HALIFAX, Aug. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Clarke Inc. ("Clarke") (TSX: CKI CKI.DB.A) is pleased to announce that, through Gestion
Jerico Inc., its 75%-owned commercial tank and home heating business,
it has acquired 90% of Pro-Par Group ("Pro-Par"), a Sherbrooke, Quebec
based company with operations in Quebec and Ontario with over 80
employees. Pro-Par is an established and recognized leader in the
manufacturing of storage tanks, dispensers and transport units for the
Canadian propane industry. Pro-Par's management will continue to own
the remaining 10% of the company.
Pierre Fournier, President and Chief Operating Officer of Gestion Jerico
Inc., commented "This strategic acquisition expands our product
offering into propane storage tanks. Following up on our successful
acquisition of Gil-Fab International Inc., a manufacturer of custom
tanks and pressure vessels, in 2011, we are excited to further
diversify and grow our tanks business".
About Clarke
Halifax-based Clarke invests in a variety of private and publicly-traded
businesses and participates actively where necessary to enhance
performance and increase return. Clarke's securities trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (CKI; CKI.DB.A); for more information about
Clarke, please visit our website at www.clarkeinc.com.
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trading price of the Company's securities not fully reflecting the
value of the Company's business.
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being achieved. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual
results of Clarke to be materially different from the historical
results or from any future results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among
others, the Company's investment strategy, legal and regulatory risks,
general market risk, potential lack of diversification in the Company's
investments, and interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations.
Although Clarke has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual actions, events or results or cause actions, events or
results not to be estimated or intended, there can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Other than as required by applicable Canadian
securities laws, Clarke does not update or revise any such
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
SOURCE CLARKE INC.
