ARITZIA ESTABLISHES AUTOMATIC SHARE PURCHASE PLAN
VANCOUVER, BC, May 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Aritzia Inc. ("Aritzia" or the "Company") (TSX: ATZ) today announced that, in connection with its previously announced normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") to purchase up to 3,732,725 of its subordinate voting shares ("Shares"), it entered into an automatic share purchase plan ("ASPP") with a designated broker. The ASPP is intended to allow for the purchase of Shares under the NCIB at times when Aritzia would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase shares due to regulatory restrictions and customary self-imposed blackout periods.
Pursuant to the ASPP, the Company has instructed the designated broker to make purchases under the NCIB in accordance with the terms of the ASPP. Such purchases will be determined by the designated broker at its sole discretion based on purchasing parameters set by Aritzia in accordance with the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), applicable securities laws and the terms of the ASPP. The ASPP has been pre-cleared by the TSX and will be implemented today.
Outside of pre-determined blackout periods, Shares may be purchased under the NCIB based on management's discretion, in compliance with TSX rules and applicable securities laws. The NCIB commenced on January 17, 2022 and ends on January 16, 2023. All purchases made under the ASPP will be included in computing the number of Shares purchased under the NCIB.
Aritzia is a vertically integrated design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We're about good design, quality materials and timeless style – all with the wellbeing of our people and planet in mind. We call this Everyday Luxury.
Founded in 1984, in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, and highly personal shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 100+ boutiques throughout North America to everyone, everywhere.
Everyday Luxury. To elevate your world.TM
Certain information contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws, including statements related to the Company's NCIB and ASPP and other statements that are not historical facts. This information is based on management's reasonable assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us and are made as of the date of this press release. However, we do not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws in Canada. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including those described in "Risk Factors" which are described in the Company's annual information form dated May 5th, 2022 for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2022 (the "AIF"). The Company cautions that the list of risk factors and uncertainties is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. See "Forward-looking Information" and "Risk Factors" in the AIF for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this statement.
SOURCE Aritzia Inc.
Investors: Jean Fontana, ICR, Inc., 646-277-1214, [email protected]
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