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The North West Company Inc. Announces CEO Transition, Fourth Quarter Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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North West will host a conference call for its fourth quarter results on April 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. (Central Time).

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  • North West will host a conference call for its fourth quarter results on April 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. (Central Time).
  • North West operates 212 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$2.4 billion.
  • The common shares of North West trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.
  • Edward Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, The North West Company Inc.
    John King, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, The North West Company Inc.

The North West Company Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended October31, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended October31, 2020.
  • North West continues to provide essential products and services that people depend on during this unprecedented pandemic," commented President and CEO Edward Kennedy.
  • The common shares of North West trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.
  • Edward Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, The North West Company Inc.
    John King, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, The North West Company Inc.

Calin Rovinescu to Retire as President and CEO of Air Canada Early Next Year

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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On behalf of the Air Canada Board of Directors, I sincerely thank Calin for his incredible contribution to Air Canada, a contribution that will bear fruit for years to come.

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  • On behalf of the Air Canada Board of Directors, I sincerely thank Calin for his incredible contribution to Air Canada, a contribution that will bear fruit for years to come.
  • Prior to joining Air Canada, Mr. Rousseau was President of Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) and before that, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HBC.
  • Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network.
  • For more information, please visit: aircanada.com/media , follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn , and join Air Canada on Facebook .

The North West Company Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended April30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended April30, 2020.
  • North West operates 250 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$2.0 billion.
  • The common shares of North West trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.
  • Edward Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, The North West Company Inc.
    John King, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, The North West Company Inc.

The North West Company Inc. Hosts Annual General Meeting and First Quarter Results Conference Call

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (North West) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June10,2020 at 11:30a.m.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (North West) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June10,2020 at 11:30a.m.
  • (Central Time) (the Meeting) by virtualonly meeting via live audio webcast online at https://web.lumiagm.com/181772510 .
  • North West is also hosting a conference call for its first quarter results on June10,2020 at 1:30p.m.
  • For further information, please contact: Amanda E. Sutton, Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary of The North West Company Inc. at (204) 934-1756, email [email protected] .

The North West Company Inc. Releases Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Annual Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form

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Monday, April 27, 2020
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today released its Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended January 31, 2020, its Annual Management's Discussion and Analysis, and Annual Information Form for the same period.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today released its Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended January 31, 2020, its Annual Management's Discussion and Analysis, and Annual Information Form for the same period.
  • These documents can be found on the Company's profile on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.northwest.ca.
  • The common shares of North West trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.
  • Edward Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, The North West Company Inc.
    John King, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, The North West Company Inc.

The North West Company Inc. Announces the Sale of Giant Tiger Stores, a Support Office Restructuring, Fourth Quarter Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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These agreements will enable buying and distribution efficiencies for both parties and will provide the Company access to a stronger, expanded general merchandise assortment.

Key Points: 
  • These agreements will enable buying and distribution efficiencies for both parties and will provide the Company access to a stronger, expanded general merchandise assortment.
  • North West operates 249 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$2.0 billion.
  • The common shares of North West trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.
  • Edward Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, The North West Company Inc.
    John King, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, The North West Company Inc.

Hudson’s Bay Company Announces Court Approval of Privatization Transaction

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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Hudsons Bay Company (TSX: HBC) has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) of the statutory plan of arrangement under which HBC will become a private company owned by certain continuing shareholders, while the companys other shareholders will receive $11.00 per share in cash.

Key Points: 
  • Hudsons Bay Company (TSX: HBC) has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) of the statutory plan of arrangement under which HBC will become a private company owned by certain continuing shareholders, while the companys other shareholders will receive $11.00 per share in cash.
  • The arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by the companys shareholders at a special meeting held on February 27, 2020.
  • HBCs leading businesses across North America include Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudsons Bay, and Saks OFF 5TH.
  • It has partnered with Simon Property Group Inc. in the HBS Joint Venture, which owns properties in the United States.

Hudson’s Bay Company Shareholders Approve Privatization Transaction

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Hudsons Bay Companys (TSX: HBC) shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of a plan to become a private company at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today.

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  • Hudsons Bay Companys (TSX: HBC) shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of a plan to become a private company at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today.
  • The special resolution also required approval by a majority of the minority shareholders and 94.46 percent of the votes cast by minority shareholders were voted in favor of the resolution.
  • Under the plan of arrangement, HBC will become a private company owned by a group of continuing shareholders led by Richard Baker, Governor and Executive Chairman of HBC.
  • HBCs leading businesses across North America include Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudsons Bay, and Saks OFF 5TH.

Hudson’s Bay Company Announces Filing of Amended and Restated Management Information Circular in Respect of Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Friday, January 31, 2020
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Hudsons Bay Company (TSX: HBC) (HBC or the Company) today announced it has filed an Amended and Restated Management Information Circular (the Circular) in connection with the special meeting of shareholders (the Special Meeting) to be held at The Arcadian Loft, 8th Floor, 401 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, on February 27, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Hudsons Bay Company (TSX: HBC) (HBC or the Company) today announced it has filed an Amended and Restated Management Information Circular (the Circular) in connection with the special meeting of shareholders (the Special Meeting) to be held at The Arcadian Loft, 8th Floor, 401 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, on February 27, 2020.
  • The purpose of the Special Meeting is to obtain shareholder approval of a transaction in which Hudsons Bay Company will become a private company, owned by certain continuing shareholders (the Continuing Shareholders), and the Companys other shareholders (the Minority Shareholders) will receive $11.00 per share in cash.
  • It is strongly suggested that shareholders consult their own tax advisors and read carefully the tax disclosure section of the Circular.
  • The Company intends to mail the Circular to its shareholders in the upcoming days.