NORCROSS, Ga., April 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Systems Corporation (AMEX:INS) (www.intelsys.com) today announced the completion of the previously announced sale of the principal assets of its VISaer, Inc. and VISaer (U.K.) Limited subsidiary to IBS Technics, Inc. effective April 16, 2008. Under the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, IBS Technics acquired the VISaer business and the related operating assets of VISaer's U.S.- and U.K.-based operations for $3,025,000 in cash plus future payments based on certain earnout metrics over the next four years, with a guaranteed minimum of $1.5 million in earnout payments. IBS Technics also assumed approximately $700,000 in liabilities of VISaer as well as all customer contracts. VISaer retained accounts receivable and cash of approximately $400,000 and other liabilities not assumed by the buyer as of the closing date. IBS Technics also hired the current VISaer employees and will operate from VISaer's Andover, Massachusetts location.
VISaer designs and sells software and related services to the world-wide aircraft maintenance and engineering industry. IBS Technics is a subsidiary of IBS Software Services Americas, Inc., part of the global IBS Group of companies headquartered in Bangalore, India. The IBS companies provide technology products and services for the travel, transportation and logistics industries.
About Intelligent Systems Corporation
For over thirty years, Intelligent Systems Corporation (AMEX:INS) has identified, created, operated and grown early stage technology companies. After the VISaer sale, the company's consolidated subsidiaries include CoreCare Software, Inc. (www.corecard.com) and ChemFree Corporation (www.chemfree.com). The company also holds minority ownership positions in several privately held companies. Further information is available on the company's website at www.intelsys.com, or by calling the company at 770/381-2900.
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