AFCC Automotive Finco Corp

Automotive Finco Corp. (TSX-V: AFCC) (“AFCC” or the “Company”) today announces that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) has granted AFCC an extension to file certain documents regarding its compliance with the Exchange’s Tier 2 Continued Listing Requirements (the “Tier 2 CLR”). As disclosed in AFCC’s news release dated February 16, 2021, the Exchange indicated that AFCC had Tier 2 CLR deficiencies relating to the requirements for assets and operations and activity for an issuer classified as a Tier 2 investment issuer. As a result, the Exchange originally gave AFCC until April 8, 2021 to submit documentation evidencing that it meets the Tier 2 CLR and resolve all related deficiencies. This deadline has now been extended to April 15, 2021. If AFCC is unable to meet the Tier 2 CLR by such deadline, the Exchange may transfer AFCC’s listing to the NEX board without further notice.

About Automotive Finco Corp.

AFCC is a finance company focused exclusively on the auto retail sector. Through its investment in Automotive Finance LP, AFCC has exposure to a business providing long term, debt based acquisition financing to auto dealerships across the globe, with an initial focus on Canada. In addition to its interest in Automotive Finance LP, AFCC may also pursue other direct investments and financing opportunities across the auto retail sector.

For further information please refer to the Company's website at www.autofincocorp.com or contact Shannon Penney, Chief Financial Officer, at shannon.penney@rogers.com or (905) 619- 4996.

Forward-Looking Information

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