Western Investment Company | Private Equity Company

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2015, The Western Investment Company of Canada is a publicly traded private equity company based in Western Canada.

Our common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol WI.

Our purpose is to create long-term wealth for shareholders by building and maintaining a portfolio of strong, stable, and profitable western-based companies and helping them to grow and prosper. Our strategy is to use our expertise and capital to grow already great Western Canadian businesses, ultimately contributing to their success and legacy over the long run.

BUILT FROM A LEGACY

Western Investment Company’s Founder, President and CEO is no stranger to building a successful financial company. Scott Tannas founded Western Financial Group and served as its CEO from 1996 to 2014. Western Financial Group was created as a Junior Capital Pool in 1996. From its headquarters in High River, Alberta, Mr. Tannas oversaw the building of Western Financial Group through more than 100 acquisitions and a number of strategic initiatives. Today, Western Financial Group is a diversified financial services organization with more than $1 billion in annual sales. Over 1,400 employees provide nearly one million customers with insurance and investment products and services. The company’s network of more than 160 offices stretches across Western Canada from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast.

On April 15, 2011, after 15 years as a publicly traded company, Western Financial Group was acquired by Quebec-based Desjardins Group, in a $440 million transaction. In the time between the IPO in 1996, and Western Financial Group’s exit from the public market in 2011, the company’s stock price rose 1,038%.

“My family and I are very happy to have found a partner that is focused on investing in Western Canadian business success stories like ours. We are very proud of what we have built, and are determined to set the stage for significant growth in the future. The reputation and business track record of Western’s founders was a big factor in our decision to establish this partnership.”

George McBride – Founder, Ocean Sales

“We are delighted to enter this next phase of our evolution with strong partners like Western. This partnership will provide GlassMasters with additional capital, contacts, and other resources that will enable us to expand our business in Alberta and into new markets in Western Canada. Our goal is to provide our customers with the most convenient, professional auto glass replacement service possible. Western shares the same values of service and quality of workmanship that allowed us to make GlassMasters what it is today. They have the experience and the leadership needed to grow our brand. As new partners with strong Alberta roots and a long-term view of ownership, our employees will be able to further their careers and be part of a rapidly growing, successful, national auto glass company.”

Miles Palmer – President, GlassMasters Autoglass

“After five decades of building Foothills, I’m glad I found partners for the future. Western’s local roots and reputation were important considerations. I’m excited to continue to play a role in positioning Foothills for a very successful future.”

Don Bayrack – Founder, Foothills Creamery

“Golden Health Care is addressing the needs of our aging population as the largest private provider of personal care homes in Saskatchewan. The significant growth of our aging population represents an increase in demand for aging-in place healthcare and a need for more capacity. We are excited to partner with Western to develop a planning framework for growth that focuses on these emerging opportunities. Western’s successful track record and expertise amongst its Board is exceptional and supports the vision of Golden Health Care for future expansion.”

A WESTERN PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

WHO WE ARE

BUILT FROM A LEGACY

George McBride – Founder, Ocean Sales

Miles Palmer – President, GlassMasters Autoglass

Don Bayrack – Founder, Foothills Creamery

Heather Haupstein – CEO, Golden Health Care