Armtec Infrastructure Inc. Announces Agreement in Principle Related to the Settlement of Proposed Class Actions

CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 26, 2013) - Armtec Infrastructure Inc. ("Armtec" or the "Corporation") (TSX:ARF) (TSX:ARF.DB) announced today that an agreement in principle has been reached to fully and finally settle all previously disclosed proposed class action proceedings against the Corporation and others commenced by investors who purchased shares of the Corporation during the period of March 24, 2011 through June 8, 2011.

This agreement in principle provides for a payment in the amount of approximately Cdn. $12.9 million (all-inclusive of all taxes, fees, interest and costs) by Armtec's insurers and as such the settlement will not impact the Corporation's cash resources.

The proposed settlement is subject to the fulfillment of customary conditions including, among other things, the parties entering into a definitive settlement agreement, court-approvals, approval of parties other than the Corporation and the fulfillment of conditions relating to the number of opt-outs from the proposed settlement. There is no assurance that these conditions will be fulfilled. If the parties enter into a definitive settlement agreement, a court-approved notice will be issued regarding the settlement approval process and the terms of the settlement.

About Armtec Infrastructure Inc.

Armtec is a manufacturer and marketer of a comprehensive range of infrastructure products and engineered construction solutions for customers in a diverse cross-section of industries that are located in every region of Canada, as well as in selected markets globally. These markets include Canada's national and regional public infrastructure markets and private sector markets in agricultural drainage, commercial building, residential construction and natural resources. Armtec operates through a network of offices and production facilities across the country. Armtec operates in two business units: Drainage Solutions manufactures and markets corrugated high-density polyethylene pipe, corrugated steel pipe and other drainage related products including small bridge structures. Precast Concrete Solutions manufactures and markets highly engineered precast systems such as parking garages, bridges, sport venues and building envelopes as well as standard precast products such as steps, paving stones and utility vaults.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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