Savaria: 2017 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

2017-04-28

Laval, QC, April 28, 2017 – Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS), one of North America’s leaders in the accessibility industry, announces that it will hold its annual and special shareholder’s meeting on Monday, May 15 at 11:00 AM, at the Hotel Le Crystal in Montreal.

Date :      Monday, May 15 at 11:00 AM 
Place :    Hotel Le Crystal 
         René Lévesque Room
         1100, de la Montagne Street, Montreal, QC

In addition to the usual resolutions, a review of Savaria’s fiscal 2016 and 2017 first quarter highlights will be presented. The Notice of Annual Meeting, the Management Information Circular and the 2016 Financial Statements and related Management Discussion and Analysis are available on the following websites: www.savaria.com and www.sedar.com

Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is one of North America’s leaders in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility solutions for the elderly and physically challenged to increase their mobility and independence. The diversity of its product line is one of the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs, manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility equipment, such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts, elevators for home and commercial use, as well as patient lifts. In addition, it converts and adapts vehicles to be wheelchair accessible. It also operates a network of franchisees and corporate stores through which new and recycled accessibility equipment is sold and, in certain locations, vehicle conversions are performed. Savaria operates a plant located in Huizhou, China, which increases its competitive edge. Savaria records close to 60% of its revenue outside Canada, primarily in the United States. It operates a sales network of some 400 retailers and affiliates in North America and employs some 500 people. Its principal places of business are located in Laval, QC, Brampton, ON, and Huizhou, China.

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For more information, please contact:

Helene Bernier, CA
Vice-President, Finance
helene.bernier@savaria.com
1-800-931-5655, ext. 248

Marcel Bourassa
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
1-800-661-5112

IMPORTANT: Safety notice for current owners of Savaria residential elevators