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Sparta Invests in Data Services Business

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^{Published in Business and Finance on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 14:09 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-11-02 12:17:06 by Market Wire}  

 Sparta Capital Ltd. (TSX-V: SAY): CALGARY, May 15 /CNW/ - Sparta Capital Ltd. is pleased to report that on May 14, 2009, Sparta purchased an approximate 12% common share minority interest in an oil and gas data services business for an investment of $300,000. The acquisition is effective as of March 31, 2009. The privately owned business, with its head office in Calgary, has been active within the oil and gas industry since 2003. The business has generated positive cash flow each year since inception and management of the data services business can see further potential opportunities to expand sales in the upcoming year. Sparta participated as part of group that in total acquired an approximate 43% interest held by one of the founding shareholders. The buying group also included management of the data services business, members of the Sparta management team and other independent third party investors. One of Sparta's officers has joined the board of directors and has agreed to become Vice- President of Business Development. Mr. Ray Ludwig, Vice-President of Operations for Sparta states, "This enterprise has a strong customer base and a history of exceptional growth, all achieved through the hard work of a dedicated team of individuals who remain with the organization. Sparta brings extensive experience and contacts in the oil and gas industry and we are confident this new business relationship will be beneficial to all parties involved." Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions, uncertainties and management's best estimates of future events. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions by and information available to Sparta. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include such risks and factors as are detailed from time to time in the periodic reports filed by the companies with regulatory authorities. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated. The company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE INC. HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. %SEDAR: 00007469E 

For further information: regarding Sparta Capital Ltd. please contact: Ted Rousseau, President, Phone: (780) 489-8334, Fax: (780) 487-4470, [ t.rousseau@spartacapital.com ]; OR Ray Ludwig, Vice-President Operations, Phone: (403) 539-9146, Fax: (403) 206-7568, [ r.ludwig@spartacapital.com ]