People Corporation Closes "Bought Deal" Private Placement Financing for Gross Proceeds of $14,388,800

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People Corporation (TSX VENTURE:PEO) ("People" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal private placement financing (the "Offering") with a syndicate co-led by Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited and Cormark Securities Inc., and including Laurentian Bank Securities (collectively, the "Underwriters"). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 4,232,000 common shares (the "Shares") of the Company at a purchase price of $3.40 per Share, including 552,000 Shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the Underwriters over-allotment option, for gross proceeds to the Company of $14,388,800. The Underwriters received a cash commission equal to 5.0% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering.

The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to fund growth initiatives, reduce indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

The Shares issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a restrictive legend which expires on September 16, 2015.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction. The common shares will not be and have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. persons, absent registration or applicable exemption from the registration requirements. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be by means of a prospectus containing detailed information about the Company and management as well as financial statements.

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. The Company has 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. The Company's industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing an innovative suite of services to the specific needs of its clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting People Corporation's 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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