Viking Investments Group, Inc. ("Viking") (OTC Pink: VKIN) (PINKSHEETS: VKIN) is pleased to announced it has signed two agreements with an investment banking firm based in New York City (the "IBF"), an Advisory Agreement and a Placement Agent Agreement. The IBF is a member in good standing of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the IBF will provide, among other things, advice and consultation regarding the strategic direction and financial objectives of Viking, including with respect to acquisitions and other transactions presently being considered by Viking. Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, the IBF will assist Viking on a best efforts basis with raising capital, both debt and equity, to facilitate the completion of suitable transactions as determined by Viking's management.
As indicated in its transition announcement on February 28, 2014, Viking provides professional advisory and consulting services to established companies in the United States and Canada with superior management and positive cash flow, but in need of specific expertise to advance their particular business plan.
Viking is not an investment company, as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Viking will file an 8-K with respect to the foregoing in compliance with SEC regulations.
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CONTACT:
For additional information please contact:
Viking Investments Group, Inc.
1330 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 23A
New York, NY 10019
Email: IR@vikinginvestments.com
Website: www.vikinginvestments.com (will be updated accordingly)