Forbes Medi-Tech (FMTI.OB) Closes Asset Sale and Updates Shareholders on Schedule of Liquidation
Forbes Medi-Tech, Inc. issued a press release after the closing bell on Friday to announce the closing of an asset sale in which the majority of its assets have been sold to Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc. In negotiation since July, this sale was previously announced as accepted on August 20, 2010 in which terms were reached at US$4.0 million. This dollar amount is significantly higher than the amount offered by MHT, LLC as announced in initial negotiations for an asset sale as announced in July. Pharmachem Laboratories is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of ingredients, including nutritionals, food and beverages, flavors…