MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - IOU FINANCIAL
INC. ("IOU" or "the Company"; TSX-V:IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), announces today that Canadian Business and PROFIT
ranks IOU Financial as the fourth-fastest growing company on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Maclean's magazine and at
CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.
IOU Financial makes the 2017 PROFIT 500 list as the fourth fastest growing company with five-year revenue growth of
8,600%.
"It is never easy to earn a spot on the PROFIT 500, but this year's applicant pool was the most competitive yet," says
Deborah Aarts, PROFIT 500 program manager. "This year's winners demonstrate the resilience,
innovation and sheer management smarts it takes to build a thriving business today. Canada — and
the world — needs more entrepreneurial success stories like these."
"We are honoured to be as the fourth fastest growing company on the PROFIT 500 list. This achievement reflects the dedication
and strength of our team," said CEO Philippe Marleau. "We look forward to continued growth and our
ongoing efforts to be the preferred and trusted lender to merchants in the US and Canada."
About the PROFIT 500
For 29 years, the PROFIT 500 has been Canada's most respectable and influential ranking of
entrepreneurial achievement. Developed by PROFIT and now published in Maclean's magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the
PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian companies on five-year revenue growth. For more information on the ranking, visit PROFIT500.com or
CanadianBusiness.com.
About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is
the country's premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business
strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.
About IOU Financial
IOU Financial Inc. provides small businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada access to the
capital they need to seize growth opportunities quickly. Typical customers include medical and dental practices, grocery and
retail stores, salons, gas stations, auto repair shops, and restaurants. In a unique approach to lending, the IOU Financial
advanced, automated application and approval system accurately assesses applicants' financial realities, with an emphasis on
day-to-day cash flow trends. It makes loans of up to US$300,000 to qualified U.S. applicants
($100,000 in Canada) within a few business days, with affordable
charges favorable to cash-flow management. Its speed and transparency make IOU Financial a trusted alternative to banks. To learn
more visit: IOUFinancial.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known
and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of
which are beyond the control of IOU including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry
conditions, dependence upon regulatory and shareholder approvals, the execution of definitive documentation and the uncertainty
of obtaining additional financing. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information,
although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be
placed on forward-looking statements. IOU does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
The TSX-V has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE IOU Financial Inc.