Acres International to Appeal Lesotho Court Decision; (Note to Editors: The following statement is Acres International's reaction to its conviction in a Lesotho court in connection with its contracts on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Attachments are as background).

PR Newswire | September 17, 2002 | Copyright

TORONTO -- Acres International said today it was shocked by the decision handed down by a trial judge in Lesotho and would immediately begin an appeal. Acres continues to strongly declare its innocence of the charges and will take vigorous action to protect its good name.

Acres is proud of its efforts to assist in developing countries around the world and it is also proud of its 78 year unblemished record for ethical business practice and its high reputation for integrity and honesty in international development.

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