TORONTO, June 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) ("Aimia") announced today that it has been notified by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") that the TSX will defer consideration of the acceptance of Aimia's recently announced Shareholder Rights Plan (the "Rights Plan") until: (i) such time as it determines that the appropriate securities commission will not intervene in the event of any take-over bid for Aimia and (ii) the ratification of the Rights Plan by the shareholders of Aimia within six months from the date of adoption of the Rights Plan (the "Effective Date").

The deferral of acceptance of the Rights Plan by the TSX does not affect the adoption or operation of the Rights Plan, which will remain operative and effective for a minimum of six months from the Effective Date, unless terminated earlier.

A copy of the Rights Plan is available under Aimia's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About Aimia

Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) is a holding company with a focus on making long-term investments in private and public companies, on a global basis, through controlling or minority stakes. The company owns a portfolio of investments which include: 100% ownership of Tufropes, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance synthetic fiber ropes and netting solutions for global aquaculture, maritime, and other various industrial customers, 94% ownership of Bozzetto Group, one of the world's largest ESG-focused providers of specialty sustainable chemicals, a 10.85% stake in Clear Media Limited, one of the largest outdoor advertising firms in China, a 48.9% equity stake in Kognitiv, a global SaaS company inspiring customer loyalty through data-driven personalization, as well as an 11.9% equity stake in TRADE X, a global B2B cross-border automotive trading platform.

For more information about Aimia, visit www.aimia.com.

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SOURCE Aimia Inc. Cision

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