Gold Ridge Exploration Corp. Closes Asset Purchase Transaction

CALGARY, July 11, 2013 - Mr. Heighington, a Director of Gold Ridge Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GEA) (the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced acquisition from Richfield Oils Inc., of certain oil and gas properties located in the Chigwell area of central Alberta (the "Richfield Assets") on July 10, 2013 (the "Transaction"). The Corporation obtained the requisite shareholder approval by written consent from the majority of its shareholders. In exchange for the Richfield Assets, the Corporation issued 4,000,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 for a total deemed purchase price of $200,000 Cdn.

In connection with the closing of the Transaction and pursuant to a Finder's Fee Agreement between the Corporation and Wolverton Securities Ltd. dated March 12, 2013, Wolverton Securities Ltd. acted as a Finder in connection with the Transaction and was issued 400,000 common shares of the Corporation at a deemed issue price of $0.05 per common share.

After giving effect to the Transaction, the Corporation will have 13,157,000 common shares outstanding.


Management

In connection with the Transaction, the Corporation's current board and management have resigned effective as of July 11, 2013, with the exception of David D. Heighington. Rudolf Cech has been appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director, Richard Boswell has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Secretary and a director, Alan Chan has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and a director, Edwin S. L. Tam has been appointed as a director and David D. Heighington will continue serving as a director of the Corporation.


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Contact

Gold Ridge Exploration Corp.
Mr. David Heighington, Director
(403) 237-0018