American Energy Partners, Inc.OTC: AEPT

Disclosure of Engagement Agreement

· Issued by American Energy Partners, Inc.

Converde Energy USA Inc.

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On May 23, 2017, Converde Energy USA Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an engagement agreement (the “Minivest Agreement”) with LQD Ventures LLC, to advise and host the Company on its Regulation A+ crowdfunding platform, Minivest.com (“Minivest”).  The Company and Minivest will work together to build crowdfunding page within the platform, advertise and market the Company, it’s “test the waters” stage, and its Regulation A+ offering. Minivest will also provide other business advisory services to the Company as necessary related to a prospective offering, and its crowdfunding page.  

LQD Ventures is compensated for its services which is the subject of this press release. Payment is made through the one time issuance of a $100,000 Convertible Promissory Note, dated May 23, 2017. LQD Ventures LLC intends to sell such securities into the market place upon the sooner of (1) the effectiveness of a registration statement as to such securities; or (2) the availability of Rule 144 as to the re-sale for such securities.  Principals of LQD Ventures LLC may be investors or advisors of the companies posted on Minivest.