Winalta Inc. announces second extension of CCAA protection until August 6,
2010
CALGARY, July 3 /CNW/ - Winalta Inc. ("Winalta") (TSX-V-"WTA.A") announces yesterday that the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, Judicial Centre of Edmonton (the "Court") has granted an extension, until August 6, 2010, of the initial Order granted on April 26, 2010 pursuant to which Winalta was granted creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (the "CCAA"). The extension was supported by Deloitte & Touche, Inc., the Court-appointed Monitor of Winalta's CCAA process and was not objected to by counsel to Winalta's secured creditor, HSBC Bank of Canada.
The Court has approved the sale of 29 homes and lots plus 3 vacant lots in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. As a result of this sale, Winalta will receive $3,825,000. The completion of this transaction is expected to occur on July 6, 2010.
The Court has also approved the sale of 118 acres of residential property in Estevan, Saskatchewan. As a result of this sale, Winalta will receive $1,600,000. The completion of this transaction is expected to occur on July 30, 2010.
The Court has additionally granted Winalta an Order relieving it of its obligation to hold an annual meeting of its shareholders within the time prescribed by the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) until such time as the Court orders the annual meeting of Winalta's shareholders to be called.
Winalta Inc. is an integrated company with three main operating divisions, Homes, Industrial, and Manufacturing. The Homes Division sells CSA approved homes via retail centers, communities and supply arrangements. The Oilfield Division leases portable industrial accommodations and catering services to the energy sector.
The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain statements included in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including the timing and continuance of CCAA protection and the completion of transactions related thereto. Such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Winalta to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Specifically, some of the material risks include the uncertainty involved in the Court proceedings and the implementation of a Plan under the CCAA.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of Winalta as at July 2, 2010 and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. However, Winalta expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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For further information: Artie Kos, President and Chief Executive Officer, Phone: (780) 960-6900, Fax: (780) 962-9523; Austin Fraser, VP Winalta Homes, Phone: (780) 960-6900, Fax: (780) 962-9523
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