CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 1999--Avalon Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board(R), symbol AVAL) today announced that a permit was issued by the Commissioner of Corporations, State of California, relating to its planned merger with Appropriate Health Services.com, Inc. The permit was issued on March 11, 1999, following a Fairness Hearing held in Los Angeles. Avalon now plans to seek formal approval of the merger from its shareholders at a shareholder meeting, which is currently scheduled for March 30, 1999, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notification of the shareholders meeting, together with details of the merger, will be mailed to Avalon's shareholders within a week of today's announcement. Appropriate Health Services.com, Inc. is in the business of acquiring health and health care-related businesses. This release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may be materially different. Investors are encouraged to perform comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions. |