New Energy Systems Group Voluntarily Applying to Delist From NYSE MKT

SHENZHEN, CHINA--(Marketwired - April 16, 2013) -  New Energy Systems Group (NYSE MKT: NEWN) ("New Energy" or the "Company"), an original design manufacturer and distributor of Anytone® and MeePower® branded consumer backup power systems for mobile devices and solar related application products to service municipal power applications, today announced a correction to its prior estimated effective day of its delisting.

The Company has formally notified NYSE MKT on April 12, 2013 of the Company's intention to file a Form 25 - Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about April 22, 2013.The Company expects that the delisting will take effect on or about May 2, 2013.

About New Energy Systems Group

New Energy Systems Group is an original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and backup power systems for leading manufacturers of mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, MP3s and a variety of other portable electronics. The Company's end-user consumer products are sold under the Anytone® and MeePower® brand in China and globally. The fast pace of new mobile device introductions in China combined with a growing middle class make it fertile ground for New Energy's end-user consumer products. Additional information about the company is available at: www.newenergysystemsgroup.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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