MUNDELEIN, Ill., Aug. 31 Z Trim Holdings, Inc.
(Amex: ZTM), today announced that Gregory Halpern has exercised his right to
revoke the Resignation Agreement and Release he signed on August 20, 2007.
Under the Agreement, Mr. Halpern would have received severance pay equal
to three months' salary plus unused vacation and would have received health
insurance benefits for a period of six months. In addition, under the
Agreement the Company would have received a release of claims from Mr.
Halpern.
Mr. Halpern's revocation of the Agreement does not affect his prior
resignation as an officer and director of the Company and does not affect the
Board of Directors' previous forfeiture of Mr. Halpern's stock options under
the Company's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan.
About Z Trim
USDA-developed Z Trim is a natural non-caloric functional food ingredient
that can lower calories from fat up to 80% in foods while maintaining superior
taste and mouth feel. Z Trim provides the texture of fats without the calories
and can substantially reduce harmful trans fats, saturated fats, and
cholesterol, and contributes to a healthy diet. Z Trim is used to reduce fats
and maintain moisture for the dairy, bakery, and meat and poultry industries.
It is also used in over 50,000 meals a day in schools participating in the
nation's School Meals Program. Z Trim food technology provides a natural
solution to global challenges of obesity and associated health problems.
http:www.ztrim.com
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events
or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words
such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," or "expects," and other statements
which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking,
and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the
expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. There are a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the
forward-looking statements contained in this release. Those risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our history of operating
losses, lack thus far of significant market acceptance of our products, the
fact that we may dilute existing shareholders through additional stock
issuances, management's significant ownership of our common stock, our
reliance on our intellectual property, and the potential negative effects of
manipulation in the trading of our common stock. Reference is made to the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more
complete discussion of such risks and uncertainties.
For Z Trim Holdings, Inc. Media Contact: Suzy Ginsburg
713-721-4774 [email protected]
SOURCE Z Trim Holdings, Inc.
