Net Express is the old Micro Focus?

I last used micro focus in 2000, So Net Express is the old Micro Focus correct? I know that the company got bought out, not sure.....
I been away from COBOL for about 5 years and like to get back into it.
I am unemployed at the moment. I figure this would be a great way to refresh myself with COBOL
Used to work with CRM systems for a mainframe but used to do the bulk of the work using MicroFocus on a PC.

Suggestions on how I should proceed? 

Thanks
Rudy