Latest Quebecor Inc. (QBCAF) Headlines
Quebecor announces resignation of Pierre Karl Peladeau from board
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 4:11AM CDT
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A) announced on Sunday, that Pierre Karl Peladeau has resigned from his position as vice chairman and member of the board of directors of Quebecor and chairman and member of the boards of directors of Quebecor Media and TVA Group.
Resignation from the Boards of Directors: Pierre Karl Peladeau No Longer Involved in the Corporation's Management
Marketwire - Sun Mar 09, 12:01PM CDT
Quebecor announces that, following his decision to enter politics, Pierre Karl Peladeau resigned this morning as Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Quebecor and Chairman and member of the Boards of Directors of Quebecor Media and TVA Group. Quebecor also confirms that Mr. Peladeau has promised to place his financial interests in the Corporation in a blind trust or under a blind management agreement if he is elected to Quebec's National Assembly on April 7. As of today, Mr. Peladeau will no longer take part in any decisions respecting the Corporation's daily or strategic management.
Media Advisory: Quebecor Inc.'s Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2013 and the Financial Year 2013-Conference call
Marketwire - Fri Feb 28, 9:01AM CST
Robert Depatie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quebecor Inc. (TSX: QBR.A)(TSX: QBR.B), Quebecor Media Inc., and Chief Executive Officer, Videotron Ltd, Manon Brouillette, President and Chief Operating Officer, Videotron Ltd, Julie Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Media Corporation, and Jean-Francois Pruneau, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc., will hold a conference call on Thursday March 13, 2014, at 11 AM, following the release of Quebecor Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the financial year 2013. Media are only allowed to attend this conference call in listen mode.
Industry Canada 700 MHz Spectrum Action: Quebecor Media Acquires Seven Operating Licences in Four Provinces at an Advantageous Price
Marketwire - Wed Feb 19, 5:00PM CST
Quebecor Media is pleased to be among the successful bidders in the Industry Canada 700 MHz spectrum auction held over the past several weeks. Quebecor Media's Videotron subsidiary acquired seven operating licences in Canada's four most populous provinces for $233 million. The licences cover the entirety of the provinces of Quebec, Ontario (except Northern Ontario), Alberta and British Columbia, home to more than 28 million people or approximately 80% of Canada's population.
For the 5th Consecutive Year, Quebecor Supports Art souterrain and This Year Presents Two Works by Patrick Beaulieu
Marketwire Canada - Tue Feb 18, 9:30AM CST
Quebecor is proud to support Art souterrain as a major sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. From March 1 to 16, Art souterrain will trace a 7-km art trail through the heart of Montreal's underground city and organize a wide-ranging program of activities. Quebecor has been backing the cultural event for five years with a large-scale promotional campaign in its various media outlets and financial contributions. As part of Art souterrain, Quebecor will present two works by multidisciplinary artist Patrick Beaulieu, la fondamentale and cluster, at its head office art gallery and will also open the exhibition to the public for Nuit blanche on March 1, starting at 6 p.m.
Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Quebec Foundation: Pierre-Karl Peladeau, President of the Fundraising Campaign, Announces $2 Million Donation From Quebecor
Marketwire Canada - Thu Feb 13, 10:15AM CST
Quebecor today announced a $2 million donation to the Foundation of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Quebec (IUCPQ Foundation) to kick off its fundraising campaign. The slogan for the fund drive is Laissez parler votre coeur, or "let your heart speak." Pierre-Karl Peladeau, Chairman of the Board of Hydro-Quebec and Vice Chairman of the Board of Quebecor Inc., will serve as President of the campaign, which has a $30 million target. In addition to its monetary contribution Quebecor will promote the fundraiser in its multiple media outlets.
Quebecor Fund Announces List of Funded Producers and Distributors Under its Event and Film Production Assistance Program (EFPAP)
Marketwire Canada - Tue Feb 11, 10:40AM CST
The Quebecor Fund board of directors is pleased to announce the names of the production companies and distributors whose projects will receive seventh-round funding under the Event and Film Production Assistance Program (EFPAP), following January 13, 2014 submissions. A total of $667,500 in funding will be shared among the selected producers and distributors. The six projects selected will be produced and distributed by: Lyla Films inc., micro_scope inc., Corporation ACPAV Inc., Christal Films Productions Inc., Productions Caramel Film Inc., Les Films Christal s.e.c., Les Films Seville inc. and TVA Productions II inc.
Covidien plc's board to pay USD0.32 per ordinary share dividend
M2 - Fri Jan 17, 7:37AM CST
The board of directors of Covidien plc (NYSE:COV), a healthcare products company, on Thursday declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD0.32 per ordinary share.
To Highlight the Introduction of its New Bus Shelters: Quebecor Media Out of Home Launches Expo+ Contest
Marketwire Canada - Mon Jan 13, 1:41PM CST
Quebecor Media Out of Home proudly announces the launch of its Expo+ contest, in collaboration with the Societe de transport de Montreal (STM), to mark the deployment of its new bus shelters. The contest is open to participants in two categories: "general public" and "advertising agencies." Amateur and professional artists from all regions of Quebec are invited to submit one of their creations between now and February 23, 2014. The works of 20 finalists will be displayed on STM bus shelters. The four winners will split a purse totalling nearly $10,000.
Federated Investors, Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Trustees for Closed-End Funds
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 03, 7:51AM CST
Federated Investors, Inc. today announced that John T. Collins and P. Jerome Richey have joined the Board of Trustees for Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund (NYSE: FTT), Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) and Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FPT) effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Quebecor Fund Announces List of Funded Production Companies and Programs
Marketwire Canada - Tue Dec 10, 10:38AM CST
The Quebecor Fund board of directors is pleased to announce the names of the six Canadian production companies that will receive 27th-round funding under its Main Television Production Assistance Program (MPAP) following October 1, 2013 submissions. In this round, Quebecor Fund will disburse a total of $2,225,848 to the following production companies: Zone 3 Inc., TVA Productions Inc., LP8 Media II Inc., Productions Pimiento Inc., Trio Orange Productions Inc. and Productions Images I Inc. (Attraction Images Inc.). The eight selected productions will air on Canadian broadcasters Tele-Quebec, TVA, Societe Radio-Canada, TV5, Yoopa (TVA Group Inc.) and VRAK.TV.
TC Media Acquires Sun Media's Portfolio of Community Weeklies
Marketwire - Thu Dec 05, 10:10AM CST
Sun Media and TC Media, a division of TC Transcontinental, announce the closing of a transaction whereby TC Media will acquire Sun Media's 74 Quebec weeklies for $75 million.
TC Media Acquires Sun Media's Community Papers in Quebec
Marketwire - Thu Dec 05, 10:10AM CST
TC Media, a division of TC Transcontinental, and Sun Media Corporation, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, announce that they have signed a final agreement under which the 74 Sun Media community papers and associated web properties in Quebec will be acquired by TC Media for an amount of $75 million. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, but is subject to regulatory approval from, among others, the Competition Bureau. During the period in which this transaction is being reviewed, the two companies will remain independent and will continue their normal operations. Sun Media will thus continue to publish the community papers covered by the agreement.
Mediagrif and Quebecor Media Announce Closing of the Acquisition of Reseau Contact
Marketwire - Fri Nov 29, 8:51AM CST
Mediagrif Interactive Technologies ("Mediagrif"), a leading provider in e-commerce solutions, and Quebecor Media announce today the closing of the transaction previously announced on May 31, 2013 regarding the acquisition of Reseau Contact by Mediagrif. Total cash consideration for the acquisition is $7.5 M, subject to certain working capital adjustments.
Sun Media Corporation Becomes an Official Media Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee
Marketwire - Fri Nov 29, 4:30AM CST
Sun Media Corporation, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, is pleased to announce that it has reached a partnership agreement with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the COC's official national French-language media partner and its regional French and English-language media partner. The 3-year-plus agreement allows Sun Media Corporation newspapers to provide their readers with unprecedented coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
Quebecor announces resignation of Pierre Karl Peladeau from board
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 4:11AM CDT
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A) announced on Sunday, that Pierre Karl Peladeau has resigned from his position as vice chairman and member of the board of directors of Quebecor and chairman and member of the boards of directors of Quebecor Media and TVA Group.
Resignation from the Boards of Directors: Pierre Karl Peladeau No Longer Involved in the Corporation's Management
Marketwire - Sun Mar 09, 12:01PM CDT
Quebecor announces that, following his decision to enter politics, Pierre Karl Peladeau resigned this morning as Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Quebecor and Chairman and member of the Boards of Directors of Quebecor Media and TVA Group. Quebecor also confirms that Mr. Peladeau has promised to place his financial interests in the Corporation in a blind trust or under a blind management agreement if he is elected to Quebec's National Assembly on April 7. As of today, Mr. Peladeau will no longer take part in any decisions respecting the Corporation's daily or strategic management.
Media Advisory: Quebecor Inc.'s Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2013 and the Financial Year 2013-Conference call
Marketwire - Fri Feb 28, 9:01AM CST
Robert Depatie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quebecor Inc. (TSX: QBR.A)(TSX: QBR.B), Quebecor Media Inc., and Chief Executive Officer, Videotron Ltd, Manon Brouillette, President and Chief Operating Officer, Videotron Ltd, Julie Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Media Corporation, and Jean-Francois Pruneau, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc., will hold a conference call on Thursday March 13, 2014, at 11 AM, following the release of Quebecor Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the financial year 2013. Media are only allowed to attend this conference call in listen mode.
Industry Canada 700 MHz Spectrum Action: Quebecor Media Acquires Seven Operating Licences in Four Provinces at an Advantageous Price
Marketwire - Wed Feb 19, 5:00PM CST
Quebecor Media is pleased to be among the successful bidders in the Industry Canada 700 MHz spectrum auction held over the past several weeks. Quebecor Media's Videotron subsidiary acquired seven operating licences in Canada's four most populous provinces for $233 million. The licences cover the entirety of the provinces of Quebec, Ontario (except Northern Ontario), Alberta and British Columbia, home to more than 28 million people or approximately 80% of Canada's population.
For the 5th Consecutive Year, Quebecor Supports Art souterrain and This Year Presents Two Works by Patrick Beaulieu
Marketwire Canada - Tue Feb 18, 9:30AM CST
Quebecor is proud to support Art souterrain as a major sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. From March 1 to 16, Art souterrain will trace a 7-km art trail through the heart of Montreal's underground city and organize a wide-ranging program of activities. Quebecor has been backing the cultural event for five years with a large-scale promotional campaign in its various media outlets and financial contributions. As part of Art souterrain, Quebecor will present two works by multidisciplinary artist Patrick Beaulieu, la fondamentale and cluster, at its head office art gallery and will also open the exhibition to the public for Nuit blanche on March 1, starting at 6 p.m.
Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Quebec Foundation: Pierre-Karl Peladeau, President of the Fundraising Campaign, Announces $2 Million Donation From Quebecor
Marketwire Canada - Thu Feb 13, 10:15AM CST
Quebecor today announced a $2 million donation to the Foundation of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Quebec (IUCPQ Foundation) to kick off its fundraising campaign. The slogan for the fund drive is Laissez parler votre coeur, or "let your heart speak." Pierre-Karl Peladeau, Chairman of the Board of Hydro-Quebec and Vice Chairman of the Board of Quebecor Inc., will serve as President of the campaign, which has a $30 million target. In addition to its monetary contribution Quebecor will promote the fundraiser in its multiple media outlets.
Quebecor Fund Announces List of Funded Producers and Distributors Under its Event and Film Production Assistance Program (EFPAP)
Marketwire Canada - Tue Feb 11, 10:40AM CST
The Quebecor Fund board of directors is pleased to announce the names of the production companies and distributors whose projects will receive seventh-round funding under the Event and Film Production Assistance Program (EFPAP), following January 13, 2014 submissions. A total of $667,500 in funding will be shared among the selected producers and distributors. The six projects selected will be produced and distributed by: Lyla Films inc., micro_scope inc., Corporation ACPAV Inc., Christal Films Productions Inc., Productions Caramel Film Inc., Les Films Christal s.e.c., Les Films Seville inc. and TVA Productions II inc.
Covidien plc's board to pay USD0.32 per ordinary share dividend
M2 - Fri Jan 17, 7:37AM CST
The board of directors of Covidien plc (NYSE:COV), a healthcare products company, on Thursday declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD0.32 per ordinary share.
To Highlight the Introduction of its New Bus Shelters: Quebecor Media Out of Home Launches Expo+ Contest
Marketwire Canada - Mon Jan 13, 1:41PM CST
Quebecor Media Out of Home proudly announces the launch of its Expo+ contest, in collaboration with the Societe de transport de Montreal (STM), to mark the deployment of its new bus shelters. The contest is open to participants in two categories: "general public" and "advertising agencies." Amateur and professional artists from all regions of Quebec are invited to submit one of their creations between now and February 23, 2014. The works of 20 finalists will be displayed on STM bus shelters. The four winners will split a purse totalling nearly $10,000.
Federated Investors, Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Trustees for Closed-End Funds
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 03, 7:51AM CST
Federated Investors, Inc. today announced that John T. Collins and P. Jerome Richey have joined the Board of Trustees for Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund (NYSE: FTT), Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) and Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FPT) effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Quebecor Fund Announces List of Funded Production Companies and Programs
Marketwire Canada - Tue Dec 10, 10:38AM CST
The Quebecor Fund board of directors is pleased to announce the names of the six Canadian production companies that will receive 27th-round funding under its Main Television Production Assistance Program (MPAP) following October 1, 2013 submissions. In this round, Quebecor Fund will disburse a total of $2,225,848 to the following production companies: Zone 3 Inc., TVA Productions Inc., LP8 Media II Inc., Productions Pimiento Inc., Trio Orange Productions Inc. and Productions Images I Inc. (Attraction Images Inc.). The eight selected productions will air on Canadian broadcasters Tele-Quebec, TVA, Societe Radio-Canada, TV5, Yoopa (TVA Group Inc.) and VRAK.TV.
TC Media Acquires Sun Media's Portfolio of Community Weeklies
Marketwire - Thu Dec 05, 10:10AM CST
Sun Media and TC Media, a division of TC Transcontinental, announce the closing of a transaction whereby TC Media will acquire Sun Media's 74 Quebec weeklies for $75 million.
TC Media Acquires Sun Media's Community Papers in Quebec
Marketwire - Thu Dec 05, 10:10AM CST
TC Media, a division of TC Transcontinental, and Sun Media Corporation, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, announce that they have signed a final agreement under which the 74 Sun Media community papers and associated web properties in Quebec will be acquired by TC Media for an amount of $75 million. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, but is subject to regulatory approval from, among others, the Competition Bureau. During the period in which this transaction is being reviewed, the two companies will remain independent and will continue their normal operations. Sun Media will thus continue to publish the community papers covered by the agreement.
Mediagrif and Quebecor Media Announce Closing of the Acquisition of Reseau Contact
Marketwire - Fri Nov 29, 8:51AM CST
Mediagrif Interactive Technologies ("Mediagrif"), a leading provider in e-commerce solutions, and Quebecor Media announce today the closing of the transaction previously announced on May 31, 2013 regarding the acquisition of Reseau Contact by Mediagrif. Total cash consideration for the acquisition is $7.5 M, subject to certain working capital adjustments.
Sun Media Corporation Becomes an Official Media Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee
Marketwire - Fri Nov 29, 4:30AM CST
Sun Media Corporation, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, is pleased to announce that it has reached a partnership agreement with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the COC's official national French-language media partner and its regional French and English-language media partner. The 3-year-plus agreement allows Sun Media Corporation newspapers to provide their readers with unprecedented coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
