To: Taki who wrote (113387 ) 4/30/2003 11:56:45 AM From: Taki Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 150070 OFCC .038 bid.Nice trading stock,on buy low sell high. (BSNS WIRE Ofek Capital Corp. -OFCC- Reduces its Current Shares Outstanding y 8.25% Ofek Capital Corp. -OFCC- Reduces its Current Shares Outstanding by 8.25% Message 18786955 Business Editors TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003--Ofek Capital Corp. (Pink Sheets:OFCC) has cancelled and brought back to the treasury 2,735,000 of their issued and outstanding common shares. The return represents approximately 8.25% of the Company's capital stock. The Company notes this is a significant step in reducing shareholders dilution and enhancing shareholders value. Shareholders can be confident that Ofek Capital remains committed to significantly increasing shareholder value through acquisitions, streamlining profitability, reducing the number of shares outstanding, share buy back programs, senior exchange listings and full financial disclosure. Ofek reiterates its commitment to pursue listing on the OTCBB and the BBX once it becomes available. About Ofek Capital - ofekcapital.com Ofek Capital is a North American financial services company that operates within the sub-prime lending and financing market. Ofek believes that the sub-prime market is the most lucrative niche in the financial services industry. Ofek Capital subsidiaries include: AJM Leasing, Mortgage Bankers of North America, Venture Capital, and SecondaryMarkets. -- Ofek leases used cars through its Ontario subsidiary, AJM Leasing -- Mortgage Bankers of North America, a California subsidiary, anticipates offering traditional mortgage banking services in 24 states -- Venture Capital Corp. is currently evaluating a number of equity involvements, funding and investment prospects. Upon completion of proper due diligence, Ofek will move forward with Venture Capital selections and expects its choices to enhance the Ofek balance sheet benefiting shareholder equity and value -- SecondaryMarkets, a California subsidiary, anticipates the development of a proprietary, patent pending, automated submission and lending approval software system. It will be state-of-the-art and capable of generating immediate loan approval from multiple loan providers This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect management's expectations regarding Ofek's future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. --30--CP/mi* CONTACT: Emerson Gerard Associates, West Palm Beach, Fla. Jerry Jennings, 561/881-7318 mediareply@egaplus.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING SOURCE: Ofek Capital Corp. Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com *** end of story ***