ADX: TSX TORONTO, July 26 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Advantex Marketing International Inc. (TSX:ADX) today announced the completion of the Company's Executive Team transition that began in October 2005. Kelly Ambrose, who joined Advantex as President & Chief Operating Officer in October 2005 is now assuming full responsibility for the management of the operations of the Company, with the exception of the Company's Online Shopping Mall business, which will continue to report directly to G. Randall Munger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Advantex is on a fast track," said Mr. Ambrose. "Over the past year, Advantex has improved its operating cost structure, completed a $3 million equity financing, successfully launched its Advance Purchase Program, and recently began expanding into new geographic and ethnic markets. We are poised for rapid and profitable growth." "Kelly is a great asset to the Company, driving significant operational improvements throughout the organization. We look forward to the positive results of his strong leadership in the years ahead," said Mr. Munger. The Board also announced that an Executive Committee has been formed to focus on profitability. The Committee is comprised of Richard Groome, Peter Charlton, G. Randall Munger and Kelly Ambrose. The Committee will meet regularly to review and assess the Company's progress towards its profitability objectives. Messrs. Groome and Charlton are members of the Company's Board of Directors. About Advantex Marketing International Inc. Advantex Marketing International Inc. is a leading marketing services company, specializing Advance Purchase Marketing Programs for merchants, coalition loyalty rewards programs, and Online Shopping Malls. Advantex loyalty partners include CIBC, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, The New York Times, and other major North American corporations, as well as a growing list of restaurants, online retailers, golf courses, small inns and resorts. Advantex is a public company, traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADX". For additional information on Advantex, please visit www.advantex.com. This press release includes statements that are forward-looking in nature. Advantex cautions that actual performance may be affected by a number of factors, causing future events and results to vary substantially from what Advantex currently foresees. Discussion of the various factors that may affect future results is contained in Advantex's recent filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. %SEDAR: 00004122E