Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG)
(“
FTG” or the “
Corporation”)
today announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the
“
TSX”) of FTG’s Notice of Intention to make a
Normal Course Issuer Bid (“
NCIB”), renewing the
NCIB that expired in June 2024. Pursuant to the NCIB, FTG is
authorized to purchase through the facilities of the TSX, from time
to time over the next 12 months, if considered advisable, up to an
aggregate of 1,193,740 common shares of the Corporation
(“
Common Shares”), being approximately 5% of its
Common Shares outstanding as of August 14, 2024. As of August 14,
2024, 23,874,802 Common Shares of the Corporation were issued and
outstanding. Purchases may commence through the TSX on August 26,
2024 and will conclude on the earlier of the date on which
purchases under the bid have been completed and August 25, 2025.
Purchases of Common Shares under the NCIB will
be made in accordance with TSX by-laws, rules and policies through
the facilities of the TSX and/or through alternative Canadian
trading systems. All Common Shares purchased by FTG will be
cancelled. The price paid for any repurchased Common Shares will be
the market price of such Common Shares at the time of acquisition.
The average daily trading volume of the Common Shares of the
Corporation from the start of trading on February 1, 2024 through
July 31, 2024 was 22,855 Common Shares and, accordingly, daily
purchases will be limited to 5,713 Common Shares other than block
purchase exemptions.
Under its previous normal course issuer bid
approved by the TSX on June 1, 2023, the number of Common Shares
that could by repurchased for cancellation was 1,195,550 Common
Shares. FTG completed the purchase for cancellation through the
facilities of the TSX, and/or through alternative trading systems,
of 36,200 Common Shares at a weighted average price of $3.34 per
Common Share. FTG’s previous normal course issuer bid expired on
June 4, 2024.
To FTG’s knowledge, none of the directors,
officers or other insiders of FTG or any associate of any such
persons, or any associate or affiliate of FTG currently intends to
sell Common Shares to FTG during the course of the NCIB.
FTG believes that the proposed purchases are in
the best interests of FTG and are a desirable use of corporate
funds.
ABOUT FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
FTG is an aerospace and defence electronics
product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG
has two operating units:
FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high
technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers
are leaders in the aviation, defence, and high technology
industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario,
Chatsworth, California, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Minnetonka,
Minnesota, Haverhill, Massachusetts and a joint venture in Tianjin,
China.
FTG Aerospace manufactures and repairs
illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and sub-assemblies for
original equipment manufacturers of aerospace and defence
equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario,
Chatsworth, California and Tianjin, China.
The Corporation's shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
related to, but not limited to, FTG’s operations, anticipated
financial performance, business prospects and strategies.
Forward-looking information typically contains words such as
“anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “will”, “may” or similar
words suggesting future outcomes. Such statements are based on the
current expectations of management of the Corporation and
inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and
unknown, including economic factors and the Corporation’s industry,
generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible
factors. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance and actual events and results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking
statements made by the Corporation. The reader is cautioned to
consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions
with respect to the Corporation and not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Other than as may be required by law,
FTG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
For
further
information
please
contact:
Bradley C. Bourne, President and CEOTel: (416)
299-4000 x 314 Firan Technology Group
Corporationbradbourne@ftgcorp.com
Jamie Crichton, Vice President and CFOTel: (416)
299-4000 x 264 Firan Technology Group
Corporationjamiecrichton@ftgcorp.com
Additional information can be found at the
Corporation’s website www.ftgcorp.com
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