FTG REACHES AGREEMENT WITH REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR A NEW FOUR YEAR CONTRACT

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2019

FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION (“FTG” OR “Corporation”) REACHES AGREEMENT WITH REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR A NEW FOUR YEAR CONTRACT

TORONTO, ONTARIO – (November 18, 2019) – Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) is pleased to announce a new contract with its represented employees at its Aerospace – Toronto facility has been negotiated and ratified.

The contract is for four years, with improvements in benefits and wages in line with typical collective agreements in Ontario this year.
“I believe the contract is well balanced with improved wages and benefits for the employees that are the direct result of the commitment by everyone to improve productivity through an ongoing focus on operational excellence”, stated Brad Bourne, President and CEO, FTG Corporation.

ABOUT FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION

FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:

FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defense, and high technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, Fredericksburg, Virginia and a joint venture in Tianjin, China.

FTG Aerospace manufactures illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards and sub-assemblies for original equipment manufacturers of aerospace and defense equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, Fort Worth, Texas and Tianjin, China.

The Corporation’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTG.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are related to, but not limited to, FTG’s operations, anticipated financial performance, business prospects and strategies. Forward-looking information typically contains words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Such statements are based on the current expectations of management of the Corporation and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors and the Corporation’s industry, generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible factors. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Corporation. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to the Corporation and not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as may be required by law, FTG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information please contact:

Bradley C. Bourne, President and CEO
Firan Technology Group Corporation
Tel: (416) 299-4000
bradbourne@ftgcorp.com

Jamie Crichton,Vice President and CFO
Firan Technology Group Corporation
Tel: (416) 299-4000
jamiecrichton@ftgcorp.com

Additional information can be found at the Corporation’s website www.ftgcorp.com