Argo Corporation Announces Digital Marketing Services Agreement with VHLA Media

TORONTO, April 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Argo Corporation ("Argo" or the "Company") (TSXV: ARGH) (OTCQX: ARGHF), leader in next-generation transit solutions, announced today that it has entered into a Digital Marketing Services Agreement (the "Agreement") with Black Swan Solutions Inc. DBA VHLA Media ("VHLA"), a British Columbia-based marketing agency led by Dawson Ignatieff, Tyler Kujala and Adam Emes. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Argo's digital presence and marketing outreach.

VHLA has been retained by Argo to provide a range of digital marketing services (the "Services"), including leading a digital ad campaign, for an anticipated period of one month (the "Term"). The Term commences on or around April 3, 2025, and may be extended for up to 12 months upon mutual written agreement. As of the date hereof, to the Company's knowledge, VHLA and each of its directors and officers do not, directly or indirectly, own any securities of the Company and has an arm's length relationship with the Company. The Company will not issue any securities to VHLA as compensation for its Services. As consideration for the provision of Services, and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Agreement, the Company will pay VHLA an aggregate of $30,000 (plus applicable taxes). The Company may, at its sole discretion, allocate up to an additional $500,000 (plus applicable taxes) for further services during the term or any extensions. Funding for the Services was obtained from the Company's general working capital.

About Argo

Argo delivers the first-ever vertically and publicly integrated city transit system, designed to augment public transportation and create a network of intelligently routed vehicles that work together to serve and scale to the needs of entire cities, putting people in control of their mobility. You can learn more at www.rideargo.com.

Praveen Arichandran, Co-CEO
Argo Corporation
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SOURCE ARGO CORPORATION

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