AUO's US-Made Solar Solutions Ready, with 9 MW Solar Power Project in Pennsylvania School District Successfully Acquired Feb 6, 2012 10:06PM

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the global leading display and solar solutions provider, today announced that it is ready to provide its customers with US-made solar solutions. The progress enriches AUO's global solar module capacity to span across Europe, America, and Asia. It also makes AUO one of the few international suppliers capable of offering US-made solar solutions. Further development in the US market has been marked by the acquisition of a 9 MW Solar Power Project in the Pennsylvania School District, which will be the largest solar power plant in Pennsylvania as well as one of the largest school district projects nationwide. AUO will continue to provide top-notch customized solar solutions to the U.S. customers.

"The US market is a very important solar market. AUO's high-efficiency and high-quality solar modules are not only widely acclaimed for their performance in the residential and commercial markets but have also successfully acquired large utility and government projects." said James Chen, Vice President of AUO Solar Business Group. "We continue to develop advanced technology and leverage our local services to provide US-made solar modules for utility, commercial and residential customers who expect the best high-efficiency solar products."    

AUO adopts the strategy of "Global Operation, Local Delivery" and is currently the Taiwanese PV player with the highest solar module capacity worldwide(*).  Having achieved full capacity in its Czech plant, AUO utilized its exceptional skills in global operation and turned to the US market to provide its customers with US-made solar modules and customized services. AUO's solar modules have met American Federal Acquisition Regulation's BAA (Buy American Act) and TAA (Trade Agreements Act). AUO's high-efficiency and high-quality solar modules have been also listed in CEC (California Energy Commission). By offering its stable and reliable solar products, AUO will engage itself actively in the US solar market for even greater presence.

The area of the Pennsylvanian solar power project AUO obtained recently is around 62 acres, equivalent to 87 football fields. The project is the largest solar power plant in Pennsylvania and also one of the largest among American school districts. By using AUO's 37,500 pieces of high-efficiency solar modules, the solar power plant is expected to be completed in September, 2012. The power plant will generate 10,880,000 kWh of electricity annually for the daily use of approximately 5,000 students in 5 schools nearby.  Approximately 6,663 tons of CO2 emissions could be reduced.

*Based on available market research information as of Feb. 7, 2012.

ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world's leading providers of display and solar total solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.2 inches to 71 inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience, AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in 2008.  By building a vertically integrated high-efficiency solar value chain, AUO provides its customers with high-efficiency solar solutions. AUO now houses a staff of more than 43,000 employees, with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Czech and Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for two consecutive years from 2010 to 2011.  AUO generated NT$379.7 billion (US$ 12.54 billion) in sales revenue in 2011. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

* 2011 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD30.27:USD1.

ABOUT AUO Solar Business

AUO Solar Business combined M.Setek, AUO crystal, and AUO SunPower to form a high-efficiency vertical solar value chain from polysilicon, ingot, wafer, solar cell, PV module and Project business. AUO has successfully accomplished many large solar power plants projects in Europe, Asia and Africa. The company has three PV factories in Taiwan, China and Czech Republic and adopts "global operation, local delivery" model to provide worldwide customers total solar solutions. Website: AUOSOLAR.com

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3rd, 2011.

SOURCE AU Optronics Corporation


Viridis Energy Completes Acquisition of Nova Scotia Wood Pellet Manufacturer Feb 6, 2012 10:00PM

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/06/12 -- Viridis Energy Inc. ("Viridis" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: VRD) (OTCQX: VRDSF), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Enligna Canada Inc., a wood pellet mill operator located in Upper Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.The assets were purchased from Enligna's Receiver by 3260526 Nova Scotia Limited, a new,wholly owned subsidiary of Viridis (the "Subsidiary").

The acquired assets include 20 buildings on four properties with a total of 157 acres and a separate 22 acre wood lot. The facilities house five pellet presses with the capacity to produce 110,000 tonnes of wood pellets, annually, and is the largest wood pellet manufacturing plant in Atlantic Canada. In addition, Enligna has an established reputation with customers in Europe and key relationships with raw material suppliers.

The Subsidiary obtained a $2.5 million short-term bridge loan (the "Loan") to fund the acquisition. The Loan carries an interest rate of 6% per annum and is repayable onor before March 31, 2012. The Loan is secured by a demand mortgage charging the Subsidiary's assets, as well as secured guarantees granted by Viridis and Okanagan Pellet Company Inc., another wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company intends to repay the Loanusing a more permanent source of funds, the negotiations for which are currently underway.

"We are acquiring a turnkey-ready operation with a skilled workforce on the East Coast of the continent where wood pellet use is highest, not to mention the proximity to seaports for exporting to our European customer base. The business community has been verysupportive of Viridis to date, and we look forward to creating jobs and helping enhance the local economy," said Christopher Robertson, Viridis' chief executive officer, commenting on the acquisition. "We anticipate this acquisition will reduce our final cost of goods delivered to both our East Coast customers as well as our growing industrial customer base throughout Europe. The demand for wood pellets as a fuel source for power generation has expanded overseas in response to government policies requiring renewable energy sources to represent an increasing percent of energy consumption."

Mr. Robertson added, "We expect the plant to be fully operational later this quarter and will resume business as Scotia Atlantic Biomass Company."

About Viridis Energy Inc.

Viridis Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE: VRD) is a publicly traded, "Cleantech" alternative energy company specializing in the agricultural and wood waste biomass. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Viridis Energy operates Cypress Pacific Marketing, Okanagan Pellet Company and Scotia Atlantic Biomass Companyfocusing on the marketing, distribution and manufacturing of wood pellets and other renewable biomass. For more information on Viridis Energy Inc. please refer to the company website at www.viridisenergy.ca.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company's future operations. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including: (1) a continued downturn in general economic conditions in North America and internationally, (2) the inherent uncertainties associated with the demand for biofuels, (3) the risk that the Company does not execute its business plan, (4) the risk the Company does not secure sufficient working capital to finance the Loan repayment and its ongoing operations and growth,(5) the Company's ability to hire and/or retain key management and employees, (6) ; an increase in the number of competitors with larger resources, (7) the Company's ability to procure sufficient raw material from which it manufactures its products, and (8) other factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the Company intends to update such forward looking information in the Company's MD&Ain the event that actual results differ materially from such forward-looking statements contained herein. Additional information about these and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties are set out in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section in the Company's MD&A filed quarterly with Canadian security regulators.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts:
Grannus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Yvonne L. Zappulla
Managing Director
212-681-4108
Yvonne@GrannusFinancial.com

Viridis Energy Inc.
Michele Rebiere
Chief Financial Officer
905-847-5226
Investorinfo@ViridisEnergy.ca
www.viridisenergy.ca

Source: Viridis Energy Inc.


Terry L. Dotson Named ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Dealer of the Year Feb 6, 2012 09:45PM

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terry Dotson, president, chairman and CEO of Prestonburg, Ky.-based Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, was named the 2012 Truck Dealer of the Year, a national award co-sponsored by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/DC45546LOGO )

Dotson received this highest honor out of a select group of dealers from across the country and was recognized at the 49th Annual ATD Convention in Las Vegas on Feb. 4. The ATD division of the National Automobile Dealers Association is the only national organization representing dealers selling and servicing new medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Nominees for the ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Truck Dealer of the Year are evaluated on several categories, including dealership performance, civic contributions and industry leadership. A panel of professors from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business chose the winner and runner-up.

The runner up was John C. Arscott, president and CEO of The Pete Store, LLC, in Baltimore, Md.

The ATD convention concluded today.

About ATDThe American Truck Dealers represents about 2,000 medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers. ATD members share in NADA's programs, services and benefits. ATD hosts an annual convention and expo for dealers and dealership managers. For more information, visit www.atd.org.

SOURCE American Truck Dealers


Oversea Marketing Support Space of SME Support to Show off "nano-tech Grow Up" at Nano Tech 2012 Feb 6, 2012 09:30PM

Exhibitions include Micro-Nano-Bubble Generator, purifying water by using natural energy and minimizing energy consumption

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 11th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference ( February 15th - 17th at Tokyo Big Sight), thirteen Small and Medium enterprises of Japan are going to participate in the oversea marketing support space "nano tech Grow Up," organized by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SME Support, Japan), an independent administrative agency under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The exhibitors have techniques and products of highly advanced nanotechnology which is "the proud power of Japan in the world".

Some of the participating companies have already been on and others are going to start oversea marketing, and most of them are highly-rated for their products and/or their technologies both domestically and internationally. The products were developed even in the hard time according to the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 and economic turmoil due to appreciating yen.

There will be specially selected products and technologies that are fully competitive even in the international market, such as, Water purifier "Micro-Nano-Bubble Generator" that minimizes usual energy consumption by utilizing natural energy, and "Molecular adhesion technology," the world's first concept of adhesion to generate chemical bonding between different materials that do not react each other.

For more details please visit our website: http://nanotech.smrj.go.jp

Event titlenano tech 2012 The 11th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and ConferenceSME Support, Japan "nano-tech Grow Up" International Marketing support space

ScheduleWednesday February 15th to Friday February 17th, 10:00AM ~ 5:00PM

VenueTokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

OrganizerThe Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan

Number of VisitorsApproximately 50,000 people (expected for nano tech 2012)Organic material / Semiconductor, Electronic parts, Electronics manufacturer / Electronic, Magnetic, Metal and Inorganic material / Precision equipment, Industrial machine manufacturer / Distribution, Trade and Retail etc

BFC for Oversea Marketing Support Space of SME Support, JapanTaichiro WASADA, +81-3-3524-0778info-nanotech@smrj.co.jpFax: +81-3-3524-0779

Source: SME SUPPORT, JAPAN


National Agricultural Cooperative Federation Announces That It Successfully Obtained Requisite Consents Feb 6, 2012 09:28PM

SEOUL, KOREA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/06/12 -- National Agricultural Cooperative Federation ("NACF" or the "Company") today announced that it has successfully obtained the requisite consents in its previously announced solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of the Company's US$400,000,000 5.55% notes due 2012 (ISIN: XS0325787561), US$180,000,000 8.50% notes due 2014 (ISIN: XS0412097478), US$500,000,000 5.00% notes due 2014 (Rule 144A notes ISIN: US63243NAA28, CUSIP: 63243NAA2, Regulation S notes ISIN: US63243MAA45, CUSIP: 63243MAA4), US$500,000,000 4.25% notes due 2016 (Rule 144A notes ISIN: US63243NAB01, CUSIP: 63243NAB0, Regulation S notes ISIN: US63243MAB28, CUSIP: 63243MAB2), US$500,000,000 3.50% notes due 2017 (Rule 144A notes ISIN: US63243NAC83, CUSIP: 63243NAC8, Regulation S notes ISIN: US63243MAC01, CUSIP: 63243MAC0), HKD230,000,000 4.80% notes due 2012 (ISIN: XS0378237837), HKD250,000,000 4.56% notes due 2013 (ISIN: XS0363626267), SGD50,000,000 1.10% notes due 2012 (ISIN: XS0644411752), SGD38,000,000 zero coupon notes due 2012 (ISIN: XS0644991498), and SGD40,000,000 1.27% notes due 2013 (ISIN: XS0656071239), each issued under its U.S.$8,000,000,000 Global Medium Term Note Programme (together the "Notes"). The solicitation had requested the consent of holders of the Notes to approve, by an extraordinary resolution, proposals (the "Proposals") in connection with the reorganization plan to be implemented by the Company, pursuant to the amended National Agricultural Cooperative Federation Act adopted on March 31, 2011, which is due to take effect on March 2, 2012.

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 6, 2012 (the "Consent Fee Deadline"), the Company had received consents from the holders of more than 75% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Notes. Holders of the Notes who validly delivered and did not revoke their consent prior to the Consent Fee Deadline will receive a consent fee of 0.375% of the principal amount of the Notes held by such holder, if certain conditions to the consent fee payment are satisfied. By receiving consents from holders of more than 75% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Notes, the Company will be able to (i) meet the quorum for the meeting of the holders of the Notes which will be held on February 14, 2012 (the "Meeting") and (ii) pass the Proposals at the Meeting. Once the Proposals are passed at the Meeting, they will be binding upon all holders of the Notes.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi and Crédit Agricole CIB are the Solicitation Agents for the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Consent Solicitation may be directed to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at +1 646 855 3401, Citi at +1 212 723 6108 or Crédit Agricole CIB at +44 (0)207 214 7408.

This announcement is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to purchase or a solicitation of consents with respect to the Notes nor is this announcement an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase new securities. The Consent Solicitation was made solely by means of a consent solicitation statement and the related consent form.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements about future events that are subject to different risks and uncertainties; it is important to note that past results do not assure or guarantee the behavior of future results. There are a significant number of factors that may cause real results to materially differ from plans, objectives, expectations, estimations and intentions expressed, such as declarations about future events. NACF does not assume any obligation to update any of the declarations as a result of new information, future actions or other related events.

Source: National Agricultural Cooperative Federation


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