Westaim is a Canadian investment company specializing in providing long-term capital to businesses operating primarily within the global financial services industry.  The Company invests, directly and indirectly, through acquisitions, joint ventures and other arrangements, with the objective of providing its shareholders with capital appreciation and real wealth preservation.  Westaim's strategy is to pursue investment opportunities with a focus towards the financial services industry and grow shareholder value over the long-term.  Westaim's common shares are listed on The TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol WED.



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Robert T. Kittel
COO
Tel: 416-969-3333

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Nov 08, 2018, 16:12 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2018 Third Quarter Results

Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars, except as otherwise noted. The financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards, except...

Oct 22, 2018, 20:00 ET Arena Group Wins HFM 'Newcomer Credit" Award

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: WED) is pleased to announce that Arena Special Opportunities Fund ("ASOF LP"), an investment fund managed by ...

Aug 09, 2018, 16:19 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2018 Second Quarter Results

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May 09, 2018, 16:25 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2018 First Quarter Results

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Apr 16, 2018, 16:11 ET The Westaim Corporation continues to explore alternatives to enhance the growth and value of HIIG

TORONTO, April 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") announces that, in view of the ongoing insurance industry consolidation activity and the receipt by...

Mar 29, 2018, 17:25 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2017 Fourth Quarter Results

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Nov 09, 2017, 16:27 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2017 Third Quarter Results

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Oct 24, 2017, 17:49 ET The Westaim Corporation Announces Investor Day

/THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - ...

Aug 11, 2017, 08:00 ET Westaim Announces Director Resignation

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2017 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: WED) announced today that Peter H. Puccetti has resigned from the Company's board of directors. J. Cameron...

Aug 10, 2017, 16:21 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2017 Second Quarter Results

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Jun 02, 2017, 16:02 ET Westaim and Fairfax Close Strategic Investment Transaction

TORONTO, June 2, 2017 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: WED) is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its previously announced transaction with Fairfax ...

May 11, 2017, 16:23 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2017 First Quarter Results

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Apr 03, 2017, 06:30 ET Fairfax to Make Strategic Investment in Westaim and to Make Significant Portfolio Investment through Arena Investors

TORONTO, April 3, 2017 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: WED) today announced that it has entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial...

Mar 30, 2017, 18:27 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2016 Fourth Quarter Results

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Nov 10, 2016, 17:54 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results

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Sep 15, 2016, 12:29 ET The Westaim Corporation Announces Investor Day

/THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2016 /CNW/...

Aug 11, 2016, 16:29 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2016 Second Quarter Results

(Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars, except as otherwise noted. The financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards, except...

May 11, 2016, 17:00 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2016 First Quarter Results

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Mar 31, 2016, 17:17 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter Results

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Mar 10, 2016, 08:00 ET Westaim announces appointment of Managing Director in New York

TORONTO, March 10, 2016 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Schenk will join the Company as Managing Director effective...

Mar 02, 2016, 07:00 ET Westaim Announces Hiring of Pimco's Jon Short as President of Arena Investors, LP

TORONTO, March 2, 2016 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim") (TSXV: "WED") is pleased to announce that Jon Short has joined Arena Investors, LP ("Arena") as President effective March 2, 2016....

Nov 12, 2015, 16:28 ET The Westaim Corporation Reports 2015 Third Quarter Results

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Nov 09, 2015, 16:05 ET Westaim Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer of Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd.

TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2015 /CNW/ - Further to the press release issued by The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") on September 29, 2015, the Company is pleased to announce that...

Oct 01, 2015, 11:03 ET Westaim Announces Acquisition by Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd.

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2015 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") today announced that Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd. ("HIIG") has acquired the business...

Sep 29, 2015, 18:34 ET Westaim Announces Management Change at Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd.

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation ("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") today announced that Mr. Peter W. Presperin has tendered his resignation as Chief Financial Officer...

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