OTC Markets Group Welcomes Jericho Oil to OTCQX®

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of Open, Transparent and Connected financial marketplaces, today announced Jericho Oil Corp (TSX-V: JCO; OTCQX: JROOF), a growth-oriented oil company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of overlooked and undervalued oil properties in North America, has qualified to trade on OTCQX®, the best marketplace.

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Jericho Oil begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "JROOF."  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Jericho Oil to OTCQX," said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets Group.  "Joining OTCQX will provide Jericho Oil with convenient access to tools and resources that enable them to broaden their exposure to U.S. investors and enhance shareholder value.  We look forward to working with Jericho Oil's management team as they provide a high quality trading and information experience for their investors in the U.S."

Allen Wilson, CEO of Jericho, stated, "Our operations are based in the U.S. and the OTCQX marketplace is an important part of our capital markets strategy, providing us with greater exposure and accessibility to U.S. investors at this exciting stage in our development."

Merriman Capital, Inc. serves as Jericho Oil's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQX, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.

Jericho Oil is a well-financed, growth-oriented oil company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of overlooked and undervalued oil properties in North America. Jericho's first platform is Eastern Kansas, where it has acquired a 50% interest in 29 leases comprised of nearly 3,750 acres.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates Open, Transparent and Connected financial marketplaces for 10,000 U.S. and global securities.  Through our OTC Link® ATS, we directly link a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services for a wide spectrum of securities.  We organize these securities into marketplaces to better inform investors of opportunities and risks – OTCQX®, The Best Marketplace; OTCQB®, The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink®, The Open Marketplace.  Our data-driven platform enables investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice at the best possible price and empowers a broad range of companies to improve the quality and availability of information for their investors.  To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient financial marketplaces, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

OTC Link ATS is operated by OTC Link LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and SEC regulated ATS.

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