ST. LOUIS (October 12, 2009) - Divergence, Inc., a world leader in the discovery of products for the control of parasites in agriculture and medicine, was honored to be named the Governor's 2009 Technology Company of the Year for the State of Missouri by Governor Jeremiah W. ("Jay") Nixon. The award was presented by Governor Nixon at the annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development in Saint Louis, Missouri.

"The Divergence team is proud of the work that we are doing to discover and advance products that will help the world meet its nutritional needs in an environmentally responsible fashion and will allow people, companion animals, and livestock to lead healthier, more productive lives," said Derek Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Divergence. "We are grateful for the recognition from the Governor and the Department of Economic Development."

"Divergence is fortunate to operate in a region that is rich in scientific talent and science-based organizations, both academic and private enterprise," said Rapp. "Divergence's achievements to date are, foremost, a reflection of the great team of scientists we have recruited both locally and nationally, but they are also a result of having a wealth of regional resources to support our growth as a company and the advancement of our technology."

Divergence operates from new state-of-the-art laboratories at the Bio-Research & Development Growth Park on the campus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Divergence, Inc., a world leader in the application of genomics and informatics to agriculture and infectious disease, discovers and develops products for the safe and effective control of parasites. The company's initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, devastating unseen pests that cause billions of dollars in crop loss annually and widespread disease in humans and animals. For more information visit Divergence's Web site at www.divergence.com.