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RAVEN
BIOFUELS INTL CORP. (OTCBB: RVBF)
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Dear Reader,
Raven Biofuels (OTCBB:RVBF) closed up 31% last week during one of the worst weeks in stock market history
and has continued to climb another 12% today. What is behind the movement
in RVBF's shares? Analyst Patrick Murphy of Murphy Analytics clearly thinks
that is undervalued as he has initiated coverage on RVBF with a $3.25 price target. This leaves a lot of "Blue Sky"
for RVBF at today's close of $0.71. (See Below)
You may view StockUpTicks full profile on Raven
Biofuels International HERE
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Breaking *NEWS*
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Press
Release Source: Raven Biofuels International Corporation
Monday
September 22, 8:00 am ET
Raven Biofuels
Announces Initial Research Report and Price Target
PARAMUS,
NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 22, 2008 -- Raven Biofuels International Corporation
(OTC BB:RVBF.OB - News) ("Raven" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
that the research firm of Murphy Analytics LLC has initiated its equity
rating on Raven. The report is available online at: http://www.murphyanalytics.com/uploads/RVBF_Initiation.pdf.
This
newly arrived at price target has been developed as a result of Company
efforts towards the completion of several agreements that will launch Raven's
biofuels strategy providing technology and partners to build clean, renewable
biorefineries globally.
Raven
is initially pursuing its strategy in Washington State and British Columbia
(BC) and is focused on low-cost, non-food biomass as the feedstock for
its biorefineries. The proposed BC refinery plans to utilize wood waste
and Mountain Pine Beetle softwood as a possible source of feedstock. In
a March 2008 press release, the BC Government stated that "The Ministry
of Forests and Range and the Council of Forest Industries estimate that
the mountain pine beetle has now affected about 710 million cubic metres
of timber." Further, "There are about 1.35 billion cubic metres of merchantable
pine on B.C.'s timber-harvesting land base. If the infestation continues
to behave as it has over the past nine years, it's projected that 76 percent
of this pine volume will be killed by 2015." It is estimated that the area
covered by the pine beetle infestation in BC alone is nearly the size of
Texas. Another large area of the pine killed forests extends down the West
Coast in to Washington and Oregon.
The
proposed Washington State plant will also utilize wood waste and wood chips
as feedstock. This focus on technologies fuelled by low-cost biomass puts
Raven in a position to benefit not only from governmental incentives, but
also from the real economics of the global energy market.
The
report identifies key factors such as secured equity funding commitments
for working capital and for the project financing of the first biorefinery;
an 11 million gallon per-year facility to be located in Washington State.
The report further notes that Raven is making excellent progress towards
its stated objective of reaching production capacity of 100 million gallons
annually within the next five years and includes potential economic models
as part of its overall analysis of the company.
The
Analyst for the report is Mr. Patrick J. Murphy, CFA who has certified
that his views expressed in this report accurately reflect his personal
views about the Company, and that no part of any compensation was or will
be related to the views expressed in his report. Mr. Murphy is a CFA Charterholder
and a member of the CFA Society of St. Louis with 15 years of investment
and transaction analysis across a wide range of asset classes including
microcap equities, commercial real estate debt and equity, municipal derivatives
and public finance, venture capital, fixed income, commercial MBS and mortgage
REITs. He was engaged by an independent third party to undertake the development
of the report.
Johns
Sams, Raven's President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "We are very
pleased to have the benefit of such a thorough and insightful review of
our prospects and efforts to-date. We believe that the analyst report prepared
by Mr. Murphy will provide compelling information to all those individuals
interested in Raven's development potential."
About
Raven Biofuels International Corporation (OTC BB:RVBF.OB - News)
Raven
Biofuels is a developing global renewable energy company focused on producing
ethanol from waste or biomass (cellulosic ethanol). Raven plans to build
commercial scale refineries using a proprietary 2 stage dilute acid hydrolysis
process to convert forestry and agricultural waste to transportation grade
ethanol. The production of cellulosic ethanol could play a major role in
national energy independence as it has in Brazil. Ethanol made from waste
is a viable clean fuel that can play a part in reducing emissions that
cause global warming and reducing independence on foreign oil. For more
information visit: www.ravenbiofuelsinternational.com
Notice
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
release and the report referenced herein by Murphy Analytics LLC and the
Analyst (together referred to as .MA.) on Raven Biofuels International
Corp (the Company.) is to be used for informational purposes only. Nothing
in this report or news release should be construed as investment advice
or as an offer to buy or sell any securities. A full disclaimer identifying
the analyst's limitations is included within the report itself. Both the
report and this news release contain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including without limitation
those statements regarding the ability of Raven Biofuels International
Corporation ("Raven" or the "Company") to construct any ethanol plants
or proceed with the commercialization of its technology or that it will
be able to exploit, develop, acquire, finance, operate, or make profitable,
any of the commercial opportunities discussed or described herein. These
forward-looking statements are not historical facts and can be identified
by the use of forward-looking words or phraseology such as "believes,"
"expects," "may," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," and analogous
or similar other expressions intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ materially from those reflected
in such forward-looking statements. Raven and its principals will not assume
any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements to reflect
any events, facts, or circumstances that may arise other than as may be
required by applicable law or regulation.
Contact:
Bakerview Investor Relations Inc.
1-888-525-7823 (RVBF)
Source:
Raven Biofuels International Corporation
| Murphy Analytics strives to adhere to the "Best Practice Guidelines
Governing Analyst / Corporate Issuer Relations" developed by the CFA Centre
for Financial Market Integrity / National Investor Relations Institute.
Additional information on these standards is available HERE |
For more information about Murphy Analytics, please contact Patrick
J. Murphy, CFA at:
E-mail: pmurphy@murphyanalytics.com
Phone: 636-273-9440
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About Raven Biofuels |
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Raven Biofuels International (OTCBB: RVBF) ("Raven""RVBF")
and its technology partners have been leading the charge to develop technologies
and processes that will transform cellulosic waste biomass into renewable
fuels. To date Raven has achieved the following milestones:
- $24,000,000 invested in R&D.
- 9 US patents in three principle areas;
process patents for separating sugars to make ethanol and high value chemicals,
fuel additives and diesel fuel mixtures.
- 17 International Patents Granted including
Europe, Japan, China, India.
- Extensive independent testing of technology
since 1997 with conclusively positive results.
- The technology that Raven has chosen
to commercialize is based on Acid Hydrolysis and further proprietary technology
which can produce high value specialty chemicals from agriculture waste
products, hence reducing the production cost of ethanol below $1.00 per
gallon.
Raven's technology is based on a two stage dilutive acid hydrolysis process.
It essentially works by breaking down bio matter, such as wood chips, corn
stover, and sugarcane bagasse into primary sugar streams that are then
converted into a suite of chemicals including ethanol. Raven management
believes this technology is superior to other cellulosic production methods
in use today.
Raven Biofuels may well be at the forefront
of this emerging multi-billion dollar industry. As this industry evolves,
several billion dollar companies will likely emerge from this space. The
successful participant need only capture a tiny fraction of the addressable
market in the U.S.
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The Renewable Energy Market |
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Management at RVBF is also confident that Raven is one of
a few companies globally that is ready go into commercial scale production
of cellulosic biofuels (ethanol) and Raven’s addressable market in the
U.S. exceeds $100 billion annually. Raven only needs to own a fraction
of 1% of its addressable market in the U.S. to become a mid-cap stock.
RVBF's technology is deployable globally and Raven currently trades between
2x and 10x under its comparable companies. This makes RVBF an undervalued,
recession-proof opportunity. |
The 'Renewable Energy' market is diverse. Windfarms in texas,
private equity firms like Altira pumping monies into micro and small-cap
stocks, Public Utilities partnering with companies of every size and sectors
of the general energy industry turning green like Specialty Chemicals and
Diversified Utilities companies like CMS ENERGY (NYSE: CMS). Even in the
fund market: two years ago, Kleiner Perkins announced the creation of its
first green-tech investment fund.
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The energy market is $6 trillion
To underscore how little is being done at the
federal level, the government funding in U.S. research and development
on renewable energy was less than $1 billion last year, while oil giant
Exxon makes $1.1 billion in revenue a day.
There are however 'issues' within
the renewable
energy sector that have been coming
to the forefront:
What's the best way to go? Corn
for the people or corn for the pump?
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RAVEN BIOFUELS TECHNOLOGY
Cellulosic Ethanol
While many companies have attempted to produce ethanol from cellulosic
(non-corn) waste feedstocks during the past 10 years, Raven has a proven
technology that can successfully produce fuel-grade ethanol in commercial
quantities. The process is known as “two-stage dilute acid hydrolysis.”
Raven’s proprietary process works by breaking down biomass (agricultural
waste products such as wood chips, corn stover and sugarcane bagasse) into
three primary streams that are then converted into a suite of derivative
chemicals, ethanol, and energy producing lignin. The chart below illustrates
this process:
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Recent News from Raven Biofuels |
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Press
Release Source: Raven Biofuels International Corporation
Monday
September 15, 7:00 am ET
Raven Biofuels
Forges Strategic Alliance With Biomass Feedstock Experts at Price BIOstock
PARAMUS,
NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 15, 2008 -- Raven Biofuels International Corporation
(OTC BB:RVBF.OB - News) ("Raven" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
a strategic alliance with Price BIOstock Services, a division of Arkansas-headquartered
The Price Companies, Inc. ("Price Companies") (www.thepricecompanies.com),
with the stated intent towards the development of definitive agreements
on a project by project basis.
With
over 40 years of operating history and $450,000,000 in fixed assets the
Price Companies is one of the largest and most experienced wood processing
companies in the U.S. offering 19 facilities nationwide under contract
for many of the most respected manufacturing companies in America -- including
International Paper, Rayonier, Weyerhaeuser, New Page, and Georgia Pacific. MORE
Press
Release Source: Raven Biofuels International Corporation
Wednesday
September 10, 7:00 am ET
Raven Biofuels
Chief Technology Advisor Addresses Pacific Rim Summit
on Industrial
Biotechnology & Bioenergy
PARAMUS,
NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 10, 2008 -- Raven Biofuels International Corporation
(OTC BB:RVBF.OB - News) ("Raven" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the participation of
renowned biofuel authority Dr. Irshad Ahmed at the Pacific Rim Summit on
Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy taking place in Vancouver, Canada
this week (www.bio.org/ind/pacrim/08).
Dr. Ahmed will be addressing the summit on Cellulosic Ethanol: Commercialization
Assessment of an Emerging Industry and Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels.
Dr.
Ahmed is the Chief Technology Advisor for Raven Biofuels International
Corporation, a leading cellulosic ethanol and environmentally friendly
specialty chemicals company. Raven is currently entering a commercial stage
with proposed 11 million gallon per year refineries in British Columbia
and Washington State.
Dr.
Ahmed was formerly a Director of Renewable Energy & Biotechnology worldwide
practice at Booz Allen & Hamilton a Senior Associate think-tank Institute
for Local Self-Reliance, advisor to US Congress, US EPA and The White House,
Advisor to US National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering
and has 20 years of technological, scientific and executive management
experience. He is a cellulosic technology inventor holding 30 patents and
has been published in 70+ publications. MORE
Press Release Source:
Raven Biofuels International Corporation
Monday September
8, 7:00 am ET
Raven Biofuels Appoints Energy Industry
Veteran as VP Operations
PARAMUS, NJ--(MARKET
WIRE)--Sep 8, 2008 -- Raven Biofuels International Corporation (OTC BB:RVBF.OB
- News) ("Raven" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment
of Joseph J. Titus to the team at Raven Biofuels International Corporation
as Vice President of Operations.
Raven plans to build,
own and operate one of the first commercial scale cellulosic ethanol biorefineries
in North America and in his new role Mr. Titus will direct the engineering,
construction and commercial operations of Raven's proposed Washington State
and British Columbia biorefineries.
Mr. Titus brings over
25 years operations and project execution management experience in the
energy, environmental and process sectors. Joseph has a Bachelor of Science,
Specializing in Paper Science & Engineering from the University of
Wisconsin and an MBA from Loyola College of Maryland, Sellinger School
of Business & Management. He has held multiple positions as Business
Unit Manager and Director of Operations at Environmental Elements Corporation,
an environmental process company and Alfa Laval Celleco, a Swedish pulp
and paper process equipment company; Director of Operations for LPP Combustion
LLC, a startup clean energy company and GTS Energy Inc., a process heating
company with one of its key markets in the power sector. MORE
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Financial Highlights For Raven Biofuels |
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There is no commercial
scale production of cellulosic bio-fuels in the world today.
Not yet
Sector: Energy, Alternative Fuels, Cellulosic Bio-fuels
State Of Incorporation: NV
Jurisdiction Of Incorporation: USA
Primary Company Officer: Ian S. Grant, President, Treasurer,
Secretary, Dir.
Recent Trade: $0.71
52wk Range: 0.30 - 1.48
Avg Vol (3m): 73,376
Fiscal Year End: 12/31
Estimated Market Cap: $40,726,411 as of Jul 8, 2008
Outstanding Shares: 52,213,348 as of Sep 17, 2007
Transfer Agent: Island Stock Transfer
100 Second Avenue South, Suite 104N, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33701
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Contacts for Raven Biofuels |
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Investor Relations Inquiries:
Bakerview Investor Relations Inc.
1-888-525-7823
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Company Contact Information:
61 South Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1236
Toll free: 1-866-929-7823 (RVBF)
E-mail: info@ravenbiofuelsinternational.com
http://www.ravenbiofuelsinternational.com/
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