Writing on the Wall?I think everyone should read this release from yesterday again reading between the lines today. The writing could be on the wall for this one. I could be wrong but, I would hate to be right and not have said anything. I wouldn't want to be caught with shares during a suspension that leads to a cease trade order and delisting and I figure you wouldn't either.
Mosaic Group Inc. Responds to Inquiry
4/30/03
TORONTO, Apr 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
In response to inquiries from the Toronto Stock Exchange, Mosaic Group Inc. (the 'Company') (TSX:MGX) confirmed today there have been no material undisclosed developments.
In December, 2002, Mosaic Group Inc. obtained an order in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under the Companies'Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) to initiate the restructuring of its debt obligations and capital structure. Additionally, certain of Mosaic's US Subsidiaries commenced proceedings for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas. Pursuant to these filings, Mosaic and its relevant subsidiaries continue to operate under a stay of proceedings.
As stated in its press release of January 28, 2003, Mosaic retained Lazard Freres &Co. LLC, New York, as Investment Banker, to assist in the possible sale of all or part of the Company. This process is progressing smoothly. The Company believes that, based on current indications of interest and based on outstanding creditor claims, there will be no recovery for its shareholders.
Mosaic also announced today that it will be unable to file its audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 (the 'Financial Statements') by the required filing date under applicable Canadian securities legislation.
The preparation and filing of the Financial Statements is delayed due to the ongoing restructuring of Mosaic's debt obligations and capital structure. An announcement will be made when and if Mosaic determines that it will be in a position to file its Financial Statements. In accordance with OSC Policy 57- 603, Mosaic intends to satisfy the provisions of the alternate information guidelines until it has satisfied its financial statement filing requirements by filing with the relevant securities regulatory authorities throughout the period in which it is in default, the same information it provides to all of its creditors at the times the information is provided to the creditors and in the same manner as it would file a material change report pursuant to the Securities Act (Ontario).
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS --------------------------
The Company and its representatives periodically make written and spoken forward-looking statements and projections, including those contained in the annual and quarterly reports to shareholders. Substantial risks and uncertainties exist with respect to such factors as the maintenance of client relationships, client credit risk, complying with terms of debt agreements, the performance of capital markets, changes in interest rates, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the retention of key management and availability of employees for hire, changes in labour and other laws to which the Company is subject, the impact of terrorism on consumer and business behavior, competition, and overall economic performance, as well as various other risk factors that will be listed from time to time in the Company's reports or other forms of public disclosure whether written or oral. Because of these risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from those contained in the Company's projections or other forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers when making decisions to consider the risks and uncertainties inherent in relying on forward-looking statements made by the Company and its representatives at this or any other time.
About Mosaic Group Inc. -----------------------
Mosaic Group Inc., with operations in the United States and Canada, is a leading provider of results-driven, measurable marketing solutions for global brands. Mosaic specializes in three functional solutions: Direct Marketing Customer Acquisition and Retention Solutions; Marketing &Technology Solutions; and Sales Solutions &Research, offered as integrated end-to-end solutions. Mosaic differentiates itself by offering solutions steeped in technology, driven by efficiency and providing measurable and sustainable results for our Brand Partners. Mosaic trades on the TSX under the symbol MGX. Further information on Mosaic can be found on its web site at www.mosaic.com.
SOURCE Mosaic Group Inc.
Hap Stephen, Chief Restructuring Officer, Mosaic Group Inc.,(416) 813-0739 ext. 2228, E-mail: stephenh@mosaicgroupinc.com; CatherineG. Barbaro, Vice President Legal, Mosaic Group Inc., (416) 813-4286, E-mail:barbaroc@mosaicgroupinc.com(MGX.)
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