Laurentian Bank Securities (“LBS”) is a full-service investment dealer wholly owned by the Laurentian Bank of Canada. LBS provides a comprehensive range of equity and fixed income products and services to both retail and institutional clients across Canada. Laurentian Bank Securities’ Institutional Equity Division has grown significantly in recent years. This division focuses on small and mid-cap companies across a broad spectrum of industry sectors including technology, health care, real estate, agriculture, transportation, consumer goods and mining. LBS thus holds an enviable position in the market among both independent and bank-owned dealers. With nine research analysts and a growing list of over 90 companies ensuring coverage, LBS is in a good position to continue increasing its presence on capital markets across the country. In addition, LBS’ access to the Laurentian Bank’s financial strength and lending capability is a significant competitive advantage over other market participants.