Organic Garage Reports 27.76% Increase in Sales and Engagement of Investor Relations Firm



Organic Garage Ltd.

September 28, 2018 / TheNewswire / Toronto, Canada: Organic Garage Ltd. (“Organic Garage” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:OG) has released the Company’s financial results for its second quarter ended July 31st 2018 and is pleased to announce an increase in year over year sales and gross profits.

Highlights include:

Quarterly sales increased 27.76% to $5,703,550

Gross profit increased 34.84% to $1,545,739

Matt Lurie, CEO of Organic Garage, commented, “Our second quarter results show continued growth in sales and gross profits demonstrating operational execution as we continue to manage our expenses in a disciplined manner. We look forward to continued expansion as the Liberty Village location is on track to open October 10th, 2018, and we will be announcing further details about our sixth location that we disclosed July 11th, 2018. The future is very bright as we continue to expand our retail footprint in the Greater Toronto Area.”

Investor Relations Engagement:

The Company is also pleased to announce the engagement of Venture North Capital Inc. (“Venture North”) to provide investor relations and shareholder communications services. Venture North is a full-service capital markets consulting firm, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has experience executing strategic investor relations outreach campaigns on behalf of TSX and TSX-V listed growth companies.

The Company and Venture North have entered into a consulting agreement for an initial term of twelve months, after which it will continue on a monthly basis until terminated by either party. In consideration for its services, the Company will pay Venture North CAD $6,000 per month and grant 200,000 stock options, pursuant to the terms of the Company’s stock option plan, each exercisable at $0.50 and vesting quarterly in accordance with the policies of the TSX-V. This engagement is subject to TSX-V approval.

About Organic Garage Ltd.

Organic Garage (TSX-V: OG) is one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers committed to offering its customers a wide selection of healthy and natural products at everyday affordable prices. The company’s stores are in prime retail locations designed to give customers an inclusive, unique and value-focused grocery shopping experience. Founded in 2005 by a fourth generation grocer, Organic Garage is headquartered in Toronto and operates a highly efficient supply chain through its centralized distribution centre. The company is focused on continuing to expand its retail footprint within the Greater Toronto Area. For more information please visit the Organic Garage website at www.organicgarage.com.

For further information please contact:

Bill Mitoulas

T: (416) 479-9547

E: investor_relations@organicgarage.com

W: www.organicgarage.com

 

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