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Kaboose Completes the Sale of its UK operations to Funds Managed by Barclays Private Equity and its North American Assets to Di

^{Published on 2009-06-01 12:43:40, Last Modified on 2009-06-01 12:44:51 - Market Wire}
 

 TORONTO, June 1 /CNW/ - Kaboose Inc. (TSX: KAB), one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world, announced that it completed today the previously announced (i) sale of Kaboose's UK subsidiary, Kaboose Acquisition (UK) Company, to Romeo Bidco Limited, an affiliate of Barclays Private Equity Limited, for a purchase price of (pnds stlg)54 million in cash less third-party debt outstanding at closing which was approximately (pnds stlg)10 million ("UK Transaction"); and (ii) the sale of substantially all of its North American assets to Disney Online for approximately $23 million in cash (subject to a working capital adjustment) (the "North American Transaction"). Following the completion of a court-approved creditor claims process and liquidation, pursuant to which Kaboose expects to distribute approximately $0.65 in aggregate per common share to shareholders, Kaboose will be dissolved. The first distribution is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2009. To the extent that, among other things: (i) transaction and wind-up costs; (ii) Kaboose's net cash position at closing of the UK Transaction and North American Transaction; (iii) the absence of unidentified claims; (iv) working capital of the North American business at the time of closing; or (v) foreign exchange rates, are different than assumptions made by management, shareholders may receive aggregate distributions amounting to less than $0.65 per common share. Accordingly, Kaboose can give no assurances as to the total amount of distributions to shareholders. About Kaboose Inc. Kaboose Inc. is a global media company fully dedicated to meeting the needs of moms and their families. Kaboose ranks as one of the world's top five family destinations and is a respected leader in the online parenting category in three of the largest English speaking countries - the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Kaboose provides parents with an extensive array of relevant information, resources, tools and community that support their efforts during the parenting life cycle. Kaboose's websites include its award-winning flagship, Kaboose.com, which gives moms the tools they need to plan an active, healthy and rewarding family life; Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club, providing information, support and products for young families; BabyZone.com, serving the needs of expectant and new moms; ParentZone.com, a family-focused local resource and event site; AmazingMoms.com, providing simple and easy solutions for birthday parties, family crafts and special occasions; and Funschool.com which promotes learning while helping kids have fun. Kaboose trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "KAB". CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This document may contain forward-looking statements or future-oriented financial information (together "forward-looking statements") relating to the UK Transaction, the North American Transaction, future distributions to shareholders and the amounts of such distributions, Kaboose's business, strategy, operations or to the environment in which it operates, which are based on the Kaboose's current expectations, operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. While Kaboose considers these expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and/or are beyond Kaboose's control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, including among other things, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and the nature and extent of Kaboose's liabilities. For other potential risk factors which may impact Kaboose, readers are directed to Kaboose's annual information form dated March 31, 2009 for the year ending December 31, 2008, which is available under Kaboose's profile at [ www.sedar.com ]. Readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Kaboose disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information: Jonathan Pollack, Chief Financial Officer, TEL: (416) 593-3000, FAX: (416) 480-2803, [ www.kabdis.com ]