Willbros Group, Inc. NYSE: WG

A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of all purchasers of publicly traded securities of Willbros Group, Inc. ("Willbros") between May 6, 2002 and May 16, 2005 (the "Class Period").

The Complaint alleges that Willbros violated federal securities laws by issuing false or misleading public statements. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that James K. Tillery, the former President of Willbros International, Inc., and certain other Willbros employees had engaged in multiple illegal activities, including bribery of government officials in order to obtain lucrative foreign construction contracts. Willbros is currently under investigation by the United States Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission for violations of American law, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. When this information was disclosed on May 16, 2005, Willbros stock fell from a close of $15.92 per share on May 16, 2005, to close at $11.00 per share on May 17, 2005.

If you acquired the securities of the defendants during the Class Period you may, no later than the Lead Plaintiff Deadline shown above, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff through counsel of your choice. You may also choose to remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements.