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Tactical Air Defense Services Receives Second Round of Funding From Cornucopia, Ltd.
CARSON CITY, Nev., May 25, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Tactical Air Defense Services, Inc. (OTCQB:TADF), an Aerospace/Defense Services contractor that offers tactical aviation services, aerial refueling, aircraft maintenance, and other Aerospace/Defense services to the United States and Foreign militaries and agencies, is pleased to announce that it is has received the second $200,000 of the recently announced $1,000,000 financing commitment from Cornucopia, Ltd.
TADF intends to use proceeds from the $200,000 to prepare for contract the Super Tucano military aircraft that it recently leased and intends to operate through a services agreement with its pending merger partner, Tactical Air Support Services, Inc. ("Tac-Air"), as well as for other general business purposes.
TADF believes, but cannot guarantee, that the Super Tucano shall be operating in support of a tactical aviation contract within 60 days and shall generate revenues of between $2 million to $3 million per year for TADF and Tac-Air.
Tac-Air, www.tacticalairsupport.com, is a highly regarded aerospace/defense services contractor founded by a group of former U.S. Navy, Marine, and Air Force Weapon's School Instructors. Tac-Air has been awarded and is currently servicing multiple aerospace/defense contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Cornucopia, Ltd. is a merchant banking firm domiciled in the Turks and Caicos Islands, BVI, specializing in the financing of micro-cap growth companies. Cornucopia, Ltd. was not a shareholder of TADF prior to this financing transaction.
Alexis C. Korybut, Chief Executive Officer of TADF, stated, "We are very pleased to have received the second round $200,000 of funding from Cornucopia, Ltd. These funds will enable TADF and Tac-Air to put the Super Tucano under contract to generate revenues for our companies and will increase our visibility and credibility within the tactical aviation sector. We look forward to continuing to work closely Cornucopia, Ltd., and believe that their expressed desire and ability to further fund TADF as our business grows, will make them a valued long-term and strategic funding partner."
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Forward Looking Statement Disclosure
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. Some of these uncertainties include, without limitation, the company's ability to perform under existing contracts, to procure future contracts, to acquire certain assets, or to finalize funding for the purchase of certain assets. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including without limitation, successful implementation of our business strategy and competition, any of which may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements. We undertake no obligation and do not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact:
Gerald N. Kieft
The WSR Group
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