Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) a global leader in the
accessibility industry, announces today that Mr. Marcel Bourassa,
Executive Chairman of Savaria, has completed the sale of 2,000,000
common shares of Savaria (“Common Shares”) (representing
approximately 2.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares).
The Common Shares were sold through the facilities of the Toronto
Stock Exchange (the “TSX”).
Following the sale of Common Shares, Mr.
Bourassa will continue to be the largest shareholder of Savaria
with an approximately 16.09% equity interest. “After 35 years of
leadership at Savaria, I am proud of our accomplishments of
building a team that has brought Savaria to the next level,” said
Mr. Bourassa. The proceeds from the sale of Common Shares are for
personal reasons, for family estate planning purposes and in
support of philanthropic endeavors. Mr. Bourassa may, from time to
time, increase or decrease his investment in Savaria through market
transactions, private arrangements, treasury issuances or
otherwise.
On September 23, 2024, Mr. Bourassa completed
the sale of 2,000,000 Common Shares beneficially owned by Les
Élévateurs Savaria Inc. (representing 2.8% of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares) through the TSX, which were sold at a
price of $20.63 per share, for an aggregate consideration of
$41,260,000 (the “Transaction”).
Immediately prior to the Transaction, Mr.
Bourassa: (i) beneficially owned and controlled 32,900 Common
Shares (representing approximately 0.05% of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares), (ii) controlled 12,585,767 Common
Shares beneficially owned by Les Élévateurs Savaria Inc.
(representing approximately 17.64% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares), (iii) controlled 277,931 Common Shares beneficially
owned by 9302-0071 Québec Inc. (representing approximately 0.39% of
the issued and outstanding Common Shares), (iv) controlled 336,500
Common Shares beneficially owned by 9264-4582 Québec Inc.
(representing approximately 0.47% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares) and (v) controlled 250,000 Common Shares
beneficially owned by Bourassa Savaria Foundation (representing
approximately 0.35% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares),
representing in the aggregate 13,483,098 Common Shares (or
approximately 18.90% of the issued and outstanding Common
Shares).
Immediately after the Transaction, Mr. Bourassa:
(i) beneficially owns and controls 32,900 Common Shares
(representing approximately 0.05% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares), (ii) controls 10,585,767 Common Shares beneficially
owned by Les Élévateurs Savaria Inc. (representing approximately
14.83% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares), (iii) controls
277,931 Common Shares beneficially owned by 9302-0071 Québec Inc.
(representing approximately 0.39% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares), (iv) controls 336,500 Common Shares beneficially
owned by 9264-4582 Québec Inc. (representing approximately 0.47% of
the issued and outstanding Common Shares) and (v) controls 250,000
Common Shares beneficially owned by Bourassa Savaria Foundation
(representing approximately 0.35% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares), representing in the aggregate 11,483,098 Common
Shares (or approximately 16.09% of the issued and outstanding
Common Shares).
An early warning report containing additional
information with respect to the foregoing matters will be filed
under the SEDAR+ profile of Savaria at www.sedarplus.ca and
may also be obtained by contacting Mr. Bourassa at the coordinates
listed below.
About Savaria Corporation
Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is a global
leader in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility
solutions for the physically challenged to increase their comfort,
their mobility and their independence. Its product line is one of
the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs,
manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility equipment,
such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and
inclined wheelchair lifts and elevators for home and commercial
use. It also manufactures and markets a comprehensive selection of
pressure management products for the medical market, medical beds
for the long-term care market, as well as an extensive line of
medical equipment and solutions for the safe handling of patients,
including ceiling lifts and slings. The Corporation operates a
sales network of dealers worldwide and direct sales offices in
North America, Europe (UK, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy,
Germany, Poland and Czech Republic), Australia and China. Savaria
employs approximately 2,400 people globally and its plants are
located across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe and
China.
Cautionary Notice Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release may
constitute “forward-looking statements” regarding Savaria and Mr.
Marcel Bourassa. Most frequently, but not invariably,
forward-looking statements are identified by the use of such terms
as “plan”, “expect”, “should”, “could”, “budget”, “expected”,
“estimated”, “forecast”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”,
variants thereof (including negative variants) or statements that
certain events, results or shares “could”, “should” or “will” occur
or be achieved. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors liable to cause actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from those set
forth in or underlying the forward-looking statements. Such factors
notably include general, economic, competitive, political and
social uncertainties, the risks set forth under “Risks and
Uncertainties” in Savaria’s latest Annual MD&A as well as other
risks detailed from time to time in reports filed by Savaria with
securities regulators in Canada. Although Savaria has attempted to
identify the key elements liable to cause actual measures, events
or results to differ from those described in the forward-looking
statements, other factors could have an impact on the reality and
produce unexpected results. The forward-looking statements
contained herein are valid at the date of this press release.
Savaria undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions
should change, except as required by law. As there can be no
assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove
accurate, actual future results and events could differ materially
from those anticipated therein. Accordingly, readers are strongly
advised not to unduly rely on these forward-looking statements.
For further information:
Marcel BourassaExecutive Chairman c/o Savaria Corporation4350
Highway 13Laval, Québec, H7G 6E91-800-661-5112 |
www.savaria.com
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