contractor. We are still hopeful, and continue to
receive oral assurances from Dr. Refai, that a contract or contracts will
be issued. However, under the circumstances, and given the lack of any
material developments so far as we are aware, it is appropriate for us to
focus on our core business and other projects, both international and
domestic, and we are doing so.
"In short, we currently do not know when our Company will be called upon to
participate in the initiative through our independent licensee. We
appreciate and remain respectful of the cultural differences and manner of
doing business in Saudi Arabia as it may affect our involvement in the
project. We are fully prepared to play a significant role in the
initiative when it moves forward. Meanwhile, we will continue to seek
information from Dr. Refai and others about the status and progress of the
project, and if and when material developments occur, we will so inform our
shareholders," concluded Maher.
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in the design, development, and
delivery of products and services rich in technology, imagination,
innovation, and creativity that make learning easier, more engaging, and
more effective at all levels. Our product lines range from hands-on
learning labs in technology-rich subjects like engineering, science, math,
robotics, IT, and electronics. PCS programs operate in over 3,000 sites in
all 50 United States as well as in 15 countries Internationally.
Additional information is at http://www.edventures.com
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