IROC Energy Services Corp. Issues Stock Options and Restricted Share Units

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CALGARY, Jan. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - IROC Energy Services Corp. ("IROC" or the "Company") (TSXV: "ISC") announced that, in accordance with the Company's long term compensation policy, it has granted stock options to purchase a total of 125,000 common shares and 120,769 restricted share units to certain directors and officers of the Company. The stock options are exercisable, once vested, at $2.60 per share for a period of five years, with one third of the options vesting on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.  The restricted share units may be redeemed, once vested, into common shares until the end of the third calendar year subsequent to the year in which the units were issued. The restricted share units also vest in thirds on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date the units were issued. The stock options were granted in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan and the restricted share units were granted in accordance with the Company' Restricted Share Unit Bonus Plan.

Publicly reported information for IROC Energy Services Corp. is available at www.sedar.com.

About IROC Energy Services Corp.

IROC Energy Services Corp. is an Alberta oilfield services company that, through the IROC Energy Services Partnership, provides a diverse range of services and equipment to the oil and gas industry that is among the newest and most innovative in the WCSB.  IROC Energy Services Partnership operates under the business names of Eagle Well Servicing, Aero Rental Services and Helix Coil Services.  IROC combines cutting-edge technology with depth of experience to deliver equipment and services offerings in the following core areas: well servicing & equipment, rental services and coil tubing services. For more information on IROC Energy Services Corp., visit our website at www.iroccorp.com.

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IROC Energy Services Corp.
Mr. Thomas M. Alford, President and CEO or
Mr. Ryan Michaluk, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone:  [phone]
Email: [email protected]