LAVAL, QC, Feb. 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Ergoresearch Ltd. (the "Corporation") (TSXV: ERG), a Quebec-based company in the design and manufacturing of cutting edge technology for intelligent orthotics, medical devices and software in the orthopedic industry, is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved the previously-announced amalgamation (the "Amalgamation") under the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving the Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of 9332073 Canada Inc. (the "Purchaser"), pursuant to which all of the outstanding shares of the Corporation will be acquired by the Purchaser by way of amalgamation for $0.30 per share in cash.
The Continuance (as defined below) was approved by 87.8% of the votes cast by shareholders and the Amalgamation was approved by 87.4% of the votes cast by shareholders and by 81.6% of the votes cast by shareholders other than interested shareholders at the special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation held earlier today. Subject to the TSX Venture Exchange final approval and other customary closing conditions, the transactions contemplated are expected to close on or about February 23, 2018. As a condition to the completion of the Amalgamation, the Corporation continued its existence (the "Continuance") today from the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) to the Canada Business Corporations Act.
About Ergoresearch Ltd.
The Corporation is a Canadian company that designs and manufactures cutting edge technologies for the orthopedic industry. The Corporation is a trend-setter in creating custom orthotics and speciality orthotics for the orthopedics market and holds a portfolio of patents in the orthopedics field and in human bionics. The mission of our banner "Équilibre orthèses et biomécanique" is to keep people active and moving. "ÉQUILIBRE", driven by its proprietary technologies and the expertise of its professionals, offers a range of products, treatments and services in order to relieve pain, restore motor function and optimize performance.
Additional information on the Corporation can be found on the Corporation's website at www.ergoresearch.com and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
About 9332073 Canada Inc.
9332073 Canada Inc. is a corporation controlled by Sylvain Boucher and Danielle Boucher in partnership with Walter Capital Partners Inc. ("Walter Capital"). Walter Capital is a private equity firm and part of Walter Financial and the Walter Group. Walter Capital invests capital and know-how in established small and medium-sized businesses to help accelerate their growth. Drawing on the entrepreneurial values of the Walter Group and the business leadership expertise of its Managing Partners, Walter Capital offers solutions that are above and beyond purely financial transactions. Headquartered in Montreal, Walter Capital provides a solid international network.
Forward‐Looking Information
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This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Corporation's common shares. All figures are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise specified.
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SOURCE Ergoresearch Ltd
Sylvain Boucher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ergoresearch Ltd., Tel.: 450-973-6700, ext. 213, [email protected]
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