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Loblaw Companies Limited

10:29 AM EST - Loblaw Companies Limited : And George Weston Limited (GWL) jointly announce today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted an amendment to Loblaw's normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The amendment will permit GWL to sell common shares (Common Shares) of Loblaw in connection with Loblaw's NCIB in order for GWL to maintain its proportionate interest in Loblaw. GWL is the majority owner of Loblaw and holds approximately 52.2% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. Loblaw Companies Limited shares T.L are trading up $0.37 at $70.37.