Corporate Update - Merger and Acquisitions


VANCOUVER, - Avcorp Industries Inc. (TSX: AVP) (the "Company" or "Avcorp") The Company is providing an update on merger and acquisition opportunities that are currently being explored. The Company has been in discussions with arm's length parties for the possible acquisition of certain business units which are complimentary to the Company's current aerospace operations and customers, in particular, with respect to the supply of components and subassemblies for major aircraft production lines. Although discussions are in advanced stages, neither a definitive agreement has been entered into nor has any agreement in principal been reached with respect to a possible acquisition. Accordingly there can be no assurance that any agreement will be entered into pertaining to an acquisition.



About Avcorp

Avcorp designs and builds major airframe structures for some of the world's leading aircraft companies, including BAE Systems, Boeing and Bombardier. With more than 50 years of experience, over 380 skilled employees and 340,000 square feet of facilities in Delta BC and Burlington ON, Avcorp offers integrated composite and metallic aircraft structures to aircraft manufacturers, a distinct advantage in the pursuit of contracts for new aircraft designs, which require lower-cost, light weight, strong, reliable structures. Our Burlington location also offers composite repairs for commercial aircraft. Avcorp is a Canadian public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AVP).



PETER GEORGE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AVCORP GROUP



SOURCE Avcorp Industries Inc.



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