|  Montreal,
September 21, 2007 – Transcontinental, last night in
New York City, received three top awards for its 2006 Annual
Report from the 21st annual International ARC Awards in which
over 1,900 entries from 26 countries were reviewed and evaluated.
Transcontinental was presented with a Gold Award for both
Overall Annual Report and Financial Data in the Printing &
Publishing category. The Cover Photo/Design took silver in
the same category. The Annual Report, “A business
partner…and much more,” focussed on the key
to Transcontinental’s growth: its customers.
“Transcontinental’s Annual Report has established
a consistent standard for excellence,” said Luc Desjardins,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Transcontinental.
“To have Transcontinental’s Annual Report recognized
like this truly reflects the pride we take in the company
as it becomes a world-class organization, as well as the pride
our employees take in the work they do.”
The 2006 Annual Report also recently received a Silver Award
from the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP).
The LACP’s Annual Report Competition received more than
2,500 entries from 21 countries.
Various Transcontinental facilities produce Annual Reports,
including Transcontinental Litho Acme, Transcontinental O’Keefe
Montreal and Transcontinental Yorkville — O’Keefe.
About Transcontinental
The largest printer in Canada and sixth-largest
in North America, Transcontinental also ranks as the country’s
leading publisher of consumer magazines and French-language
educational resources, and its second-largest community newspaper
publisher. Transcontinental distinguishes itself by creating
strategic partnerships that integrate the company into its
customers’ value chain, notably through its unique newspaper
printing outsourcing model and its value-added services. From
mass to highly personalized marketing, the company offers
its clients integrated solutions which include a continent-leading
direct marketing offering, a diverse digital platform and
a door-to-door advertising material distribution network.
Transcontinental is a company whose values, including respect,
innovation and integrity, are central to its operation.
Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B) has more than 14,500
employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported
revenues of C$2.3 billion in 2006.
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For information:
Media
Nessa Prendergast
Director, Media Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2809
nessa.prendergast@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Jennifer F. McCaughey
Director, Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2821
jennifer.mccaughey@transcontinental.ca
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