George Weston Limited Announces First Quarter Earnings Release and Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, April 5, 2016 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) will be announcing its 2016 first quarter results on May 10, 2016 at 6:00AM (EST). This announcement will be followed by a conference call and audio webcast at 9:00AM (EST).

To access via teleconference please dial 647-427-7450. The playback will be made available two hours after the event at 416-849-0833 passcode: 77470371#.

The 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of George Weston Limited will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) at The Royal Conservatory, Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2. To access via tele-conference please dial 647-427-7450. Playback will be available two hours after the event at 416-849-0833, passcode 78081258#.

Full details and Pre-registration are available by visiting our website at www.weston.ca (http://www.weston.ca).

About George Weston Limited

George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America's largest food processing and distribution groups. George Weston Limited has two reportable operating segments: Weston Foods and Loblaw, which is operated by Loblaw Companies Limited. The Weston Foods operating segment is primarily engaged in the baking industry within North America. Loblaw is Canada's largest retailer and provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, banking, and wireless mobile products and services.

SOURCE George Weston Limited

Geoff Wilson, CPA, CA, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Business Intelligence and Communications, 416-965-5206