PowerBand Retains Minera IR for Investor Relations Services

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 26, 2018) - PowerBand Solutions Inc. (TSXV: PBX) ("PowerBand" or the "Company") a leading online remarketing platform to buy and sell used vehicles, is pleased to announce that it has retained Minera IR Inc. ("Minera") to provide the Company with strategic investor relations and financial communications services. Minera is an investor relations firm based out of Toronto, with a focus on broadening market awareness and engagement with the institutional and retail investment communities. Minera will be responsible for marketing and shareholder communications as well as the development and implementation of a strategic investor relations program, which includes enhancing the Company's exposure among industry stakeholders and investors across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Mr. Patrick Piette, the President and founder of Minera, previously worked at TMX Equicom where he provided investor relations counsel to over 20 companies during his 3+ years. He also worked in equity research, M&A and advisory services at RBC Dominion Securities and CIBC World Markets. Mr. Piette is a graduate of Concordia University and a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Under the terms of an investor relations agreement between PowerBand and Minera effective April 24, 2018 (the "Agreement") PowerBand will pay Minera a monthly fee of $5,000 for select strategic investor relations services on a month to month basis, terminable at any time by either party, upon providing 30 days written notice.

In addition, Minera may be granted stock options to purchase up to 62,500 common shares in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.225 for a period of 3 years. The options will vest in 25% tranches quarterly, beginning 3 months from grant, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). The Agreement and the stock option issuance remain subject to the approval of the Exchange. Minera has advised the Company that Patrick Piette currently owns 16,666 common shares of the Company and 8,333 warrants to acquire common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.60 until February 2021.

About PowerBand Solutions Inc.

PowerBand Solutions Inc. is a technology provider listed on the TSX Venture Exchange that is developing solutions for automotive and other industries that drive efficiency and transparency in the marketplace. PowerBand has developed and commercialized a leading-edge Software-as-a-Service remarketing platform that increases revenues and profit margins for its automotive dealership, Original Equipment Manufacturer, commercial fleet and rental company customers.

PowerBand's remarketing platform, the PowerBand Exchange, incorporates the industry's latest auction technologies, market intelligence, and appraisal processes to increase its customers' control and productivity.

For further information, please contact:

Richard Goldman, Vice President, Finance
(866) 768-7653
rgoldman@powerbandsolutions.com

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