NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1999--The Board of Directors of CathayOnline (OTC BB:KYOM) has completed its corporate business plan and initial due diligence and will proceed to acquire the first Lottery Kiosks upon the receipt of its favorable legal opinion. This is expected to be completed during the next month. The Company has targeted a city in China with a population in excess of eight (8) million people to launch the project. The acquisition of approximately 200 electronic lottery kiosks is expected during the first phase of operations. The lottery kiosks earn 6% of gross revenues generated for the lotteries. It is estimated US $1.3 billion in lotteries were sold in the last 9 months. Lotteries in China are still in their infancy with only 6% of the population having indulged in Lotteries compared to 85% in the United States. This project confirms the focus of the Company to engage in businesses that provide significant cash flow opportunities and established management. CATHAYONLINE INC. On Behalf of the Board of Directors Brian Ransom, Director More information can be obtained about CathayOnline by visiting wfg.com. Statements included in this press release which are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by Public Law 104-67. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including "anticipate," "believe," "intends," "estimates," "expect," and similar expressions. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements, including without limitation, those relating to the Company's future business prospects are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. --30--sdf/sf* CONTACT: WORLDVISION FINANCIAL Susan Kough, 888/345-6060 or 407/834-8944 |