Corporate Update - Merger and Acquisitions

VANCOUVER, May 7, 2015 /CNW/ - Avcorp Industries Inc. (TSX: AVP) (the "Company" or "Avcorp") The Company is providing an update on merger and acquisition opportunities that are currently being explored. The Company has been in discussions with arm's length parties for the possible acquisition of certain business units which are complimentary to the Company's current aerospace operations and customers, in particular, with respect to the supply of components and subassemblies for major aircraft production lines.  Although discussions are in advanced stages, neither a definitive agreement has been entered into nor has any agreement in principal been reached with respect to a possible acquisition. Accordingly there can be no assurance that any agreement will be entered into pertaining to an acquisition.

About Avcorp

Avcorp designs and builds major airframe structures for some of the world's leading aircraft companies, including BAE Systems, Boeing and Bombardier.  With more than 50 years of experience, over 380 skilled employees and 340,000 square feet of facilities in Delta BC and Burlington ON, Avcorp offers integrated composite and metallic aircraft structures to aircraft manufacturers, a distinct advantage in the pursuit of contracts for new aircraft designs, which require lower-cost, light weight, strong, reliable structures.  Our Burlington location also offers composite repairs for commercial aircraft.  Avcorp is a Canadian public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AVP).

PETER GEORGE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AVCORP GROUP

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release and other oral and written statements made by the Company from time to time are forwardlooking statements, including those that discuss strategies, goals, outlook or other nonhistorical matters; or projected revenues, income, returns or other financial measures. These forwardlooking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including the following: (a) the extent to which the Company is able to achieve savings from its restructuring plans; (b) uncertainty in estimating the amount and timing of restructuring charges and related costs; (c) changes in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact interest and foreign exchange rates; (d) the occurrence of work stoppages and strikes at key facilities of the Company or the Company's customers or suppliers; (e) government funding and program approvals affecting products being developed or sold under government programs; (f) cost and delivery performance under various program and development contracts; (g) the adequacy of cost estimates for various customer care programs including servicing warranties; (h) the ability to control costs and successful implementation of various cost reduction programs; (i) the timing of certifications of new aircraft products; (j) the occurrence of further downturns in customer markets to which the Company products are sold or supplied or where the Company offers financing; (k) changes in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders; (l) the Company's ability to offset, through cost reductions, raw material price increases and pricing pressure brought by original equipment manufacturer customers; (m) the availability and cost of insurance; (n) the Company's ability to maintain portfolio credit quality; (o) the Company's access to debt financing at competitive rates; and (p) uncertainty in estimating contingent liabilities and establishing reserves tailored to address such contingencies.

SOURCE Avcorp Industries Inc.

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