BENSALEM, Pa., May 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Smith & Smith LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities of Willbros Group, Inc. ("Willbros" or the "Company") (NYSE:WG), between October May 6, 2002 and May 16, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
The Complaint alleges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market during the Class Period concerning the Company's financial performance, thereby artificially inflating the price of Willbros securities.
No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased Willbros securities between May 6, 2002 and May 16, 2005, you have certain rights, and have until July 18, 2005, in which to move for Lead Plaintiff status. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard Smith, Esquire, of Smith & Smith LLP, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone, Toll-Free at (866)759-2275, or by email to howardsmithlaw@hotmail.com.