LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 01/07/09 -- Marshall Holdings International, Inc. (OTCBB: MHLI) -- "Marshall Holdings has completed its due diligence with regard to the planned merger of Rudy Beverage and has decided that it is not in the best interests of the Company to proceed at this time," stated Elwood Sprenger, Marshall's Chairman. He continued, "The Company will continue to look for acquisitions and/or mergers that fit our business model and strengthen the Company's distribution. We are very excited about our future going into 2009 and anticipate a very productive year."

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FORWARD-LOOKING SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

A number of statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development, and market acceptance conditions, successful integration of acquisitions and the ability to secure additional sources of financing. The actual results that MHLI may achieve could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.