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TORONTO, Sep. 16, 2015 –Avante Corp Inc.,(TSX VENTURE:XX)(OTCBB:ALXXF)(“Avante” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to report that for corporate and operational efficiencies the Board has resolved to effect certain senior management role changes as described below. George Rossolatos will hold the title of CEO of Avante Corp Inc. and Emmanuel Mounouchos will hold the titles of President and CEO of Avante Security Inc., the Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Co-CEO titles for these executives will be relinquished. These management role changes will be effective immediately subject to finalization of the terms of amended employment agreements for the executives. The Board has determined that moving forward with one CEO for Avante Corp Inc. is in the best interests of the Corporation and allows the Corporation to better advance its financing and acquisitions strategies. The change also permits Mr. Mounouchos to focus on his core competencies, being sales, operations, product innovation and new channel development at the subsidiary level.
Leland Verner, Chairman of the Board, stated, “We are excited about the change in senior management roles as it allows both of our senior executives to focus on their managerial strengths thereby improving operations and realizing further efficiencies. It also reduces any confusion in the marketplace as to the roles of co-CEOs.”
Mr. Rossolatos added, “We continue to be confident about our continued growth of recurring and non-recurring revenues as well as prospects for continuing our acquisition program, and the senior management change contemplated only increases this level of confidence. I look forward to fulfilling my responsibilities as sole CEO for Avante Corp Inc. including responsibility for executing Avante’s financing and acquisition strategies. I want to thank Mr. Mounouchos and the rest of the Board in showing their faith in my ability to work collaboratively to execute on our business plan.”
Mr. Mounouchos said, “I am pleased with the direction that the Board has taken with respect to senior executive roles. Not burdened with co-CEO responsibilities, I will be able to focus my efforts on sales, operations, product innovations and new channel development for Avante Security Inc., but at the same time be able to participate and provide oversight as a member of the board of Avante Corp Inc.”
About Avante Corp
Avante Corp Inc. (XX.V) is a Toronto based provider of technology enabled security solutions. We acquire, manage and build industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of our customers. Our businesses continuously develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to achieve their objectives. With an experienced team and a proven track record of solid growth, we are taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses to provide our customers and shareholders with exceptional returns. Please visit our website at www.avantecorp.ca and consider joining our investor email list.
George Rossolatos
Director
(416) 923-6984 x200
george@avantecorp.ca
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(1) Revenues – Recurring, Monitoring and Response includes Alarm Response along with Digital, Wireless and Video Monitoring services
(2) Adjusted EBITDA – Income from operations + depreciation and amortization + share based payments + integration costs