Founders Advantage Capital Corp. Appoints Gary Mauris to Board of Directors

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – June 20, 2016) – Founders Advantage Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FCF) (the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce that Gary Mauris has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Mr. Mauris is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Lending Centres (“DLC”) and will be considered a non-independent director as the Corporation has recently acquired a 60% interest in DLC.

Stephen Reid, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation commented: “In completing the transaction with DLC, we developed a deep respect for Gary as both a businessman and as an individual and believe he brings a unique perspective and valuable insight to our Board.”

The Board of Directors of the Corporation is now comprised of the following seven (7) individuals: Stephen Reid; Kingsley Ward; Gary Mauris; Anthony Lacavera; Peter McRae; Ron Gratton; and James Bell.

About Founders Advantage Capital Corp.

The Corporation is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange as an Investment Issuer (Tier 1) and employs a passive and permanent investment approach. The Corporation has developed an investment approach to create long-term value for its shareholders and partner entrepreneurs (investees) by pursuing majority interest acquisitions of cash flow positive middle-market privately held entities. FA Capital seeks to win mandates by appealing to the segment of the market which is not aligned with traditional Private Equity control, royalty monetizations or related structures. The Corporation’s innovative platform offers disproportionate incentives (contractually) for growth in favour of our partner entrepreneurs. This unique platform is designed to appeal to entrepreneurs who believe in the growth of their businesses and who want the added ability to maintain operational control with a long-term and passive partner.

The Corporation’s common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “FCF”.

For further information please refer to the Corporation’s website at www.advantagecapital.ca.

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