Ackroo Retains Equicom for Investor Relations Services

OTTAWA, Oct. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR) (the "Company"), today announced that it has retained TMX Equicom ("Equicom") to provide strategic investor relations and financial communications services.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay Equicom a monthly retainer fee of $7,000 for investor relations services commencing immediately. The term is for twelve months and can be cancelled on 30-days notice.

Neither Equicom nor any of its principals have an ownership interest, directly or indirectly, in Ackroo or its securities, and Ackroo has not granted Equicom or its principals any right to acquire any such interests.

Equicom is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Inc, and provides strategic communications services to approximately 100 public companies across a diverse range of industries from its offices in Toronto, Calgary and San Diego.

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.

Aaron Kabucis
TMX Equicom
Tel: [phone] x230
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Nelson
Vice President, Marketing | Ackroo
Tel: 613‐599‐2396 x705
Email: [email protected]