Lingo Media and Kickwheel Terminate Proposed Merger


TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LM) (OTC:LMDCF) (FRANKFURT:LIMA) ("Lingo Media” or the “Company”), a global provider of digital and print-based English language learning solutions, and Kickwheel Company (formerly Schoold/Vested Finance, Inc.) (“Kickwheel”), the developer and operator of the leading mobile college marketplace app, reported that their merger, announced August 10, 2017, will not be proceeding. 

While the two companies will not formally combine, they still expect to work closely together to benefit from the strong cross-selling opportunities that would result from tapping into each other’s respective networks. Kickwheel’s network includes over 3,000 universities and colleges in the US, while Lingo Media has a growing client base of government, educational institutions and business organizations in Latin America and Asia.

“Based on current market conditions, both parties decided not to proceed with the merger as planned. However, we still expect to continue to work closely with Kickwheel to broaden the reach of our best-in-class English language learning products throughout their network of US-based universities and colleges,” said Michael Kraft, President & CEO of Lingo Media. “At the same time, we plan to continue to strengthen our growing presence in Latin America and Asia, as we secure new sales contracts, gain traction and grow market share.”

“We look forward to continuing our relationship with Lingo Media and still believe strongly in the potential cross-selling opportunities available to both companies,” said Joe Ross, CEO of Kickwheel.

About Kickwheel:

Kickwheel’s flagship College Fair app (formerly 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 College Fair 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. Kickwheel’s operations are based in San Francisco, California.

About Lingo Media

Lingo Media is a global provider of best-in-class digital and print-based English language learning solutions that are 'Changing the way the world learns English.'

Developed for learners of English at every level, Lingo Media’s ELL Technologies products combine a vast content library with proprietary technology. ELL Technologies’ intuitive dashboards enable students to track and manage their progress, and allow teachers to organize and interact with students, providing ongoing support. Lingo Media’s Lingo Learning division is a print-based publisher of English language learning programs in China.

Lingo Media’s product and program are marketed through established sales channels to key education, government and business organizations in Latin America and China and continues to extend its global reach and expand its product offerings.

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For further information, contact:
Lingo Media
Michael Kraft, President & CEO
Tel: (+1) 416-927-7000 Ext. 23
Toll Free: 1-866-927-7011
Email: mkraft@lingomedia.com
To learn more, visit us at www.lingomedia.com

Kickwheel Company

Joe Ross, CEO
Tel: (650) 665-9676
Email: Joe@kickwheel.com
To learn more, visit us at www.kickwheel.com

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