MerchantOnline.com 2-for-1 Stock Split Effective May 8 Business Editors MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2000--MerchantOnline.com (OTCBB:MRTO), (Frankfurt:WKZ928256) and (Berlin:WKZ928256), a leader in providing secure credit and debit card processing for Internet "e-tailers," today announced that the record date for its previously announced 2-for-1 stock split has been moved to My 5, 2000. Distribution of the new shares will occur on May 5, and trading on May 8 will reflect the stock split. MRTO shares purchased between May 1 and May 5 also will be eligible. Founded in December 1997, MerchantOnline.com provides a secure transaction network that enables businesses and consumers to use one payment system for both their real world and virtual world needs utilizing credit card, ATM/debit card and other payment programs. Except for historical matters, the matters in this press release are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties, which might affect the company's business and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. For more information, visit www.MerchantOnline.com. --30--gaa/mi* CONTACT: Fitzgerald Productions, Inc., Coral Springs, Fla. News Media Contacts: Elaine Fitzgerald or John Massey, 954/345-9899 or Investor Relations: Kevin Spencer, 888/369-9976 |