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Tue, February 24, 2009
Mon, February 23, 2009 CryptoLogic Limited: CryptoLogic Discloses Letter to ex-CEO Concerning EGM Request
DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwire - Feb. 24, 2009) - CryptoLogic Limited (TSX:CRY)(TSX:CXY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a world leader in Internet casino and branded gaming software, is today filing with U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorities the letter sent to ex-CEO Javaid Aziz that details the deficiencies in his requisitions for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM). The letter also outlines the board of directors' issues and concerns with Mr. Aziz's conduct during and after his tenure as CEO, and the reasons behind the board's view that he is not suitable for a position on the board of CryptoLogic.
CryptoLogic sent the letter to Mr. Aziz on February 22 and provided him until 5:00 pm Eastern Time on February 23 to advise the company of how he intended to address the deficiencies in his requisitions. At the time of this release, the company has not received a response.
The letter also expresses the board's strong view that an EGM - with its substantial distraction and expense -- is not in the best interests of shareholders at a time when the board and management are focusing on returning the company to profitability. CryptoLogic's new business strategy is in the advanced stages of implementation, and shareholders will have an opportunity to evaluate the company's progress at an annual general meeting expected in late May or early June.
The complete letter to Mr. Aziz will be available on the EDGAR and SEDAR sites, which are accessible from the investor page of the CryptoLogic site ([ http://www.cryptologic.com/investor23.asp ]). To view a copy of the letter, visit: [ http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/cry223.pdf ]
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this news release which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the company's financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
