Arete Industries, Inc. (OTCPK:ARET) announced a private placement of a promissory note for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 on April 29, 2013. The note will carry 7.5% interest rate per annum and will mature on May 31, 2014. If not sooner paid, the entire principal amount outstanding and accrued interest thereon shall be due and payable on December 31, 2013. The transaction included participation from Apex Financial Services Corp, entity managed by Nicholas L. Scheidt, the Chief Executive Officer, director, and shareholder of the company. The company will pay $10,000 as service fees.

On April 29, 2013, Arete Industries, Inc. closed the transaction.