Groupworks Financial Corp. Announces Results for Year End and Fourth Quarter of 2008

"This was a very important year in the growth of Groupworks. We achieved some critical business goals during the year by integrating the first three acquisitions, increasing our deal pipeline, and recording positive financial results; all critical elements and important milestones in executing our business plan of consolidating the independent benefits and pension marketplace in Canada," said John Gallivan, President & CEO.

"The results of the year clearly demonstrate our increasing momentum. The combined positive results of The Investment Guild, Buffett Taylor, and Gallivan & Associates covering various segments of the group benefit and pension advisory services industry, serve our brand and value proposition to potential partners, prospective investors and our clients," said Mr. Gallivan."The operating margin was strong at 31.5% for the year, consistent with our plan of operating with margins in excess of 30%," added Mr. Gallivan.

The Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the period ended August 31, 2008, along with additional information about the Corporation, including its interim unaudited financial statements and prospectus dated April 27, 2007 and all public filings are available on www.sedar.com.

Non GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA is not an earnings measure recognized under GAAP and does not have standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Therefore, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Investors are cautioned that these non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss determined in accordance with GAAP as indicators of the Company's performance, or to cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows.

Forward-Looking Information

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