Ackroo Announces Issuance of Stock Options

OTTAWA, Oct. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR) (the "Company") today announced,pursuant to the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange, that it has granted options to purchase 3,309,222 common shares of Ackroo to directors and officers of Ackroo.

The stock options were granted pursuant to the terms of Ackroo's stock option plan and are exercisable at $0.45 per share. These grants form part of an overall annual remuneration package for directors and officers.  Stock option grants are subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

About Ackroo
Ackroo enables small to medium sized businesses, independent merchants and business networks to increase profitability and build long-term customer relationships through customized loyalty and rewards programs. Their web-based solutions provide the power of a massively scalable software platform in a lightweight online tool that works with existing point-of-sale equipment, making it easy and affordable for businesses of any size to design and launch their own five-star loyalty program. Ackroo's online and in-store loyalty program options provide a blend of stored value capabilities and diverse loyalty incentives, arming businesses with their own 'private currency' and the flexibility to create customized loyalty programs that resonate with their customers. Ackroo is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit: www.ackroo.com.

The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.  These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding business strategy, plans and other expectations, beliefs, goals, objectives, information and statements about possible future events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks, which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by Ackroo Inc. and described in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur or, if any of them do so, what benefits Ackroo will derive there-from.

 

SOURCE: Ackroo Inc.

For further information:

Aaron Kabucis
TMX Equicom
Tel: [phone] x230
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Jennifer Nelson
Vice President, Marketing | Ackroo
Tel: 613‐599‐2396 x705
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