Benzinga | Sep 24, 2021 03:14PM EDT

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Investor, AB Value Mgmt. Issues Press Release, Says 'Believes that Shareholders Deserve a Chance to Communicate Directly with the Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain,' Will Host Town Hall-Style Update Sept. 27

Believes that Shareholders Deserve a Chance to Communicate Directly with the Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain

The Forum will Feature each Candidate of the Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain

To be Hosted Virtually on Monday, September 27 at 3:00PM EDT

WESTFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AB Value Management LLC, collectively with its affiliates ("AB Value"), and the other participants in this solicitation (collectively, the "Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain") representing approximately 14.59% of the outstanding shares of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company"), today announced that Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain will be hosting a town hall for shareholders on Monday, September 27 at 3:00pm EDT.

"We strongly encourage all Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shareholders to attend our Town Hall-style meeting," commented Andrew T. Berger, Managing Member of AB Value. "With such an important decision looming, we want to provide shareholders every opportunity to learn about the full scope of our efforts to unlock value for shareholders and the current Board's crude attempts to thwart the shareholder franchise."

Mr. Berger continued, "David Polonitza, representing AB Value, plus nominees for the Board of Directors - Mark Riegel, Sandra Elizabeth Taylor, and Rhonda J. Parish - will be on the call and available for questions. Questions may be submitted in advance to RMCF@investor-com.com. With the 2021 Annual meeting less than two weeks away, we strongly encourage all shareholders to act now and vote for the Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain on the Blue proxy card."

The Concerned Shareholders of Rocky Mountain believe that the more shareholders take the time to interact and communicate with the group's candidates, the more shareholders will see that the choice is clear.

The Director-Nominees

* Rhonda J. Parish -- Has decades of corporate governance, franchising and legal experience in the retail and restaurant industries in her executive leadership at public companies, such as Walmart, Denny's, Einstein Bagels and Ruby Tuesday.

* Mark Riegel -- Possesses extensive executive expertise specifically within the chocolate and confection industry, particularly with respect to manufacturing and marketing, including at Russell Stover Chocolates, Ferrara Candy Company, and beginning career in brand management at Kraft.

* Sandra Elizabeth Taylor -- Brings a much-needed skillset to the Company of corporate social responsibility, combined with her decades of experience serving on public company boards and within executive leadership at DE Master Blenders/Sara Lee (former director), Cappella Education (former director) Starbucks (SVP, Corporate Responsibility) and Kodak (VP, Public Affairs).

Details on the Town Hall-style meeting

When: Monday, September 27, 3:00pm EDT

Where: https://agm.issuerdirect.com/rmcf