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FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio, Feb. 15, 2017 -- OurPet’s Company (OTCQX:OPCO) (www.ourpets.com), (the “Company” or “OurPet’s”), a leading proprietary pet supply company, today announced that it has retained the Alpha IR Group (“Alpha IR”) to enhance its engagement strategy with the investment community as well as provide ongoing communications support and consulting services.
“OurPet’s has an innovative pipeline of proprietary new products, and has developed a platform that we believe can sustain double-digit growth. We believe now is the time to invest in a more sophisticated and strategic investor relations function. Thus, I am very pleased to announce our new partnership with the Alpha IR Group,” said Dr. Steven Tsengas, Chief Executive Officer of OurPet’s. “Alpha IR’s leaders have over 75 years of combined Wall Street and small company experience. They also come highly recommended by a number of high profile Wall Street and corporate executive teams. We look forward to the expertise that Alpha can provide to both our management team and board, particularly as we enter our next stage of growth and commercial development.”
Steve Calk, Senior Managing Director of Alpha IR Group, said, “We look forward to helping the strong management team at OurPet’s both enhance its strategic messaging and build much broader investor visibility over the coming years. The Company’s growth strategy is proven and exciting, and we look forward to supporting Dr. Steve and his team.”
About OurPet’s Company
OurPet’s Company designs, produces and markets a broad line of innovative, high-quality accessory and consumable pet products in the U.S. and overseas. Investors and customers may visit www.ourpets.com for more information about our company and its products. OurPet’s websites include www.petzonebrand.com and www.ourpets.com.
About Alpha IR Group
Alpha IR Group is a full-service investor relations consulting firm, offering a range of programs, including activist preparedness, investor day preparation and execution, earnings support, M&A/transaction support, perception studies, and more. The firm’s leaders have over 75 years of combined sell-side, buy-side, investment banking, and IR consulting experience. The firm has offices in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Alpha’s growing staff supports a client base that spans seven industry verticals and represents nearly $100 billion of equity value trading on public exchanges in North America. www.alpha-ir.com
CONTACTS Alpha IR Group Chris Donovan or Steve Calk (312) 445-2870 [email protected] OurPet’s Company Dr. Steven Tsengas, CEO (440) 354-6500, x111
