Global Sources acquires SIMM (China)

HONG KONG, April 19, 2013 – Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) has entered into an agreement to acquire an ownership interest in the Shenzhen International Machinery Manufacturing Industry Exhibition and its related shows (SIMM). Per the terms of the agreement, Global Sources is set to acquire a 70 percent interest in the Shenzhen International Machinery Automation Exhibition and the Shenzhen International Mould Making Technology & Product Exhibition, and a 56 percent interest in the Shenzhen International Cutlery & Tools Exhibition and the Shenzhen International Metal Processing Industry Exhibition, for a consideration ranging from approximately US$11 million to approximately US$16 million, depending upon certain performance-related conditions. >> source Global Sources website <<