RUM Acquires Two Liquor Stores
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA, March 14, 2013 /FSC/ - Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc. (RUM - TSX Venture), (the "Company" or "Rocky Mountain"), listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), today announced it has completed the acquisition of two stores in Central Alberta.
The Company previously announced on January 24, 2013, it had entered into an agreement to purchase up to four stores from a single vendor, subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to the completion of a due diligence review, the amendment of real property leases and the receipt of senior lender approval.
The purchase price of all assets acquired, including inventory, is significantly less than the previously announced estimate of $3,000,000 in January. The Company had sufficient financial resources to complete the transaction with cash.
Rocky Mountain has available term financing of $14,250,000 that it can use to continue to execute on its growth strategy. Andersons currently operates 43 stores in Alberta, including 11 stores in Northern Alberta, 21 stores in Central Alberta and 11 stores in Southern Alberta.
About Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain owns 100% of Andersons Liquor Inc. ("Andersons"), headquartered in Edmonton Alberta, which currently own and operate 43 private liquor stores in that province, up from 18 stores since the Common Shares began trading in December 2008. It is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V:RUM).
In 2012 the Company was ranked 220 in the inaugural Alberta Venture 250, recognizing Alberta's highest grossing companies based on 2011 results. The ranking published in the September issue of Alberta Venture and online at v250.albertaventure.com was evaluated on the 2011 revenue of Andersons Liquor Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RUM.
Also in 2012, the Company was ranked in the 24th annual PROFIT 200 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine in September based on 2011 results. The Company ranked 160th overall. This is the second consecutive year the Company has been ranked in the Profit 200. The award was evaluated on the five-year growth of Andersons Liquor Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The rankings were published in the Summer issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com. The PROFIT 200 is Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future growth of the Company, and the ability to execute its business strategy. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and in particular results achieved in 2012 and previous periods. Past results might not be a certain indication of future performance, which is subject to other risks, including but not limited to changes in operational policies, changes in management, changes in strategic focus, market conditions and customer preferences. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that these events may not materialize as well as those additional factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in RUM's Management Discussion and Analysis, which can be obtained at www.sedar.com. If they do materialize, there remains a risk of non-execution for any reason.
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.
For further information:
Peter J. Byrne
Chief Executive Officer
(780) 686-7383
Sarah Stelmack
Chief Financial Officer
(780) 863-2326
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Source: Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc. (TSX-V RUM)
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