This transaction, which was negotiated by the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Astris, includes the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, including its fuel cell and test load technology assets for consideration of: (i) approximately US$3.1 Million in cash; (ii) forgiveness of US$1.6 Million of face value secured convertible debentures held by ACME Global Inc. (a subsidiary of GSI) and accrued interest of US$175,000; (iii) an option for Astris to redeem and then cancel 4,248,750 shares recently acquired by ACME Global Inc. for US$0.08 per share, for nominal consideration; and (iv) a secured convertible promissory note funding commitment of a minimum of US$150,000 per month to finance operations to closing and to be forgivable thereafter.

Immediately after closing, existing management will resign both as officers and directors of the Company. It is the intention of the Board of the Company to appoint a new CEO with a mandate to utilize the remaining cash and residual tax losses to seek new business opportunities.

"With little remaining cash to fund operations, considerable debt and a poor investment climate for fuel cell companies, the Company embraced the opportunity to realize significant value for its technology," said Michael Liik, Chairman of the Special Committee. He went on to say: "We believe that the cash alone remaining upon completion of this transaction equates to approximately US$0.06 per share which represents a significant premium to market. Additionally with no debt, about US$3 Million in remaining cash, and significant tax losses in a publicly traded vehicle following the closing of the transaction, the Company will be in a unique and favourable position to pursue other business opportunities. If shareholders do not vote in favour of this agreement at the upcoming annual and special shareholders meeting on July 10, 2007, the Company may have extremely limited alternatives to continue as a going concern."

The obligation of the parties to consummate this transaction will be subject to the following primary conditions: 1) no material adverse change to Astris' business; 2) execution of employment agreements between GSI and key personnel of Astris; 3) completion prior to July 31, 2007; 4) approval by at least two thirds of the votes cast at a Special Meeting of Astris shareholders on July 10, 2007; 5) closing terms typical of an asset purchase; 6) receipt of all necessary government approvals; and 7) exclusivity to MKU for the period to closing. As such, the Company has agreed to a non-refundable break-up fee equal to the greater of any advances under the secured convertible promissory note operating facility described above or $500,000, at the time of any breach. Upon termination, the promissory note would immediately become due and payable.

An Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders has been called for Tuesday July 10, 2007 at 10:00AM EST at the offices of Lang Michener LLP, BCE Place, 181 Bay Street, 25th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This transaction has received the unanimous endorsement of the Company's Board, whose members have also agreed to vote their shares in favour. A circular outlining further details of this transaction will be mailed to shareholders. More details on this APA will be filed on www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com.