Trading symbol: CERP (NASDAQ)

Cereplast, Inc.
300 North Continental Blvd., Suite 100
El Segundo, California 90245
(310) 676-5000
(310) 676-5003
info@cereplast.com
www.cereplast.com

Overview____________________________________________________________________________

Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ:CERP) designs and manufactures proprietary starch-based, and algae-based bio-
plastic resins. These bio-resins can replace a significant portion of the petroleum-based additives with bio-
based material such as starches from tapioca, corn, wheat and potatoes; and algae, which can be cultivated
for specific uses. Demand from consumers and manufacturers for bio-plastics is growing exponentially.

“Cereplast’s bio-resins can be commercially produced at Public Company Stats

competitive prices with the added benefit of being made from
renewable resources.” Ticker CERP
CIK 0001324759
SIC Code 2821
Investment Highlights State of Incorporation Nevada
Price (04/12/10) $4.85
¾ Cereplast’s bio-plastics technologies are proprietary, patented and are 52 wk. high/low $7.00/ $2.80
unsurpassed in the industry; Avg. Volume (30 day) 17,787
¾ According to a recent University of Utrecht study, it is estimated that global
Outstanding Shares 10.99M
demand for bio-plastics, including plastic resins that are biodegradable or derived
from plant-based sources, will increase by 400% to 890,000 metric tons by 2013. Float 6.80M
¾ Some predict the U.S. market to reach $10 billion a year by 2020, a tenfold Preferred Stock N/A
increase from 2007, According to a recent article by CNN International. Market Capitalization 47.90M
¾ The ‘Green’ element… Demand for bio-based resins is constantly increasing Insider Ownership 26.5%
due to consumer demand for sustainable solutions; Institutional Ownership 19.6%
¾ Cereplast holds 48 patents and patent applications in the U.S. and Worldwide Short Interest (% float) N/A
on a portfolio of bio-resin formulations; Price/Sales 17.31
¾ The company has entered into contractual supply agreements or has successfully Price/Book 9.11
tested its bio-resins with a number of blue chip companies, including: Georgia
Pacific, Bunge, Dorel Juvenile, Pace, Innoware, Genpak, Penley and Solo Cup; *Information per Yahoo!
Finance, Edgar and
Detailed Overview Thomson. Data as of 4/12/10.

Cereplast has developed and is commercializing proprietary bio-based resins through two On the Web: www.cereplast.com
complementary product families: Cereplast Compostables ®, renewable, ecologically
sound substitutes for single-use petroleum-based plastics and Cereplast Hybrid Investor Relations contact:
Resins®, which replace up to 50% of the petroleum-based content of durable petroleum- Andrew Haag
based plastics with materials from renewable resources. The Company has also recently IRTH Communications, LLC
launched an algae-based bioplastics iniative. ALL Cereplast bio-resins are BPA free. 520 Broadway, Suite 350 #111
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Compostable and Hybrid Resins can be used in the following conventional converting
Phone: 866-976-IRTH (4784)
processes:
Fax: 310-919-2102
cerp@irthcommunications.com
• Injection molding; Thermoforming; Blown film; Blow molding
www.irthcommunications.com
• Extrusion for profiles
• Extrusion coating Disclaimer: Except for historical information
*All of the resins are genetically modified organism (“GMO”)-free and FDA-compliant
contained herein, the statements in this fact sheet
are forward looking and made pursuant to the safe
Cereplast Compostables® harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A fuller discussion
ƒ Made from 100% annually renewable resources; of Cereplast’s risks and uncertainties are
ƒ Certified bio-degradable and compostable by the BPI; described in the Company’s filings with the
ƒ Launched commercially in November of 2006; Securities and Exchange Commission.
ƒ Offers 14 commercial grades of compostable resins;
ƒ Target markets: foodservice and rigid packaging applications;
 Management
Cereplast Hybrid Resins®
Frederic Scheer, Founder, Chairman and
ƒ Blends of traditional petroleum based resins (like polypropylene) and a Chief Executive Officer
proprietary basket of industrial grade starches;
Mr. Scheer became involved in the
ƒ Designed to offer similar properties to traditional polyolefin such as impact
biodegradable plastics industry in 1994 through
strength and heat deflection temperature, and is compatible with existing
Montedison SpA, a large chemical
converter processes and equipment;
conglomerate operating Novamont SpA, an
ƒ Currently offers two commercial grades in this product line;
Italian resin manufacturer and research
ƒ Target markets – automotive, consumer goods, consumer electronics, medical,
company. Foreseeing that the demand for
packaging and construction.
biodegradable products in North America would
expand rapidly by the end of the decade,
Financial Highlights
Scheer secured the exclusive distribution rights
Fiscal 2009 (Period ending 12/31/09) Highlights: in North America for Mater-Bi™ resins. Soon
thereafter, he began North American distribution
¾ Net Sales: $2,751,445 of Mater-Bi, a 100% biodegradable resin
¾ Gross Margins: 12.27% patented and produced by Novamont.
¾ Operational expenses: $5,714,257
Scheer created the Biodegradable Products
Fiscal 2009-2010 Outlook: Institute (BPI), and this non-profit organization
has quickly become the largest biodegradable
¾ Cereplast has moved its manufacturing facility to Seymour, Indiana, and has also association in the world, with more than 40
announced recently that it intends to have its resin manufactured by third party members, including BASF, DuPont, Georgia-
compounders. This will positively impact cash flow; Pacific, NatureWorks, Dow and Eastman.
¾ Cereplast is expecting to reach cash flow break-even in 2010. Scheer has been selected as 2010 BioPlastics
Council Chair by The Society of the Plastics
Growth Strategy Industry, Inc. (SPI) BioPlastics Council.

¾ Cereplast is looking to grow its business by expanding product applications for

Cereplast resins and developing, patenting and commercializing additional bio- Prior to his involvement in the biodegradable
based resins to meet customer needs, including its NEW Algae-based initiative; industry, Scheer was a merchant banker in
¾ The development “pipeline” is rapidly expanding; over 180 customer relationships Europe. He holds a Doctor of Laws from the
with 64 customers in prototype stage and 20 customers with commercialized University of Paris, a Master’s Degree in
products as of today. Cereplast’s total potential volume in the development Finance and a Master’s Degree in Political
“pipeline” is > 450 million pounds; Sciences from Institut d’Etudes Politiques,
¾ Consolidation of manufacturing to Seymour, Indiana, which reduces costs and Paris, France. Scheer, a US citizen, is fluent in
gives the Company a central, strategically positioned location to serve the US; French, Spanish, Italian and English.
¾ Cereplast resins can address > 20% of the 495 billion pounds of commodity William Kelly, Senior Vice President,
thermoplastics produced annually. Technology
Mr. Kelly is a specialist in polymer product
New Developments development, with 26 years of related industrial
experience innovating new thermoplastic
In April 2010, Cereplast’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market materials, which have been useful for serving
under the symbol ‘CERP’. The company received approval to up-list its shares to demanding applications. He led technical efforts
NASDAQ on April 9, 2010. to develop fiber forming polylactide material with
a unique property set for Chronopol. He planned
In March 2010, Cereplast began bioplastics production at its new state-of-the-art facility in and directed activities leading to product
Seymour, Indiana. The company also entered into a new distribution agreement with ATSA commercialization for over 50 new polymer
CHILE SA to supply bio plastic resins in Chile and Peru. Under the agreement, ATSA will systems and products to meet customer needs.
provide both Cereplast Compostables® and Hybrids Resins®. In addition, the company He has received Academy Award recognition for
teamed up with Oculus3D to introduce the world’s first biodegradable/compostable 3D technical achievement for BIOSNOW2 – a
glasses to movie theaters. movie special effect for “snow” (based on a
polylactic acid polymer) for outdoor scenes.
In January 2010, Cereplast appointed an additional independent director, Mr. Steve Hanni
to its Board of Directors, and engaged New York City-based securities law firm Sichenzia He has originated 20 patent applications with six
Ross Friedman Ference LLP (‘SRFF’) to act as legal counsel. issued, participated in numerous technical trials
and presented papers worldwide.
In September 2009, Cereplast was granted patent protection for its breakthrough Dave Homyak Marketing and Sales Western
Cereplast Hybrid Resins® from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). USA, Director
The USPTO Letter of Allowance describing patent 10,506,418 adds to the company’s Mr. Homyak joins Cereplast after a successful
growing intellectual property portfolio. Currently, Cereplast holds a total of 48 patents and international career with GE Plastics, a global
patent applications in the U.S. and abroad covering two families of resins: Cereplast leading Polyolefin company. Homyak held
Compostables® and Cereplast Hybrid Resins®. several management positions in sales,
marketing, product development and technical
Expanding International Relationships service.
Bob Williams Marketing and Sales Eastern
Cereplast announced that Bunge Alimentaris, a Brazilian subsidiary of Bunge, Ltd. (NYSE: USA, Director
BG), a $45B per year agri-business and food conglomerate, will be rolling out its Cereplast Mr. Williams joins Cereplast also from GE
Compostables® in the form of margarine tubs that will be used throughout Brazil. Plastics, a global leading Polyolefin company.
Homyak held several management positions in
Cereplast has extended its distribution agreement with A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: sales, & marketing.
SHLM) to include all Europe. A. Schulman, Inc. is a leading international supplier of high-
performance plastic compounds and resins used as raw materials in a variety of markets.