September 30, 2012, Vancouver, BC – The Hillcore Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired Abacus Private Equity. The Hillcore Group is a leading independent Canadian investment and advisory firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Through its various groups and portfolio companies, the Hillcore Group will now employ more than 1,700 people throughout Canada.

For further information please visit our website at HillcoreGroup.com and AbacusPE.com or contact:

T: (604) 696-9995
E: Info @HillcoreGroup.com