AIMIA ANNOUNCES NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID TO REPURCHASE UP TO 7.8 MILLION SHARES

TORONTO, June 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) announces that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX) respecting the establishment of a normal course issuer bid (NCIB).

Aimia has received approval to purchase for cancellation up to 7,780,322 of its common shares, or 10% of the public float of 77,803,228 common shares as at June 7, 2022, through the facilities of the TSX and through alternative Canadian trading systems (such as Alpha ATS), or by exempt offers or block purchases, during the period from June 21, 2022 to no later than June 20, 2023. Purchases made on the open market through the facilities of the TSX and alternative Canadian trading systems will be at the prevailing market price at the time of acquisition. Aimia may also purchase common shares for cancellation pursuant to exemption orders from applicable securities regulatory authorities, and such purchases will be at a discount to the prevailing market price. As at June 7, 2022, there were 91,944,936 issued and outstanding common shares.

The average daily trading volume on the TSX for the past six months was 172,851 common shares. Under TSX rules, a maximum daily purchase of 25% of this average may be made, representing 43,212 common shares. In addition, Aimia may make, once per week, a block purchase (as such term is defined in the TSX Company Manual) of common shares not directly or indirectly owned by insiders of Aimia, in accordance with the regulations of the TSX. The common shares purchased pursuant to the NCIB will be cancelled.

Transactions under the NCIB will depend on future market conditions. Aimia retains discretion whether to make purchases under the NCIB, and to determine the timing, amount and acceptable price of any such purchases, subject at all times to applicable TSX and other regulatory requirements.  

Aimia believes that the market price of its common shares may, from time to time, not reflect the inherent value of the company, and that repurchases of common shares pursuant to the NCIB may represent an appropriate and desirable use of the company's funds. Therefore, Aimia believes that it is in its best interest to proceed with this NCIB, while maintaining sufficient financial flexibility to execute on the company's future strategic direction and capital allocation priorities.

In the past twelve months, Aimia has sought approval for the repurchase of 7,349,638 common shares and, during the past twelve months, repurchased 543,276 common shares by way of a normal course issuer bid on the open market through the facilities of the TSX, and through alternative Canadian trading systems (such as Alpha ATS), including block purchases at a weighted average price paid of $4.86 per common share (excluding commissions).

About Aimia

Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) is a holding company with a focus on making long-term investments in public and private companies, on a global basis, through controlling or minority stakes.

The company owns a portfolio of investments which include: a 48.9% equity stake in PLM Premier, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (PLM), owner and operator of Club Premier, the coalition loyalty program in Mexico that operates the Aeromexico Frequent Flyer program, a 10.85% stake in Clear Media Limited, one of the largest outdoor advertising firms in China, a 48.9% equity stake in Kognitiv, a B2B technology company enabling collaborative commerce, a 12.2% equity stake in TRADE X, a global B2B cross-border automotive trading platform as well as a wholly owned investment advisory business, Mittleman Investment Management, LLC.

For more information about Aimia, visit www.aimia.com.  

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE Aimia Inc.

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