VANCOUVER, British Columbia and WATKINS, Minn., Oct. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Barrier
Technology Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB:IBTGF) (TSXV:IBH) announces that further to its news
release dated October 3, 2017, the plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) between the Company, Louisiana-Pacific
Canada Ltd. and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is expected to close this Friday, October 13, 2017.
Closing of the plan of arrangement is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions for a transaction of
this nature. Additional information concerning the Arrangement is available in the proxy statement and management information
circular of the Company dated August 28, 2017 and available under the Company’s profile on EDGAR and SEDAR.
About International Barrier Technology Inc.
International Barrier Technology Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire-resistant building
materials branded as LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing and Blazeguard FR Deck Panel. The Company’s award-winning
fire-resistant wood panels use a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible coating with an extraordinary capability: it releases water
in the heat of fire. The panels exceed "model" building code requirements in every targeted fire test and application, and are
unique in combining properties that increase panel strength and minimize environmental and human impact. The Company’s family of
products provides customers a premium material choice meeting an increasingly challenging combination of requirements in
residential and commercial building construction. For more information please visit: www.intlbarrier.com.
About Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a manufacturer of quality engineered wood building materials
including OSB, structural framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential, industrial and light
commercial construction. From manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil, LP products are sold to builders
and homeowners through building materials distributors and dealers and retail home centers. Founded in 1973, LP is
headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LPX. For more information, visit
www.lpcorp.com.
INTERNATIONAL BARRIER TECHNOLOGY INC.
Michael D. Huddy
President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
For more information, contact:
Melissa McElwee, Chief Financial Officer
International Barrier Technology Inc.
(800) 638-4570
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable securities
legislation that is based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this
news release about the completion of the business combination described herein, and other forward-looking information includes but
is not limited to information concerning: the intentions, plans and future actions of the companies participating in the
Arrangement and other information that is not historical facts.
Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans,
projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects",
"believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or
"could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be
forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on
reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such
factors include, among others, risks relating to the completion of the Arrangement and satisfaction of all closing conditions;
business integration risks; fluctuations in general economic conditions, securities markets and currency markets; changes in
national and local governments, legislation and taxation; risks relating to employee relations; and risks and hazards associated
with the Company’s operations.
Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management
believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers
that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not
to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy
and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or
revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances,
except as may be required by law.
