People Corporation Announces Record Results for 3rd Quarter

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 16, 2013) - People Corporation (TSX VENTURE:PEO) -

Highlights for the nine months ended May 31, 2013:

• Revenue growth of 16.5% to $23.8 million;
• Adjusted EBITDA growth of 51.0% to $3.4 million;
• Recognized as part of PROFIT 500, ranking as one of Canada's fastest growing companies; and
• Hamilton + Partners transaction closed subsequent to quarter-end, as the largest acquisition to date, establishing a strong presence in Western Canada

Summary Financial Results
	3 months ended May 31, 2013	3 months ended May 31, 2012	9 months ended May 31, 2013	9 months ended May 31, 2012
Revenue	$ 8,665,624	$ 6,544,962	$ 23,817,531	$ 20,446,677
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 1,325,069	$ 560,101	$ 3,425,562	$ 2,268,037
Net income	$ 418,446	$ 30,518	$ 841,076	$ 552,654
Adjusted EBITDA per share (Basic)	$ 0.040	$ 0.017	$ 0.104	$ 0.069

People Corporation (the "Company") today announced record financial results for the nine-months ended May 31, 2013, which included revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $23.8 million and $3.4 million, respectively. This represents period-over-period revenue growth of 16.5% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 51.0%.

"These financial results demonstrate the shareholder value generated from the execution of People Corporation's strategic plan," said Laurie Goldberg, Chairman and CEO of the Company. "Our focus on both organic growth and acquisitive growth is providing positive outcomes for all the Company's stakeholders."

In addition to organic growth initiatives, the Company continues to experience significant momentum in its acquisition-based growth efforts. Resulting from investments in its Corporate Development team combined with unique partner and client value propositions, the Company has closed four strategically important acquisitions this fiscal year. Effective July 8, 2013, the Company announced the concurrent acquisitions of Employee Benefits Inc., Disability Concepts Inc. and 6814409 Canada Incorporated, operating under the brand Hamilton + Partners. This transaction establishes a strong presence in Western Canada with the addition of the preeminent group benefits and disability insurance consulting firm in the Alberta market.

"The recent acquisition of Hamilton + Partners significantly expands People Corporation's presence in Western Canada," continued Mr. Goldberg. "Taking this key step into the Alberta market is an important milestone in our quest to build the premier group benefits, group retirement and human resource services company in Canada."

Mr. Goldberg went on to say; "We are also excited about the implementation and success of our Shared Services Division. Through our customized offering of proprietary products, services, and solutions we have been able to give our consultants a competitive edge to attract and retain clients, and to differentiate themselves in the Employee Benefit, Group Retirement and Human Resource areas. We are very pleased with this winning value proposition and have seen it result in unprecedented growth in new client additions and cross-collaboration of product offering throughout our existing client base."

In addition, the Company was recognized as part of the 25th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine. Published in the Summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years.

Financial Results

Revenue for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2013 was $8.7 million and $23.8 million, respectively. This represents $2.1 million (32.4%) of growth for the quarter and $3.4 million (16.5%) of growth year-to-date. The increase in revenue is largely attributable to the acquisitions of Bencom, Prosure, and JSL earlier in the fiscal year and organic revenue growth resulting from the addition of new clients from the Company's existing and expanded Benefits Consulting team.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2013 was $1.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively. On a year-to-date basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 51.0% or $1.2 million as compared to the same period in 2012. For the quarter, Adjusted EBITDA increased 136.6% or $765 thousand.

Net Income for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2013 was $418 thousand and $841 thousand, respectively. This represents an increase of $388 thousand for the quarter and $288 thousand year-to-date. The increase in net income is primarily due to the above-noted reasons offset by increases acquisition costs, the amortization of intangible assets associated with the acquisitions and incremental finance expense resulting from debt issued in connection with the acquisitions.

The Company's financial position remains very strong with cash balances of $2.3 million as at May 31, 2013, notwithstanding a decrease of $901 thousand since August 31, 2012. The decrease in cash from August 31, 2012 is primarily due to the use of operating funds as part of the consideration paid for three acquisitions closed prior to the end of the quarter.

In addition to cash resources, the Company has a credit facility with CIBC. In conjunction with the acquisition of Hamilton + Partners, the Company expanded its existing credit facility agreement with its senior lender from $14.5 million to $24.5 million, of which $15.1 million was drawn as of May 31, 2013.

The Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2013, along with additional information about the Company and all of its public filings are available at www.sedar.com.

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. We have offices across Canada, each led by a team of experts and backed by the resources of a national company that is traded on the TSX-V. Our industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing our innovative suite of services to the specific needs of our clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting our expertise and proven track record to work will make a difference to your people and your bottom line.

Further information is available at www.peoplecorporation.com.

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Non-IFRS Financial Measures

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Management believes that in addition to revenue, net income and cash flows, the supplemental measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful as they provide investors with an indication of earnings from operations before debt management and non-recurring and other adjustments. Investors should be cautioned, however, that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Company's performance. The Company's method of calculating these measures may differ from other public issuers and, accordingly, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other issuers. For a detailed explanation of how the Company's non-IFRS measures are calculated, please refer to the Company's MD&A filing for the six months ended February 28, 2013, which can be accessed via the SEDAR Web site (www.sedar.com).

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