PetroCorp Group Inc. Announces Corporate Update and Proposed Private Placement

PetroCorp Group Inc. (NEX BOARD:PCG.H) (the "Corporation") announces today that
Larry Patriquin, Garry Wetsch, Martin Bernholtz and Hal Beauclair have tendered
their resignations as directors of the Corporation. The new board of directors
consists of Andrew Lindzon, David Bernholtz and Myra Bongard (the "New Board"),
who have agreed, subject to regulatory approval, to act as directors of the
Corporation until the next annual meeting or until a successor has been
appointed.


The Corporation also announces that, effective immediately, Andrew Lindzon has
replaced Larry Patriquin as President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation and David Bernholtz has replaced Randy Fries as Chief Financial
Officer of the Corporation. All officer appointments are also subject to
regulatory approval. 


The following are biographies regarding the members of the New Board and newly
appointed officers of the Corporation.


Andrew Lindzon 

Andrew Lindzon has been President of Ashlin Technology Solutions Inc. ("Ashlin")
since 1985. Ashlin is a Canadian technology solutions provider to Canadian
businesses with a subsidiary in the United States which provides the same
services to American businesses. Mr. Lindzon is also a director of RYM Capital
Corp. and Hudson River Minerals Ltd., a company listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange ("TSXV"). Mr. Lindzon obtained his LLB from York University in 1984. 


David Bernholtz 

David Bernholtz is an Account Manager at Mash+Media Solutions Inc. Mr. Bernholtz
is also a director of Pacific Orient Capital Inc., a capital pool company,
listed on the TSXV and AH Capital Corp. Mr. Bernholtz graduated from Seneca
College with a degree in General Arts & Science as well as Creative Advertising.


Myra Bongard 

Myra Bongard has been a real estate sales representative since 1985. Ms. Bongard
was associated with Century 21 Heritage Group until 2006 and is currently
employed by Right At Home Realty. Ms. Bongard is currently a director of Pacific
Orient Capital Inc., a capital pool company, listed on the TSXV. Ms. Bongard was
formerly a director of Ribbon Capital Inc., a capital pool company, which
completed its qualifying transaction with Selectcore Inc. Ms. Bongard graduated
from Bathurst Heights Collegiate in 1965. 


The Corporation also announces that it plans to complete a non-brokered private
placement of up to 10,000,000 common shares of the Corporation (the "Common
Shares") at a price of $0.005 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of up to
$50,000 (the "Offering").


The proceeds of the Offering will be used for general working capital purposes.
Completion of the Offering is subject to regulatory approval including, but not
limited to, the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. The Common Shares
issued will be subject to a four month hold period from the date of issuance
pursuant to securities legislation.


Neither the NEX, nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined
in the policies of the NEX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release. 


This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and
statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to obtaining
necessary approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange. All statements included
herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking
information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. There
can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual
results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
information. The Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking
information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
PetroCorp Group Inc.
Andrew Lindzon
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