Liezen (aktiencheck.de AG) - JoWooD Productions Software AG (ISIN AT0000747357/ WKN 935221) (ATXPrime: JWD) gibt die Übernahme des kanadischen Computerspiele Publishers DreamCatcher Inc. bekannt.

Die notwendigen kartell- und wettbewerbsbehördlichen Genehmigungen wurden erteilt. Die Übernahme von DreamCatcher Inc. ist unter dem Vorbehalt der Eintragung der im Zuge der Transaktion erfolgten Kapitalerhöhung im Firmenbuch.

About JoWooD Productions Software AG Shares of the JoWooD Productions Software AG are traded at the Vienna stock exchange in the prime market segment. JoWooD is one of the leading publishers of computer- and videogames. JoWooD develops and publishes state-of-the-art entertainment software for all major existing and upcoming systems. JoWooD's games are distributed in all territories by a worldwide net of distribution partners. Visit http://www.JoWooD.com for more information.

About DreamCatcher Inc.

DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically acclaimed, best-selling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None. DreamCatcher products include titles for the PC as well as all leading hardware platforms. DreamCatcher is partnered with venture capital firms VenGrowth Asset Management Inc. and Lawrence Investments LLC as well as the Royal Bank of Canada. DreamCatcher's head office is located in Toronto, Canada. Visit http://www.dreamcatchergames.com for more information. (11.01.2007/ac/n/a)