MFC Industrial Announces Board Changes To Reflect Trade Finance Focus

NEW YORK, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MFC Industrial Ltd. ("MFC" or the "Company") MIL announces today that in connection with the Company's new direction to focus on trade and structure finance including with its proposed acquisition of a Western European bank, Peter Kellogg and William Horn have stepped down as Directors of the Company.

Peter Kellogg commented:  "I am very supportive of the Company's focus on trade finance and banking and believe it represents an attractive opportunity. With this new direction, particularly the focus on Europe, I believe this is an opportune time for a change. I wish the Company the best success with this endeavor to enhance value for all of its stakeholders."

Michael Smith, the Managing Director of the Company, commented: "On behalf of MFC, I wish to thank Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Horn for their guidance and contributions. They leave the Company with their ideas on corporate governance firmly in place."

In connection with its new focus, the Company is conducting a search for candidates with experience and expertise with export credit agencies, trade finance and banking, particularly in Europe, in order to enhance its board.

About MFC Industrial Ltd.

MFC is a global supply chain company and is active in a broad spectrum of activities including:  sourcing a wide range of products, trade finance and logistics and risk management services for producers and consumers around the world. To obtain further information on the Company, please visit our website at: http://www.mfcindustrial.com.

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