MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 7, 2011) - CML HealthCare Inc. (TSX:CLC) (the "Company" or "CML"), is exiting its medical imaging operations in the United States by entering into two separate agreements to sell the business to RadNet, Inc. ("RadNet") and The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation ("Johns Hopkins") for a combined total consideration of US$51.5 million.

The transaction with RadNet included all of CML's medical imaging operations in the U.S., comprising 21 centres, with the exception of two imaging centres sold to Johns Hopkins. The business was sold to RadNet for total consideration of US$42.9 million including US$28.2 million cash, a US$9.0 million note receivable, and US$5.7 million capital lease obligations assumed by RadNet. The transaction closed on November 7, 2011. The note receivable bears interest at 6% per annum and is repayable in equal monthly instalments over five years.

The agreement with Johns Hopkins provides for the sale of certain assets related to two imaging centres in Maryland for cash consideration of US$8.6 million. This transaction is subject to certain closing conditions and the proceeds from this sale are expected to be received in the first quarter of 2012.

Upon closing of both transactions, net cash proceeds of approximately US$34 million, net of transaction costs, will be used to reduce CML's net debt as the proceeds are received.

"After conducting a thorough review and financial assessment of its U.S. operations, divesting this business was determined to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. CML wishes RadNet and Johns Hopkins well as they continue to offer excellence in patient care to the community in Maryland, Delaware and Rhode Island," said Patrice Merrin, Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer. "CML will build on its businesses in Canada, operating 118 laboratory collection centres and 77 diagnostic imaging centres across Ontario, 19 imaging centres in British Columbia, and nine imaging centres in Alberta," she continued. "Kent Wentzell, Senior Vice President U.S. Operations will return to CML as Senior Vice President, Imaging Operations."

About CML HealthCare Inc.

Based in Mississauga, Ontario, CML HealthCare Inc. is a leading provider of laboratory testing services in Ontario operating 118 laboratory collection centres and the largest provider of medical imaging services in Canada with 105 imaging centres. CML is publicly-traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CLC" and has approximately 89.8 million common shares outstanding. For more information, please visit [ www.cmlhealthcare.com ].

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