TORONTO, June 17, 2014 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) announced
today that it has closed its previously announced offering of $200
million principal amount of Senior Unsecured Notes, Series 2024.
About George Weston Limited
Founded in 1882, George Weston Limited ("Weston") is a major Canadian
public company, representing Canada's largest food and drug retail
businesses through its control of Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw")
and Loblaw's recent acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart. With over 2,300
stores the retail operations reach most Canadians serving their
everyday food, health and wellness needs. Through Weston Foods, Weston
is one of Canada's leading bakers, offering a wide selection of fresh
and frozen products to the North American market. Weston also controls
one of Canada's largest REITs, Choice Properties REIT.
With over 200,000 employees, Weston is Canada's largest private sector
employer.
SOURCE George Weston Limited
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