News: StarInvest Group Press Releases
 

Press Release Source: StarInvest Group, Inc.

10/19/09

 

EXX.COM Wins BATS Certification

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--October 19, 2009 -- EXX, a wholly owned subsidiary of StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News),wins BATS  (Better Automation Trading System) (www.batstrading.com) certification. In expanding EXX customer base the certification will allow “BATS” members to utilize EXX front end platform and open “BATS” members customer base to use EXX order execution system. “BATS” currently commands better than 8 to 10% of the daily trading volume in the markets exposing EXX to a tremendous opportunity to expand its business model / customer base with financial professionals worldwide. STIV continues its strong support for the growth that EXX is demonstrating with the expansion of its base to potential customers. The EXX system and platforms has back-end support that is a cost effective and offers real time visibility for users into today demanding markets.  The system pays for itself in efficiencies and customers find the system beneficial.  STIV CEO Bob Cole states, “We are expecting huge revenue growth over the next three years as we roll out our business plan, I am anxious to see the investment community recognize the company for its true value.”


10/16/09

 

StarInvest Completes the Closing on the EXX.COM Transaction

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--October 16, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News), is proud to announce the completion of the acquisition of EXX.COM (“EXX”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement dated March 31, 2009, STIV has issued 82 million shares in exchange for the purchase of all of the outstanding membership interest of EXX.COM, LLC.

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08/11/09

 

Kuperus Effecten B.V. chooses EXX.com for cross-Atlantic securities trading

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--August 11, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News), announces the addition of Kuperus Effecten B.V. to the EXX network of European institutional trading firms. EXX a wholly owned subsidiary of StarInvest Group, Inc., has successfully signed an agreement with the Netherlands based portfolio manager to provide high level, complete Order Management System services in order for Kuperus Effecten to facilitate trading of US securities from Europe.

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08/11/09

 

STARINVEST POSTPONES CLOSING OF EXX.com ACQUISITION

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--August 11th 2009 - On Mar 31, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News), announced that it had entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with EXX.com ("EXX"). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, STIV agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of EXX in exchange for the issuance of 82 million common shares of STIV. The acquisition was scheduled to close before June 30, 2009. On May 28th, 2009 STIV and EXX announced that the transaction had been completed.  However, the inability of EXX to obtain the required audited financial information has postponed the closing of the transaction until the audited financials are received. Accordingly, the 82 million shares which were previously reported as being issued will be issued upon closing.  The principals of EXX relinquishes all right, title and interest in and with respect to the shares until the financial audit is completed, shares are reissued, and the transaction is closed .

Robert H. Cole stated: “The main purpose of this press release is to reassure our shareholders as well as EXX that nothing has changed and that we intend to move forward with this acquisition as soon as possible. If anything, the recent announcements confirm our belief that EXX will offer a recurring revenue model for our shareholders”.

 

 


08/10/09

 

PDATrade Inc. and EXX.com, LLC announce joint venture

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--August 10, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News) announces a partnership with EXX and PDATrade Inc. for next generation hand held trading technology. The new strategic alliance will enable PDATrade customers to utilize the EXX frontend for market data, streaming quotes and the EXX order management platform. EXX customers can now continue to access EXX NTS and other software services remotely and on-the-go via PDATrade. 

EXX’s solutions provide a high level, complete Order Management System enabling its users to have access to the core functionality required for low latency and high frequency electronic trading of multi-asset global securities. PDATrade has made EXX, once only available on a desktop, now accessible through PDATrade™ for Windows Mobile® Devices.

“We are very excited to partner with EXX”, said Mohammad Islam President of PDATrade.com.  “They are exactly the kind of technical savvy firm that not only can use what we have to offer, but can offer something back in return.  We are looking forward to a very productive partnership with them with many announcements in the not too distant future.”

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08/06/09

 

EXX.com Expands Customer base into Foreign Markets

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--August 06, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News), is proud to announce it has received certification from KAS BANK for deployment of their front end platform and order entry system.  This certification is laying the foundation for growth worldwide by allowing further penetration into the foreign markets, and confirming the added-value from EXX system’s to its customers.

EXX provides tailor-made solutions and complete transparency to its clients which allows them to increase productivity and to meet their business objectives.

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07/19/09

 

StarInvest Announces Letter of Intent to Purchase Florida Atlantic Stock Transfer

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--July 19, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Florida Atlantic Stock Transfer (FAST). FAST is a long standing stock transfer agent with a solid customer base, and represents a new exciting development in our strategy to become the leading financial services company in the small cap market. STIV believes that its ability to vertically integrate the customers of FAST into its full service transfer agent model will dramatically expand recurring revenue, thus adding value for our shareholders.

Leon Urbaitel, CEO of My Transfer Agent, says, "I am extremely excited about this acquisition and the opportunity to offer our additional services to the current clients of FAST. This will clearly be a win-win transaction for both companies, and our customers."

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07/02/09

 

StarInvest Signed Letter of Intent to Acquire Todd & Company, Inc

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--July 02, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Todd & Company, Inc. ("Todd"), a FINRA SPIC Broker Dealer established in 1979 and located at 777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 503 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604.

StarInvest will acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Todd for $100,000 convertible note maturing in 13 months, immediately convertible at $.03 per share into restricted common stock of the Company, and 5 (Five) year warrants immediately exercisable at $.10 per share for an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company.

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06/16/09

 

StarInvest Announces Buyback up to 5,000,000 Common Shares

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 16, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a new plan to repurchase, from time to time, in the open market up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The timing and extent of the purchases will depend on market conditions.

Robert H. Cole, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The Board's decision to approve the stock buyback plan reflects their confidence in the long-term prospects of the Company and our ability to enhance long-term shareholder value, as we develop our company and execute our business plan."

 


05/29/09

 

StarInvest Completes the Acquisition of EXX.COM

MIDLAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--May 29, 2009 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV.OB - News) is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of EXX.COM ("EXX").

EXX is a front end financial system with applications for risk management, regulatory compliance, real time information for risk evaluation, and quotations services. EXX's CEO James Davico stated: "We are excited about the prospects of expanding EXX's business plan worldwide. We believe the synergy between the companies will be highly beneficial for our shareholders."

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03/31/09

 

StarInvest Group Names Manu Kalia as a new Board Member

MIDLAND, TX—3/31/2009 StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB:STIV), is pleased to announce, that on March  31, 2009, the Board of Director appointed Manu Kalia as new Director of the Company. Manu Kalia will replace Roger Moreau who resigned from his position on March 2, 2009.

Robert H. Cole stated, “I am pleased Mr. Kalia agreed to join our board. We have a lot of opportunities in these challenging times. I am confident Mr. Kalia’s experience and knowledge will support our management to achieve our ultimate goal, the creation of value for our shareholders.”

 

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03/31/09

 

StarInvest Group, Inc. Enters into Share Exchange Agreement with EXX.com

MIDLAND, TX—3/31/2009 StarInvest Group, Inc (OTC BB: STIV) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with EXX.COM (“EXX”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, StarInvest agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of EXX, in exchange for the issuance of 82,000,000 common shares of StarInvest. The acquisition is scheduled to close before June 30, 2009, and it is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions as set forth in the Share Exchange Agreement.
StarInvest and EXX anticipate the need to raise new capital to expand support capabilities and expand EXX’s systems to the international markets.

 

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10/21/08

 

StarInvest Group Announces First Acquisition

Midland, TX—October 21, 2008--StarInvest Group, Inc (“STIV”) (OTC: STIV.OB) is proud to announce the acquisition of Stocktransfer Online, LLC (“STO”) a privately owned professional transfer agency focuses on service and technology. In our model to build a full service firm focused on the small cap market, STO represents the cornerstone of that initiative. STO will be the foundation on which STIV will grow reoccurring revenues, generate new customers as STO adds a full menu of services to this area of the market.  CEO Robert H Cole has been patiently transforming STIV’s business model to a full service financial solution focused on assisting companies in this space. “I believe a strong revenue base will give STO the infrastructure and staying power to build STIV into a premier full service financial Company,” said Cole. 

 

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6/9/08

 

StarInvest Adds CrownButte Wind Power Inc. to its Portfolio.

MIDLAND, TX—(MARKET WIRE)—June 9, 2008—StarInvest (Symbol: OTC BB:STIV) today announced a strategic alliance and investment into CrownButte Wind Power Inc. (CrownButte).

CrownButte is a wind power development company in the upper mid-west that provides solutions, from the site selection, construction of the erected towers, maintenance, and plans for the eventual ownership of wind parks throughout the mid-west. The company has been established for six years, with a seasoned management team that has been in the alternative energy sector for thirteen years. In cooperation with East River Power Cooperative and Basin Electric, CrownButte developed the first utility scale wind facility in either of the Dakotas.  In addition to operations and maintenance services, CrownButte offers expertise through consulting contracts on wind development in four states.  With the potential in the alternative energy space, we see tremendous opportunity with this company.

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12/3/07

 

StarInvest Achieves Traction in China!

MIDLAND, TX—(MARKET WIRE)—Dec 3, 2007—StarInvest (Symbol: OTC BB:STIV) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations and the securing of its first Chinese company client and partner in the advancement of Sino-American cross-border business relationships.

Our new client partner company is a dominant player in its market space and will seek to expand its business offerings both in greater China as well as abroad.

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11/27/07

 

StarInvest provides additional update on its China initiative

MIDLAND, TX November 27, 2007--StarInvest Group(Symbol OTC BB:STIV), during its designation as a representive office in organization, has been in negotiations with several outstanding Chinese companies regarding the performance of services by our corporate office in the United States.
At present we have submitted four (4) fees for service agreements for the potential client(s) in consideration.
We anticipate receiving responses from these potential clients within the next thirty (30) days.

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11/20/07

 

Starinvest update on its China initiative

MIDLAND, TX --11/20/07--As anticipated in our previous press release dated June 25, 2007 we are now pleased to announce that StarInvest(Symbol: OTC BB:STIV)  has made formal application to the Shanghai Municipal Government in Shanghai, China to establish a representative office to introduce StarInvest Group to Chinese companies seeking access to the US capital and debt markets, as well as cross border M&A opportunities that could enhance their participation in domestic business cycles.

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7/26/2007

 

StarInvest Group Executes Agreement With New Canaan Partners, Ltd.

Midland, TX--7/26/2007--StarInvest Group, Inc (OTC: STIV.OB) announced today that it has executed agreements with New Canaan Partners, Ltd to convert the entire amount of New Canaan’s 8% loan into shares of the Company’s common stock. Robert H. Cole, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Since my appointment, we worked diligently to negotiate with our creditors, and today we are extremely pleased to announce that the Company’s long term liabilities have been once again significantly reduced. Also during the previous quarters, we were able to secure participation of several new investors via the private placement of our shares that further enhances our Balance Sheet”.

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7/11/2007

 

StarInvest Group Partnerships with BadaSino Affiliates in China.

Midland, TX--7/11/2007--In conjunction with making a formal application with the Shanghai Municipal Government for permission to open and operate a Representative office, StarInvest Group Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:STIV) will take over the contact list and any work in progress of BadaSino Affiliates in China. BadaSino Affiliates is an affiliated group of companies with projects in the U.S., the Bahamas and China. Prior to his appointment as COO and designated Chief Representative for StarInvest Group Inc. in China, Glenn Matthews functioned as managing director of BadaSino Affiliates. As Chief Representative in China, Mr. Matthews will be able to maximize his contacts and relationships to further StarInvest Group's service offerings to Mainland Chinese based Small and medium sized enterprises who would look to set up U.S. based operations, form U.S. based Joint Ventures, acquire U.S. based assets and access the U.S. capital markets.

Robert H. Cole CEO and CFO of StarInvest stated, “Our experts recently identified a growing demand for Venture Capitalists in China. The appointments of Mr. Matthews, and the partnership with Bada Sino Affiliates, are steps forward to fulfill this demand and to take fully advantage of this market opportunity. There is not doubt that this strategy will put StarInvest in the right place at the right time.”

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7/9/2007

 

StarInvest Group Expands Management Team in China.

Midland, TX--7/9/2007--July 9, 2007-StarInvest Group Inc. (Symbol OTC BB:STIV) is pleased to announce the expansion of its management team in Shanghai by appointing Mr. RenoYue as Director of Business Development. Prior to his appointment, Reno served as the Regional Director Asia Pacific for BadaSino Affiliates. In this capacity, Reno sourced and marshaled prospective clients through the various service offerings of BadaSino encompassing marketing assistance, Asset purchases, Mergers and Acquisition advice and business structure. Before joining BadaSino Affiliates, Reno served as Director of Business Development and Assistant to the President at China International Industry and Commerce (CIIC), a former State owned company located in Beijing P.R.C. With Revenues exceeding 1 billion RMB, CIIC has twenty additional subsidiaries throughout China.

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6/25/2007

 

StarInvest Group applies for Representative Office in China.

Midland, TX--6/25/2007--Starinvest Group Inc. (OTC BB: STIV) will make a formal application this week with the Shanghai, China Municipal Government of the Peoples Republic of China to establish a China Representative Office.  Starinvest intends to offer its services to Small and Medium China based enterprises seeking to establish operations in the United States as well as providing cross border Mergers/ Acquisitions and Business Advisory services to those companies seeking to acquire and expand operations in America. Starinvest will look to partner with these companies to provide growth and expansion capital as well as management expertise to facilitate their needs.

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6/14/2007

 

StarInvest Group Appoints Chief Operating Officer.

Midland, TX--6/14/2007--StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Matthews as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 12, 2007. Glenn has over 25 years of business experience in manufacturing, distribution, and financial services sectors, having served most recently as the managing partner of a financial services and business consultancy focused on the greater Asia market.  Prior to this position, Glenn served as chairman of regional broker dealer focused on wealth management and preservation, managing director of a specialty offshore financial services provider, and a senior vice president of a bank owned financial services subsidiary.

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5/30/2007

 

StarInvest Group Invest $125,000 in Premier Indemnity.

Midland, TX, May 30, 2007 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB: STIV), is proud to announce its involvement / partnership in Premier Indemnity Inc. as a company to capitalize on the insurance market opportunities in the South East US, Florida market. Premier will write homeowners insurance in the state of Florida in response to the overwhelming need and demand. Premier will be led by a highly qualified and experienced management team and board of directors that know the insurance industry and the Florida market. Premier will utilize a virtual insurance company model with low start-up costs, no systems development work, a variable cost structure and low overhead expenses. StarInvest unique focus is to offer funding and seasoned managerial assistance in developing new and exciting small cap opportunities in selective markets with great growth potential.

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5/29/2007

 

StarInvest Group Invests $250,000 in Health Rush.

Midland, TX, May 29, 2007 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB: STIV), is proud to announce its involvement / partnership in Health Rush; a healthy fast food alternative concept. Health Rush is capitalizing on the proven success of the fast food industry and the appetite for healthy alternatives from consumers. Health Rush plans call for adopting the "fast-food" business model with respect to delivery efficiencies and cost structure while implementing a menu that emphasizes a wide array of popular and appealing foods that are healthier and more nutritious for the consumer. The goal of Health Rush is to exploit the publics growing awareness of health and fitness, and in particular, the attention being given to improving eating habits by enhancing the quick-service experience through healthy, nutritious and flavorful foods.

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5/21/2007

 

StarInvest Group Is Pleased to Announce That Western Roses Has Opened for Business.

Midland, TX, May 21, 2007 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), is proud to announce that its portfolio company Western Roses Memorial Park, Inc. has opened for business. In what clearly is a hard asset investment STIV is building value through a diverse portfolio with growth and income as its focus here. The Facility is unique in that it is the only ‘modern’ cemetery in the area, with a full dedicated cremation garden, and an on site crematory to meet the growing demand for cremation services. Ray McCoy Founder of Western Roses, Inc stated, “The modern layout and the array of cemetery services offered will make Western Roses the most desirable cemetery location for the Midland/Odessa area for the next 200 years”. StarInvest Group, Inc. currently holds two Secured Promissory Notes with an equity interest for a total investment of $450,000.

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5/5/2007

 

StarInvest Group Portfolio Company recognized as 8th fastest-growing Inner City Company.

Midland, TX, May 5, 2007 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Miscor Group, Ltd., (OTC Bulletin Board: MCGL) was ranked #8 among the top 100 fastest-growing inner city companies based on its five-year revenue growth of $3.3 million in 2001 to $46.3 million 2005, an increase of 1,299 percent. This is the second consecutive year MISCOR has been ranked in the top 10 by the ICIC-100, coming in #3 in 2006 with a five-year revenue growth rate of 3,413 percent. MISCOR's track record of industry-leading growth has also been recognized with a spot on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the country in 2004 and 2005. StarInvest Group, Inc. currently holds two Convertible Debenture and 845,834 shares common stock of Miscor in its portfolio.

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5/31/2006

 

StarInvest Group Complete Financing Transaction

Midland, TX, May 31, 2006 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its financing transaction with Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin & Wolff, Inc. Based upon the Loan and Security Agreement dated March 12, 2006 StarInvest Group, Inc issued a Secured Promissory Note for a principal amount of $775,000. The Secured Promissory Note is due on March 12, 2007, and bears interest at 8% per annum. In consideration of loans extended to STIV, the Noteholders were entitled to receive a total of 1,550,000 Series B Preferred Stock. The proceeds of the Loans will be used for working capital and for the repayment of outstanding indebtedness and claims.

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5/25/2006

 

StarInvest Group Names New CEO and Directors

Midland, TX May 25, 2006 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), is pleased to announce, as of May 10, 2006, that the Board of Director appointed Robert H. Cole as new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, the Board has appointed Tanvier M. Malik and Stephen J. Cole-Hatchard as new Directors. Robert H. Cole, Tanvier M. Malik and Stephen J. Cole-Hatchard respectively replace Isaac H Sutton, Mark Mayoka, and John Baird that resigned from their positions with the Company on May 10, 2006.

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3/9/2006

 

StarInvest Appoints New Board Member

New York, Mar 9, 2006 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB) announced today that Robert H. Cole has joined the Board of Directors of STIV as an independent Director. Mr. Cole is President and Founder of Permian Business Group which was established in 1981, as a business consulting company specializing in the sale and installation of computer solutions. From 1970 to 1980, Mr. Cole was a Senior Analyst with Gulf Oil Company, and in 1989 he became Chairman of Aplex Industries where he grew the company from $3 to $8 million in sales, selling it in 1996 for $7.3 million. Mr. Cole founded Stadium Chair Company in 1999, and sold it in 2003 for $1.2 million with sales of $1.5 million.

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3/1/2006

 

StarInvest Announces New Dividend Distribution Date for Rep Retail E-Promotion

New York, Mar 1, 2006 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), announced today that the stock dividend distribution date for the 850,000 shares of Rep Retail E-Promotion, to StarInvest Shareholders of Record as of February 15, 2006, as indicated in its Press Release of January 31, 2006, has been changed to March 10, 2006.

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2/28/2006

 

StarInvest Announces Share Buyback

New York, Feb 28, 2006 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), announced today that the Board has approved a 2,000,000 common share buyback at a price up to $0.10 per share. The shares bought will be returned to Treasury. This action is a direct result of new financing arrangements, and current market price at a significant discount to the Net Asset Value (NAV). StarInvest is committed to shareholders value, and is focused in recognizing investment opportunities as a Business Development Company.

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2/6/2006

 

StarInvest’s Portfolio Company, New Life Scientific Declares Stock Dividend and Announces New Stock Symbol

New York, February 6, 2006, StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), on January 24, 2006 New Life Scientific (NWLS:OB), a Portfolio company of StarInvest declared a 1.1 to 1 forward stock split of the Company’s common stock.  Each shareholder of record at the close of business on January 25, 2006, will receive 1.1 shares for every share held on the record date.  The split will require any existing shareholder to tender their current shares in order to receive their forward split shares.  The Company also announced a new trading Symbol:NWLS:OB.

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2/6/2006

ProMana Solutions Retains AGI Partners, a Starinvest Portfolio Company, as their new Investment Banking Firm  

Parsippany, NJ, Tuesday, February 21, 2006 -- ProMana Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PSLU), a provider of end-to-end Internet based software solutions for business work flow and human resource management, announced today that it has engaged AGI Partners as their investment advisory firm.   AGI replaces INFE Ventures, ProMana’s predecessor advisory consultants, to assist ProMana in reviewing alternative financial strategies for improving shareholder value.

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1/18/2006

StarInvest Announces Share Distribution Of Its Portfolio Company

New York, January 31,2006, StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV.OB), announced today its Board of Directors decided to distribute 850,000 shares of stock it is holding in Rep Retail E- Promotion.  Rep Retail is a private company, and a leading and experienced dynamic visual communication company.  Rep Retail manufactures and sells its proprietary cost effective plug&play technology and applications for digital signage applications.

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1/9/2006

StarInvest’s Portfolio Company, New Life Scientific, Acquires Pharma Trials International

New York, January 10, 2006, StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), today announced New Life Scientific (NWLF:OB), a portfolio company of StarInvest, completed an acquisition of Pharma Trials International (PTI) in exchange for $1.5 Million in common stock of NWLF.  The acquisition, which was announced in May 2005, followed the approval of PTI’s shareholders, completion of the audit and other closing conditions and approvals.

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1/5/2006

STARINVEST ANNOUNCES “NAME THE TEAM” CONTEST
FOR BROOKLYN AMERICAN BASKETBALL (ABA) EXPANSION TEAM

New York, January 5, 2006, StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), today announced the launch of an online contest for the new Brooklyn expansion team in the American Basketball Association, which will begin playing in November 2006.  By entering, contestants will have the opportunity to suggest the team name and be entered into the random drawing to win season tickets and other ABA merchandise.  To enter, contestants should visit www.brooklynaba.com.

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1/4/2006

StarInvest’s Portfolio Company, AGI Signs Agreement With REP Retail E- Promotion, Inc.,

A Digital Signage Company

New York, January 4, 2006, StarInvest Group, Inc. (Symbol: STIV:OB), today announced that AGI, a StarInvest Portfolio company has signed an advisory agreement with Rep Retail E- Promotion, one of the world’s leading and most experienced dynamic visual communication companies which manufactures and sells its proprietary cost effective plug-&play technology and applications for digital signage applications.  This agreement is for one year and valued over $200,000. 

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11/17/2005

StarInvest’s Portfolio Company, GoIP Global, Inc., Posts Year End Financial Information 

New York, November 17, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB), announced today that its portfolio company, GoIP Global, Inc. (GOGB.PK), has been registered with Pink Sheets and has posted their year end September 30th information.

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11/03/2005

StarInvest’s Portfolio Company “ Miscor” files

S-1 Registration Statement

New York, November 3, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB) announced that its portfolio company Miscor Group, Ltd. formerly known as Magnetech Integrated Services, Inc has filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   StarInvest which funded Miscor $800,000 in March 2005 is holding a Convertible Debenture and warrants. For more information on Miscor’s S-1 filing see the following www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1295503/000090883405000666/s1.htm

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10/25/2005

ABA ANNOUNCES 2006 EXPANSION TEAM FOR BROOKLYN, NY

New York, October 25, 2005 -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB) today announced it has reserved Brooklyn, NY for an ABA expansion team to begin playing in November, 2006.

Ike Sutton, CEO of StarInvest commented, "This opportunity enables our company to build a brand, be involved in the sports and entertainment industry and will bring a pro basketball team to 2,500,000 Brooklyn fans."

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10/10/2005

StarInvest Portfolio Company New Life Scientific Establishes Three Business Units

New York, October 10, 2005 – StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB) today announced that New Life Scientific, Inc. (NWLF.OB) has established three business units and StarInvest is currently considering making an additional investment into New Life Scientific in light of recent development

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10/04/2005

StarInvest Adds Vuico to its Portfolio

New York, October 4, 2005 - StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB) today announced the addition of Vuico to their Portfolio. Vuico, a private Company, headquartered in Houston, Texas is a software middleware development Company for the mobile wireless industry. Vuico licensed its technology from NTT Docomo of Japan, which is also a shareholder. NTT Docomo, an established leader in the wireless industry, provides a base of technology to Vuico, thus enabling Vuico to bring Japanese advanced applications to the U.S. mobile wireless industry.

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9/01/2005

STARINVEST DISTRIBUTES DIVIDEND

New York, September 1, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV.OB) announced today that a Stock Dividend, as indicated in its press release of June 23, 2005, was distributed to all StarInvest shareholders of record as of June 30, 2005.  All shareholders of record have received one (1) share of GoIP Global, Inc. for every two (2) shares of StarInvest Group, Inc.  GoIP Global, Inc. is in the process of having their shares registered to be traded publicly.

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7/26/2005

STARINVEST GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

25% GAIN IN NET ASSET VALUE

New York, July 26, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV), announced today that second quarter unaudited results show a NAV (Net Asset Value) of $0.10 per share, which represents a 25% appreciation over the NAV of the preceding quarter.  The total Portfolio Value is now $2.8 million, with 65% valued in three companies:

  • Magnetech Integrated Services Corp. – a privately held company.
  • Net2Auction – a public company, Symbol: NAUC.PK
  • New Life Scientific – a public company, Symbol: NWLF.OB

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6/23/2005

STARINVEST DECLARES STOCK DIVIDEND
2 StarInvest Companies to be Merged

New York, June 23, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (STIV), today announced that on June 20, 2005 the Board of Directors of StarInvest Group decided a Stock Dividend Distribution of one (1) share of GoIP Global Inc., a STIV Portfolio Company, for every two (2) Common Shares of StarInvest Group to all STIV Shareholders of Record as of June 30, 2005.

This dividend is a result of the merger between E Education Network, Inc., a StarInvest Public Portfolio Company, and GoIP Global Inc., another StarInvest Portfolio Company.  This merger gives StarInvest a 70% interest in the merger entity with approximately 14,000,000 shares.  The declared dividend will distribute approximately 6,500,000 shares (32% of the company), leaving StarInvest with 7,500,000 shares, (approximately 37.5% of the Company).

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6/20/2005

StarInvest Group, Inc. Portfolio Company, GoIP Signs Marketing Agreement With Center For Economic Research

New York, June 20, 2005, StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV), today announced that following a successful trip to Uzbekistan made by Ike Sutton, CEO of StarInvest, and Miller Mays, President of GoIP Global Inc., a distribution agreement was signed with the Center For Economic Research to provide Satellite Broadband Internet service to active businesses, banks, and government organizations in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

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5/20/2005

StarInvest Adds Net2Auction to Its Portfolio

Net2Auction Is a Leading Provider of Auction Drop-Off Services

NEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV) today announced that they have added Net2Auction, Inc, to its Portfolio of Investments. Based on the Private Placement StarInvest invested $100,000 and will receive 1,000,000 restricted shares of NAUC.

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5/11/2005

StarInvest Quarterly Results Show Exceptional Growth

Management Reaffirms Its Strategy for Dividend Distribution
NEW YORK, NY, May 11, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV) announced today that they have filed their March 31, 2005 Quarterly Report. Financial Highlights of this report shows...

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3/28/2005

StarInvest Adds Asia Pay to Its Portfolio

Invests $100,000 in a Private Placement
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 28, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- StarInvest Group, Inc. (OTC BB: STIV) today announced that they have added Asia Payment Systems, Inc. to its Portfolio of Investments. Based on the Private Placement, StarInvest will receive 149,254 restricted shares of Asia Pay for the $100,000 invested.

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StarInvest Group, Inc. Locations:
Midland Office: 3300 N. "A" Street, Suite 2-210, Midland, TX 79705
Tel 432-682-8373 Fax 432-618-9923
New York Office: 770 Broadway Suite 207, New York, NY 10003
Tel 212-952-7442 Fax 212-658-9972