Lingo Media and Schoold Provide Update on Merger
By: Robert Diamond Jun. 30, 2017
TORONTO, ON and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Lingo Media Corporation (
"Both companies have each recently achieved significant commercial milestones, including two long-term university contracts for Schoold and the strategic alliance between HP and Lingo Media," said Schoold Chairman and controlling shareholder Lorne Abony. "With the focus that was required to close these high-priority deals for each company now behind us, we look forward to concluding the merger."
Michael Kraft, CEO of Lingo Media, said: "With these exciting commercial developments, spanning Latin America and the United States, we are positioning the merged entity for greater cross-selling opportunities and synergies."
As disclosed in press releases of March 23, 2017 and June 1, 2017, the parties are working towards finalizing a definitive agreement with respect to the Transaction, which is anticipated to be a merger of equals in which shareholders of each party will acquire 50% of the resulting entity. Upon execution of a definitive transaction agreement, Lingo Media will issue a subsequent press release containing more specific details of the Transaction, including a private placement financing to be completed concurrently with the closing of the Transaction.
About Schoold
Schoold is the leading mobile app for getting trusted advice on applying to university in the United States. With over one million served and thousands of rave reviews, the Schoold app functions as a higher education marketplace, connecting prospective students with colleges and universities. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "must-have" app for international students, Schoold is democratizing access to higher education and helping students everywhere get smart about investing in their future. Schoold is available worldwide on iPhone, Android, and Kindle devices. Schoold is proudly built by Vested Finance, Inc., in San Francisco, California.
To learn more, visit us on the web and download at the app store.
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About Lingo Media (
Lingo Media is a global EdTech company that is 'Changing the way the world learns English', developing and marketing products for learners of English through various life stages, from classroom to boardroom. By integrating education and technology, the company empowers English language educators to easily transition from traditional teaching methods to digital learning.
Lingo Media provides both online and print-based solutions through two distinct business units: ELL Technologies and Lingo Learning. ELL Technologies provides online training and assessment for English language learning, while Lingo Learning is a print-based publisher of English language learning programs in China.
Lingo Media has formed successful relationships with key government and industry organizations internationally, with a particularly strong presence in Latin America and China, and continues to both extend its global reach and expand its product offerings.
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Twitter: @LingoMediaCorp
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