MOL Global, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit Resolved

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOL Global, Inc. MOLG ("MOL" or the "Company"), a leading e-payment enabler for online goods and services in emerging and developed markets, announced today an agreement has been reached to settle the consolidated class action lawsuit against MOL, certain of its current and former officers and directors, and underwriters which was initially filed in November 2014. The settlement does not require any reserve and will be covered by insurance.

The litigation, In re MOL Global, Inc. Securities Litigation, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, asserted class action claims under federal securities laws based on allegations of misstatements and omissions by MOL and certain of its current and former officers and directors. The final settlement of this lawsuit is conditional upon completion of appropriate documentation and approval by the Court. If approved by the Court, the settlement will lead to dismissal of the lawsuit.

About MOL Global, Inc.

MOL Global, Inc. MOLG is a leading e-payment enabler for online goods and services in emerging and developed markets. MOL operates a payments platform that connects consumers with digital content providers, telecommunications service providers and online merchants by providing a vast network of distribution channels that accepts cash and online payment methods. Its physical distribution network comprises more than 970,000 locations in 13 countries across 4 continents. The Company also has mobile payment channels, electronic distribution channels that accept major credit cards and online banking from more than 100 banks.

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