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TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation
("Westaim" or the "Company") (TSXV: "WED") announces
that it will be holding an Investor Day to provide an update on its
business. The Investor Day will be held on November 14, 2017 at 10:00
a.m. (Eastern time) at Vantage Venues (formerly St. Andrew's
Club and Conference Centre), 150 King Street West, S3/S4
Inverness Room, 27th
Floor, Toronto, Ontario.
The agenda will include presentations along with question and
answer sessions with Westaim senior management, Stephen L. Way, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd.
("HIIG"), and Daniel B.
Zwirn, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
of the Arena Group of companies.
If you are interested in attending the Investor Day, please
R.S.V.P. to Laurie Morra at
lmorra@westaim.com.
About Westaim
Westaim is a Canadian investment company specializing in
providing long-term capital to businesses operating primarily
within the global financial services industry. The Company invests,
directly and indirectly, through acquisitions, joint ventures and
other arrangements, with the objective of providing its
shareholders with capital appreciation and real wealth
preservation. Westaim's strategy is to pursue investment
opportunities with a focus towards the financial services industry
and grow shareholder value over the long-term. Westaim's
investments include significant interests in HIIG and the Arena
Group of companies. Westaim's common shares are listed and posted
for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol
WED.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
Except for any statements of historical fact contained herein,
information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws,
including those identified by the expressions "believe", "plan",
"estimate", "intend", "will", and similar expressions. Other than
statements of historical fact, all statements that involve various
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors are
"forward-looking statements". There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove accurate. Results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from current expectations. Readers of this press release
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these "forward-looking
statements". Except as otherwise required by applicable law,
Westaim expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update
publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE Westaim Corporation