SHENZHEN, CHINA--(Marketwire - March 26, 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 that its Board of Directors has received a notice from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Weihe ("Jack") Yu, to withdraw his preliminary, non-binding proposal dated February 28, 2013, which stated that Mr. Yu intends to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not currently owned by him in a going private transaction at a proposed price of $1.30 per share in cash. Mr. Yu currently beneficially owns approximately 13.65% of the Company's common stock.

Mr. Weihe ("Jack") Yu, Chairman and CEO of New Energy Systems Group, said, "The Company and I received many responses after my proposal letter was announced. Based on these feedbacks, I decided to withdraw my prior proposal letter. However, considering the Company's current situation and future development, the Company and I together will seek more applicable solutions for the Company."

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
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ([ www.sec.gov ]). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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