ACL Semiconductors Enters into New MOU for Acquisition of Manufacturer and Distributor of Consumer Electronic Appliances

HONG KONG, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Semiconductors (OTC Bulletin Board: ACLO) ("ACL"), the leading China-based distributor of Samsung semiconductor products in Southern China and Hong Kong, announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to acquire an independent third party, Jussey Investments, the majority owner of USmart Electronic Products. USmart specializes in the manufacture and distribution of computer peripherals, premium smartphones, high-end tablets, flash storage, communication devices and consumer electronics appliances.

Alan Yang, the CEO and Chairman of ACL commented, "We are excited to enter into another memorandum of understanding with the intention of further diversifying our business and expanding into a rapidly growing market segment.  USmart is a company that embodies the rapidly growing three 'C' markets – computers, consumer electronic appliances and communication technologies. It is our hope that this MOU will mark the beginning of a long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. This potential acquisition will enable better coordination of our resources, reduce process redundancies, and increase the adoption rate of our semiconductor products in three 'C' devices." 

"As always, the management of ACL is committed to acting in the best interest of our shareholders, and will continue to ensure the Company's goals are achieved effectively," Mr. Alan Yang added.  "The goal of working with Jussey Investments is to improve the performance of ACL's semiconductor distribution business from top-to-bottom. This potential acquisition represents a further strengthening of our ability to fulfil ACL's commitment to maintaining a healthy product portfolio as we pursue opportunities in the three 'C' markets," he concluded.

An acquisition will be based upon a definitive purchase agreement to be negotiated only after the completion of a satisfactory due diligence exercise.  The due diligence exercise is expect to be completed within sixty days of the MOU's signing date (March 30th, 2012).

About ACL Semiconductors Inc.

ACL Semiconductors distributes electronic components under the "Samsung" brand name to the Hong Kong and South China markets. The semiconductor products are used in everything from mobile phones, digital cameras and laptop computers to MP3 players and Wi-Fi products. For more information about ACL Semiconductors please visit ACL Semiconductors' corporate website at http://www.acl-semicon.com.

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