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Wellington Financial provides $2.5 million financing for Truition

Toronto, Ontario (October 23, 2007) - Wellington Financial LP, a privately held specialty finance firm, today announced a $2.5 million venture debt financing for Truition Inc. ("Truition"), a leading On Demand eCommerce software provider for retailers and brand manufacturers. Proceeds from the financing will be used to accelerate the company's global expansion strategy.

"Truition's On Demand eCommerce technology offers a strategic advantage to companies looking to leverage the enormous potential of the global eCommerce market." said Mark Usher, Partner at Wellington Financial. "We are very pleased to be partnering with Truition by providing them the True Growth Capital that will enable their next phase of impressive growth."

Truition has evolved into a global leader in the field of eCommerce Platform technology, with more than 125 customers in eight countries. Organizations that trust their eCommerce operations to Truition include Sirius Satellite Radio, Konami Digital Entertainment, ShopNBC, CompUSA and Edwin Watts Golf.

Headquartered in Toronto, Truition has offices in Boston, London, UK and Jena, Germany. Truition was recently ranked among Canada's fastest growing technology companies by winning the 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award.

"Truition's new partnership with Wellington Financial will help fuel our rapid growth pattern as we assert a global leadership position in the eCommerce marketplace," said Bill Wignall, Chief Executive Officer of Truition. "Demand for Truition's unique eCommerce technology continues to rise in both the retail and manufacturing sectors, and access to capital is a critical component of continued success for our organization."

Stikeman Elliott LLP and McCarthy Tetrault LLP provided legal advice for this transaction.

Wellington Financial LP is currently managing a $400 million investment program via Wellington Financial Fund III. Since Fund III began operation in September 2006, Wellington Financial LP has led more than $95 million of transactions, making it one of the most active funds of its kind in Canada.

About Wellington Financial LP

Wellington Financial LP is a privately held specialty finance firm providing operating lines of credit, term, venture and amortizing loans up to $40 million. Wellington Financial LP is currently deploying a $400 million investment program via its third fund. The fund's clients vary in size and business model, but generally have current year revenue of approximately $5 million. Wellington Financial LP is managed by a partnership controlled by fund management and Clairvest Group Inc. (CVG:TSX), who jointly have contributed a large financial stake to Fund III. Limited partners include several of Canada's largest institutional investors, crown corporations, financial institutions and pension funds. Please visit the fund website at www.wellingtonfund.com, or the Wellington Financial team blog at www.wellingtonfund.com/blog

About Truition

Founded in 1998, Truition is the leading On Demand eCommerce platform for retailers and manufacturers. With more than 125 customers in 8 countries, Truition provides its client base with a unique combination of technology and professional services, allowing these organizations to effectively outsource core elements of their eCommerce operations. Truition is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Boston, London and Germany. Additional information on Truition is available at www.truition.com .

For more Information, please contact:

Amy Olah
Marketing Manager, Wellington Financial LP
aolah@wellingtonfund.com
Tel: (416) 682-6002,

Lisa McGregor
Marketing Manager, Truition
lisamcgregor@truition.com
Tel. 416.673.4233





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