AGI Closes NuVision Acquisition

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - April 1, 2016) - Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN) ("AGI" or the "Company") today confirms it has closed its previously announced acquisition of NuVision Industries Inc. ("NuVision").

NuVision is a premier designer and builder of complete turnkey fertilizer blending plants and material handling facilities. The acquisition of western Canadian based NuVision represents a significant additional step in AGI's strategic entry into the fertilizer sector.

"We are very pleased to announce the completion of this transaction and look forward to growing our presence in the fertilizer sector", said Tim Close, President and CEO of AGI. "The team at NuVision have developed a fantastic business and we expect it will grow along with other AGI assets in the sector."

Company Profile

Ag Growth International Inc. is a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, grain storage bins, grain handling accessories, grain aeration equipment and grain drying systems. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil and Europe and distributes its products globally.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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