OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Vicwest Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: VIC, VIC.DB) announced today that it has filed a notice with the Toronto Stock
Exchange ("TSX") of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid.
The normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") would be for a portion of the
common shares of the Company as appropriate opportunities arise from
time to time. The NCIB is substantially similar to the NCIB the
Company commenced last year on January 27, 2012 which will expire on
January 26, 2013. The Company's new NCIB will be made in accordance
with the by-laws, rules and policies of the TSX. Subject to TSX
approval, the Company may begin to purchase its common shares in late
January 2013.
Pursuant to the notice, the Company intends to acquire up to 850,000
common shares for cancellation over the 12 months following
commencement of the bid, which represents approximately 4.8% of the
Company's outstanding common shares. Purchases will be made at market
prices through the facilities of the exchange. The Company intends to
fund the purchases out of its available cash and credit facility. The
Company believes that the purchase of common shares represents an
investment opportunity and a worthwhile use of its resources.
ABOUT VICWEST INC.
Vicwest Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building
construction products, and steel containment products for agricultural
grain, fertilizer and liquid storage. Through its Vicwest Building
Products division, the Company fabricates and markets metal roofing,
siding and other metal building products under the trade names Vicwest,
Mercury Metals, Valley Truss & Metal, RCA Metal and AWIP-Vicwest USA.
The Company's Westeel Storage Solutions division manufactures storage
solutions for agricultural grain and fertilizer, as well as liquid
storage tanks and accessories. These products are manufactured and
distributed under the trade names Westeel, Northern Steel Industries
and NSI. In 2011, Westeel established its first branch in Europe as
part of the Company's strategy to serve growing international demand
for agricultural grain storage and handling equipment. In Canada,
Westeel also represents Skandia, Europe's most advanced elevator and
conveyor grain handling systems. With approximately 1,200 dedicated
employees and strategically located manufacturing facilities, the
Company delivers superior quality products and excellent service to
customers in chosen markets. Vicwest Inc. is a member of the S&P/TSX
SmallCap Index. For more information, visit www.vicwestinc.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
management's beliefs, plans, estimates, and intentions, and similar
statements concerning anticipated future events, results,
circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical
facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the
use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook", "objective",
"may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe",
"should", "plans" or "continue", or similar expressions suggesting
future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking statements reflect
management's current beliefs and are based on information currently
available to management. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by such statements. Readers are encouraged to
review the most recently filed Management's Discussion and Analysis and
other disclosure documents filed by the Company with Canadian
securities regulatory agencies and commissions. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made
as of the date of this press release and except as required by
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE: Vicwest Inc.
