VANCOUVER, Feb. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Axion Ventures Inc.
("Axion" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: AXV) announced today that as a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities
Commission ("BCSC"), Axion is issuing this press release to clarify its disclosure.
With respect to the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, the
BCSC has concluded that the Company's auditors did not meet the professional standards relating to independence, as the auditors
provided extensive accounting assistance relating to the company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
As a result, the BCSC has requested that the Company file comparative annual audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2017 audited by an acceptable auditor, with the auditor's opinion opining on the
statements of financial position as at December 31, 2017 and December 31,
2016, as well as the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the
years then ended. Alternatively, the Company can refile its annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, audited by an acceptable auditor.
Until such filings have been completed, the applicable provincial securities commissions shall place the Company on their
respective defaulting reporting issuer lists.
The Company relies on its professional advisors' compliance with their respective governing bodies and finds this situation
regrettable for all stakeholders. While the Company disagrees with the BCSC's conclusion, the Company will take necessary
corrective measures. The Company does not currently anticipate any material adverse changes to the 2016 financial statement
figures.
Axion Ventures strives to ensure its financial disclosure policies adhere to industry best practices, including ongoing
evaluation of the Company's Finance team as well as regular, independent audit meetings steered by the audit committee. The
Company will refile the audited 2016 annual financial statements on SEDAR when available.
About Axion
Axion Ventures is an Investment Issuer with majority ownership in Axion Games, an online video game development and publishing
company headquartered in Shanghai, China as well as in True Axion Interactive Ltd., a video game
development company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand cofounded with True Corporation. Axion
Ventures also maintains complementary, minority holdings in innovative technology companies.
www.axionventures.com
Axion Ventures Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV: AXV).
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.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to
future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected",
"estimated", "proposed" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to
identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of
such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, this release contains forward-looking information
relating to material adverse changes to the 2016 financial statement figures and refiling of the audited 2016 annual financial
statements on SEDAR. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or
projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to
the Company. Risk factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results expressed or implied
by forward-looking information include, among other things: general economic and business conditions; and changes in regulatory
regime. The Company cautions the reader that the above list of risk factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking information
contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities
laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
SOURCE Axion Ventures Inc.
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