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CNW Group is committed to improving the Canadian marketplace by making it easier for public companies to meet, and even exceed, their disclosure responsibilities. From SEDAR to EDGAR, Websites to Webcasts, newswire to news coverage we get your information to the right people, at the right time. It's the reason why Toronto Stock Exchange exclusively endorses CNW Group for news release distribution and financial results webcasting services.

1. Who is CNW Group?
2. What services are offered through CNW Group?
3. How are CNW services priced?
4. Why should public companies use CNW Group?
5. How do I get more information about CNW Group?

1. Who is CNW Group?

CNW Group is one of the nation's leaders in the electronic delivery of time-critical news and information on behalf of thousands of Canadian and international organizations. Through traditional and new media channels, CNW's multi-technology services have combined the best of wire, broadcast fax, satellite, radio and television, e-mail and Internet to create successful integrated communications solutions for more than 45 years. Today, more than 10,000 Canadian and international organizations use CNW services to ensure a higher profile for their announcements. CNW's extensive, dedicated networks reach local, national, and global audiences in the media, financial and Internet communities, along with other key stakeholders as required. In partnership with its international affiliates, CNW is part of the world's largest communications network. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

2. What services are offered through CNW Group?

CNW Group offers a comprehensive suite of enhanced investor communications tools. From SEDAR to EDGAR, Websites to Webcasts, newswire to news coverage we get your information to the right people, at the right time.

The product offering for CNW Group Canadian public companies with an opportunity to access new and enhanced services:

Press Release Distribution
Distribution of public company press releases using CNW's dedicated wire networks including the Canadian Disclosure Network® provides Canadian businesses with unparalleled audience reach and exposure. CNW's globally recognized networks, and further enhances distribution of Canadian public company news by using TMX Datalinx LinxPointOneT infrastructure, to transmit press release alerts to the financial community. This state-of-the-art combined distribution network provides investment community professionals with timely alerts of Canadian public company news, and provides businesses with unprecedented exposure to the financial community.

Webcasting, Teleconferencing and Transcription Services
CNW Group's webcasting and conference call services allow Canadian companies to deliver time-sensitive information quickly and effectively, around the country and around the world. By making use of these powerful, interactive technologies, companies stand to benefit from improved relationships with their global shareholders and stakeholders through strong, clear, market communications. CNW Group also offers transcription services, providing an accurate, written account of the webcast or conference call.

Regulatory Filings
CNW Group's regulatory filing services streamline the delivery of information to meet mandatory compliance filing and other disclosure requirements. CNW Group submits documents and press releases to both SEDAR and EDGAR on behalf of public companies in a timely manner, ensuring regulatory compliance as well as the accessibility of their information by the investment community.

Investor Relations Web Sites
Meeting the demands for enhanced disclosure, CNW Group's IR web sites leverage real-time data to offer companies the opportunity to build a strong effective online presence that maximizes the exposure of their online investor relations communications. CNW Group offers 24/7 support for your IR web site.

Translation Services
CNW Group offers multilingual, timely translation services for press release and other investor and corporate communications, such as annual reports and confidential correspondence. This cost-effective, efficient service is another example of how CNW Group facilitates seamless business communications on behalf of its clients.

Multimedia News Release
The Multimedia News Release is an interactive page that combines a traditional text press release with audio and video components, digital photos, graphics, corporate logos and links.

Distributed across CNW Group's wire network in text form, an embedded link within the release offers investors and business journalists a dynamic and informative view of your news. Online audiences will see your press release come alive on web portals and online news sites including newswire.ca - an essential resource for journalists.

Building on the strength of CNW, a leading Canadian financial communication network, CNW Group represents an ongoing commitment to delivering effective and relevant communication solutions to public companies and the audiences they need to reach.

3. How are CNW services priced?

For competitive reasons, CNW Group does not publish a rate sheet for its services.

For information on pricing, please contact a CNW Group representative at info@newswire.ca

4. Why should public companies use CNW Group?

Toronto Stock Exchange exclusively endorses CNW Group for news release distribution and financial results webcasting services. CNW Group is the nation's leader in the areas of technology, financial news and market data distribution. CNW is committed to the delivery of best-of-class disclosure related communication services for clients. While use of a dedicated wire like CNW for press release distribution has traditionally been the most widely used disclosure mechanism, regulatory bodies are increasingly encouraging public companies to use additional means to ensure information is widely available to all investors. Regulatory guidelines governing the disclosure process have given rise to the development of new products that help public companies with corporate disclosure. CNW Group makes these products accessible, helping clients meet and exceed disclosure requirements. CNW Group is the first offering of its kind to provide Canadian companies with an enhanced option for disclosing information to the Canadian investment community.

Please note that it is not mandatory for public companies to use CNW Group. All public companies have the freedom to choose their supplier.

There are a variety of services for public companies to choose from. CNW Group provides the Canadian market with an enhanced option available to issuers who wish to meet and exceed current disclosure requirements.

5. How do I get more information about CNW Group?

CNW Group provides a premier disclosure and exposure offering service for issuer communications in Canada.

For more information, please contact a CNW Group representative at:

Toll Free: 1-877-CNW-7890
E-mail: info@newswire.ca