ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Feb. 27, 2013) - New Island Resources Inc. ("New Island") (TSX VENTURE:NIS.H) announces that, in accordance with TSX Venture Policy 2.5, the Company has not maintained the requirements for a TSX Venture Tier 2 company. Therefore, effective at the opening on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, the Company's listing will transfer to NEX, the Company's Tier classification will change from Tier 2 to NEX, and the Filing and Service Office will change from Calgary to NEX.
As of February 6, 2013, the Company is subject to restrictions on share issuances and certain types of payments as set out in the NEX policies.
The trading symbol for the Company will change from NIS.A to NIS.H. There is no change in the Company's name, no change in its CUSIP number and no consolidation of capital. The symbol extension differentiates NEX symbols from Tier 1 or Tier 2 symbols within the TSX Venture market.
Further to the TSX Venture bulletin dated November 2, 2012, trading in the shares of the Company will remain suspended. Members are prohibited from trading in the securities of the Company during the period of the suspension or until further notice.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harold Wareham, President and CEO
Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties not under the company's control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or expectations implied by these forward-looking statements.
"Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."
Contact Information:
New Island Resources Inc.
Harold Wareham
President
(709) 576-7711
