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2011 fiscal year-end results

March - 26 - 2012

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LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. REPORTS 2011 FISCAL YEAR-END RESULTS

GENTOFTE, DENMARK – (MARKET WIRE) – March 26, 2012 – LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCQX: LIQT) (“LiqTech”) announced today its financial and operational results for the last 12 months.

Financial highlights for the year ended December 31, 2011:

  • Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $21,192,177 compared to $15,728,817 for the year ended December 31, 2010, representing an increase of $5,463,360 or 35 percent
  • Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $5,027,811 compared to $3,673,844 for the year ended December 31, 2010, representing an increase of $1,353,967 or 37 percent
  • Net income attributable to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $917,211 compared to a loss of $6,629 for the year ended December 31, 2010, representing an increase of $923,840

Financial highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2011:

  • Net sales for the three month period ended December 31, 2011 were $7,639,431 compared to $3,267,640 for the same period in 2010, representing an increase of $4,371,791 or 133.8 percent.
  • Gross profit for the three month period ended December 31, 2011 was $1,712,559 compared to $607,090 for the same period in 2010, representing an increase of $1,105,469 or 182.1 percent.
  • Net income attributable to the Company for the three month period ended December 31, 2011 was $538,968 compared to a loss of $269,510 for the comparable period in 2010, representing an increase of $808,478

Operational Highlights for last 12 months:

  • Company completed reverse merger with Blue Moose Media, Inc.
  • Company entered into an alliance with Scandinavian Brake Systems; Company expands production  capacity of diesel particulate filters from 400,000 liters to 1,400,000 liters
  • LiqTech Pte Ltd was established as a majority owned company of LiqTech International A/S, and will service the South East Asian markets covering the entire LiqTech product portfolio
  • Company uplists on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX®
  • LiqTech issued 2,511,500 shares of its common stock in a registered direct placement of its shares at a per share price of $3.25 with net proceeds to LiqTech from the initial closing of approximately $7.4 million

“This has been a very exciting year for everyone at LiqTech.  During 2011, we became a public Company, significantly increased our revenues and product offerings, and most importantly increased our bottom line profit numbers by more than $900,000. In addition, we have successfully expanded our DPF business, established an office in South East Asia, uplisted our securities to trade on the highest level the OTC Market offers and successfully raised capital to continue to grow our business.  We are pleased with the Company’s performance while we continue growing and expanding into new markets,” concluded Mr. Andreassen.

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for liquid filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using proprietary silicon carbide technology. LiqTech’s products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies. For more information, please visitwww.liqtech.com.

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LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of  December 31,

As of December 31,

2011

2010

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash

$      1,033,057

$         559,259

Accounts Receivable, net

5,299,569

3,029,075

Other Receivables

1,528,362

517,296

Inventories

2,980,583

1,885,681

Prepaid Expenses

301,375

110,552

Current Deferred Tax Asset

17,786

7,000

Total Current Assets

11,160,732

6,108,863

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of

accumulated depreciation

6,647,217

6,423,027

OTHER ASSETS:

Other Intangible Assets

34,167

81,554

Other Investments

6,483

-

Deposits

146,184

43,537

Total Other Assets

186,834

125,091

Total Assets

$    17,994,783

$    12,656,981

LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of
December 31,

As of December 31,

2011

2010

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Lines of Credit

$     1,259,936

$     1,033,088

Current Portion of Notes Payable

259,396

100,000

Notes Payable -Related Party, net of discount

3,328,183

-

Current Portion of Capital Lease Obligation

191,444

156,204

Accounts Payable – Trade

3,026,960

1,065,567

Accrued Expenses

1,212,746

718,712

Accrued Income Taxes Payable

3,710

-

Other Accrued Liabilities

154

7,155

Total Current Liabilities

9,282,529

3,080,726

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt, less current portion

350,000

400,000

Long-Term Capital Lease Obligations, less current portion

950,351

925,749

Deferred Tax Liability

668,484

480,040

Total Long-Term Liabilities

1,968,835

1,805,789

Total Liabilities

11,251,364

4,886,515

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Common Stock; par value $0,001,

100,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized,

21,600,000 and 9,308,333 shares issued and

outstanding at December 31, 2011 and

December 31, 2010.

21,600

9,309

Additional Paid-in Capital

5,603,517

2,532,776

Treasury Stock, at cost, 46,070 shares held

at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

-

(25,019)

Retained Earnings

5,284,583

4,367,372

Deferred Compensation

(268,282)

-

Other Comprehensive Income, net

(596,011)

(256,123)

Note Receivable from a Shareholder, net of discount

(3,328,183)

(80,000)

Non-controlled Interest in Subsidiaries

26,195

1,222,151

Total Stockholders’ Equity

6,743,419

7,770,466

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$   17,994,783

$   12,656,981

LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

2011

2010

NET SALES

$     21,192,177

$    15,728,817

COST OF GOODS SOLD

16,164,366

12,054,973

GROSS PROFIT

5,027,811

3,673,844

OPERATING EXPENSES:

Selling Expense

1,484,992

1,476,656

General and Administrative Expenses

1,943,333

1,748,596

Research and Development

502,413

421,518

Total Operating Expense

3,930,738

3,646,770

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

1,097,073

27,074

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest and Other Income

100,986

64,916

Interest (Expense)

(203,682)

(214,520)

(Loss) on Investments

(57,684)

(123,647)

Gain on Currency Transactions

10,271

86,377

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Fixed Assets

411,436

(9,801)

Total Other Income (Expense)

261,327

(196,675)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

1,358,400

(169,601)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

359,508

145,531

NET INCOME (LOSS)

998,892

(315,132)

LESS NET INCOME (LOSS)

ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-

CONTROLLED INTEREST

IN SUBSIDIARIES

81,681

(308,503)

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE

TO LIQTECH

$         917,211

$          (6,629)

LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

2011

2010

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

$               0.06

$            (0.00)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON

SHARES OUTSTANDING

14,165,217

9,308,333

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

$               0.06

$            (0.00)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON

SHARES OUTSTANDING

ASSUMING DILUTION

16,096,973

9,308,333

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in the our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

Contact:

DC Consulting, LLC

407-792-3332

investorinfo@dcconsultingllc.com

Are you interested in joining a successful Danish clean tech company? LiqTech International A/S is looking for a new Test Engineer for its membrane division.

Link to the job offer:

Test Engineer for LiqTech International 05-03-2012

BALLERUP, DENMARK, Mar 02, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCQX: LIQT) (OTCBB: LIQT) (”LiqTech”) today announced it has priced the previously announced registered public offering of its common stock.

LiqTech will sell shares of its common stock in a registered direct placement of its shares at a per share price of $3.25. Commitments for 2,508,500 shares, aggregating to gross proceeds of approximately $8.2 million, have been received so far with respect to the initial closing. The initial closing of the offering is expected to take place on or about March 7, 2012, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Sunrise Securities Corp. is the exclusive placement agent for this transaction.

The shares described above were registered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-178837), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”) on February 13, 2012. A prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC.

This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of LiqTech, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the final prospectus can be obtained at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or from Sunrise Securities Corp., 600 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by calling (212) 421-1616, Attn: Mikel Eguia.

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for liquid filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using proprietary silicon carbide technology. LiqTech’s products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies. For more information, please visit www.liqtech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the SEC, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

LiqTech Contact:
DC Consulting, LLC
407-792-3332
investorinfo@dcconsultingllc.com

GENTOFTE, DENMARK, Feb 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCQX: LIQT) (OTCBB: LIQT) announced today that the Company is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX(R). OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks.

“We are very pleased to be trading on the highest tier that the OTC Markets Group offers,” stated Aldo Petersen, LiqTech Chairman of the Board.

Sunrise Securities Corp. will serve as LiqTech’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (”DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About OTC Markets Group Inc. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. The OTC Link(TM) platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. OTC Markets Group categorizes the wide spectrum of OTC companies into three tiers — OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB(R) (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink(TM) (the speculative trading marketplace) — so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visitwww.otcmarkets.com.

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation (”LiqTech”), is a cleantech company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for liquid filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using proprietary silicon carbide technology. LiqTech’s products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies. For more information, please visitwww.liqtech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

LiqTech Contact:

DC Consulting, LLC

407-792-3332

investorinfo@dcconsultingllc.com

OTC Markets Group Inc.

Media Contact:

Grace Keith

(212) 896-4428

grace@otcmarkets.com

GENTOFTE, Denmark, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — LiqTech International, Inc. (OTC BB: LIQT) announced today the establishment of a representative office in Singapore. LiqTech Pte Ltd is a majority owned company of LiqTech International A/S and will service the South East Asian markets covering the entire LiqTech product portfolio.
“This is a major step forward in the expansion of our sales and marketing strategy,” commented Lasse Andreassen, CEO of LiqTech International. “Singapore is a major hub for the water treatment industry in Asia; our presence in the region will allow us to meet the growing demand for new membrane technology for water treatment.

“Our presence in Singapore also provides LiqTech a unique opportunity to work with key academic, private and public institutions, seeking new uses for our membranes in Wastewater and Ballast Water Treatment. Furthermore, as the region tackles air quality issues and seeks better air quality in Asian cities, we see future opportunities for LiqTech emission control technologies,” concluded Mr. Andreassen.

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation (”LiqTech”), is an award winning cleantech company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for liquid filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops proprietary products using patented silicon carbide technology. LiqTech’s products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies. For more information, please visit www.liqtech.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

Contact:DC Consulting, LLC407-792-3332investorinfo@dcconsultingllc.com

SOURCE LiqTech International, Inc.

www.prnewswire.com

GENTOFTE, DENMARK, Nov 14, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCBB: LIQT) announced today its financial and operational results for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Lasse Andreassen, CEO of LiqTech, stated, “We are very pleased with the Company’s third quarter results. Our third quarter results represent an improved quarter relative to the same quarter in 2010.”

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Liqtech has for more than a decade developed and manufactured products of Re-crystallized silicon carbide. Among these, LiqTech has specialized in 3 business areas: Diesel Particulate filters (DPFs) for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines, Ceramic membranes for water filtration and Kiln Furniture for the refractory industry.
In all three areas LiqTech produces with focus on quality, continuous development and competitive pricing. LiqTech strives towards being a progressive and reliable supplier that customizes our products to fulfill your specific needs. You will find a basic overview on this website of all three business areas, and please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Go to business areas to find out more about ceramic membranes, DPF, Emission control and Kiln furniture.


LiqTech Presentation

RIVERTON, UTAH – (PR NEWSWIRE) – October 20, 2011 – LiqTech International, Inc. (OTC BB: LIQT) announced today that Company has appointed Tim Rogers as the Director of International Sales and Marketing.

Mr. Rogers, prior to joining Liqtech International A/S, held the positions of interim Chief Executive Officer and Board Director for Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. from September, 2010 until the merger with Catalytic Solutions later that year. Prior to that he served as Executive VP of global operations with Clean Diesel since joining them in 2004. Prior to Clean Diesel he was Director of Sales and Marketing for ADAS Consulting, Ltd, a former UK government agency, focusing on the living and growing environment and providing lead and policy consultancy to the UK government and industry. From 1993 to 2002, Mr. Rogers served as a Global Business Manager of The Associated Octel Company Ltd, a multinational petrochemical company based in the UK. Mr. Rogers formed Octel’s Emission Technology business unit developing new emission control technology and setting up Adastra Ltd, a retrofit emission control company. Mr. Rogers has been in the petrochemicals business for nearly 25 years. In that time he has worked for The Exxon Corporation and Ethyl Petroleum where he held roles in R&D, international sales and business management. Mr. Rogers has a background in agriculture and mechanical/production engineering, studying at the Brooks University in Oxford.

Lasse Andreassen, CEO of LiqTech International, stated, “It is a testament to our core values and reputation as a young dynamic company that we have been able to attract a candidate of such international standing and reputation that Timothy comes with. Having received so much positive feedback from our existing and potential customers after going public in August, he joins us at an important time for LiqTech as we are expanding our product line and targeting the international markets in need of LiqTech’s products. Timothy’s wealth of experience will allow us to focus on the critical areas of growth and we are pleased to welcome him to our team.”

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“LiqTech”), is an award winning cleantech company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for water filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops proprietary products using patented silicon carbide technology. LiqTech’s products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in the our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

Contact:
DC Consulting, LLC
407-792-3332

LiqTech – now in Germany!

September - 22 - 2011

LiqTech has decided to be represented in the German market to increase our activities in the region. LiqTech CEO, Mr. Lasse Andreassen, explains “We consider Germany to be a very attractive market for our membrane technology, and we want to offer an even better support for our existing and future customers in the region”.
Dr. Rainer Siegmeier has been appointed as General Manager for the office, which will be situated in the Frankfurt area. Dr. Siegmeier has extensive experience in membrane processes.

Dr. Siegmeier can be contacted via:
Email: rsi@cometas.dk
Mobile: +49 (0)163 630 4937

LiqTech International Inc.  has been listed on the OTC in New York, USA. See details in attached press release.

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