Laurentian Bank Securities holds its third Annual Institutional Investor Conference

MONTRÉAL, April 7, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank Securities (LBS) is hosting its third Annual Institutional Investor Conference today at the Sofitel Hotel in Montréal. This year, more than 45 corporate issuers from various sectors, such as industrials, transportation and infrastructure, financial services, consumer discretionary, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, real estate, diversified technology and precious metals, will be participating in the conference.  

"Building on the success of the first two editions, we are pleased to host once again this year this event that brings together in one unique place a number of business leaders and institutional investors. This is a great opportunity for companies to present their plan and strategies and to exchange with investors," stated Ben Vendittelli, Senior Vice President, Head of Equity. "Since small and medium-sized enterprises represent an important part of the Canadian economy, this event is particularly beneficial for investors who can have a good overview of Canadian companies."

The event also serves to further increase Laurentian Bank Securities' presence within the small cap market, where it has built a solid reputation over the years. The conference focuses on companies covered by Laurentian Bank Securities' Equity Research team. The detailed schedule is available at www.lb-securities.ca.

About Laurentian Bank Securities

Laurentian Bank Securities (LBS), is an integrated full-service investment dealer, focusing on five lines of business. The well respected Institutional Fixed Income division has a strong presence in Government and Corporate underwritings, as well as in secondary markets. In addition, the Institutional Equity division is solidly established across the country and focuses on serving clients through research, trading and investment banking in the small capitalization sector. The fast-growing Retail division and Discount Brokerage division currently serve clients through 18 offices in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba. Furthermore, LBS' corresponding business provides complete back office support to a wide range of customers.

SOURCE Laurentian Bank Securities

Hélène Soulard, Assistant Vice-President, Communications, Laurentian Bank, 514 284-4500, ext. 8232, [email protected]