AV1 GROUP, INC. ENTERS DISCUSSIONS WITH CONSUMER FINANCE CHAIN FOR EXCLUSIVE EXPANSION

NEW YORK, NEW YORK-December 22, 2010- AV1 Group, Inc.(AVOP) announces today that in light of recent developments, its board has elected to align the company’s sights on opportunities as an internationally-focused Holdings Company.  The company has recently entered discussions with the owner/operator of a well-established consumer finance/micro-lending institution in Mexico with regards to partnering toward aggressive franchise expansion to meet an ever-growing market demand.  AV1 Executives have issued a statement in regards to the move: “We are confident this strategic initiative