ROI Capital Announces a Successful Third Quarter with 11 New Private
Placement Loans

TORONTO, Oct. 22 /CNW/ - ROI Capital Ltd. (ROI) is pleased to announce the recent closing of 11 new Private Placement loans this past quarter, investing more than $164 million in the Canadian economy.

With the completion of these loans, ROI has invested a cumulative total of $330 million in new Private Placements this year across 43 companies. ROI Capital continues to be one of the most active Canadian business lenders in this segment. By focusing on strong, cash flow positive companies and ensuring ample security over assets, ROI investors have been able to experience the stabilizing benefits of private placements in their portfolios, while still generating strong returns - currently an unmet need in the market place.

New Loans

Aventura II Properties Inc.

Empire (2088013 Ontario Inc.)

Gym-max & Conference Centre (9126-7393 Quebec Inc.)

Hilldale Gardens Developments (Phase II) Inc.

Leavens Aviation Inc.

Plazacorp Property Holdings Inc.

Pomeroy Lodging Co.

Quality Hotel and Suites (4171624 Canada Inc.)

SPN Group Inc.

Whiterock 219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa Inc.

1710 Kingsway Holdings Inc

About ROI Capital
ROI Capital manages approximately $1 billion for over 65,000 retail investors. ROI Capital's flagship investment strategy is Private Placement lending. ROI Capital was one of the first companies to offer Private Placements to the retail market. ROI has also partnered with three top North American institutional investment managers: Fiera Sceptre Inc., Wentworth, Hauser & Violich and Johnston Asset Management for their expertise in public equity investing. By combining proficiencies in both private and public investments, ROI offers investors a breadth of products with asset mixes not typically found in other mutual funds.

For further information:

ROI Capital Ltd.
Jasmina Jhooti
Senior Vice President
416-361-6162, ext. 101 / C: 905-580-2435
[email protected]
www.roicapital.ca