TORONTO: C.A. Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial results for the third
quarter 2006.
Financial Overview:
• On January 26, 2006, the Company completed a transaction acquiring (a) all net
assets of Sentry Select Focused Wealth Management Fund in exchange for 4,516,379
common shares and 4,516,379 common share purchase warrants of the Company,
and (b) all of the outstanding shares of C.A. Bancorp Ltd. (“CABL”) (now a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company) and $9,874 due from Petro Assets Inc., the sole
shareholder of CABL, in exchange for 3,399,906 common shares and 3,399,906
common share purchase warrants of the Company.
• The Company’s net book value as of September 30, 2006 was $2,148,173 (December
31, 2005 – ($89,085)).
• For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company had total revenue of
$74,636 (2005 – $326), comprised of asset management fees, interest and investment
income and realized gains on the sale of marketable securities.
• For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company incurred total
expenses of $341,153 (2005 – $249).
• For the three months ended September 30, 2006 the Company had a net loss of
$428,181 (2005 – net income of $77), including unrealized loss on marketable
securities of $161,664 (2005 – Nil).
Q3 financial results: For the complete third quarter Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and Financial
Statements, please visit www.SEDAR.com.
C.A. Bancorp Inc.’s investment objectives and strategy:
C.A. Bancorp Inc. is a merchant bank established to provide investors
with access to a range of private equity and other alternative
investment opportunities typically available only to large
institutional and high-net-worth investors. The Company is focused on
investments, either directly or through entities managed and/or
sponsored by it, across a broad range of industries.
The Company’s business model is based on two types of revenue-generating investment activities:
• direct investing, to generate capital gains realized from the sale of
investments and interest payments, management fees, syndication fees
and dividends paid by portfolio companies; and
• fund management, to generate management fees and performance bonuses
paid by private equity funds and structured products managed and/or
sponsored by the Company.
The Company expects to focus on investment opportunities in the
industrials, real estate, infrastructure and financial services sectors.
Sentry Select Capital Corp: C.A.
Bancorp Inc. is an affiliate of Sentry Select Capital Corp., a wealth
management company providing investment, administrative and marketing
services to 33 exchange-listed closed-end funds and corporations
(including preferred securities and debentures), 19 principal-protected
notes, 16 mutual funds and four flow-through limited partnerships. As
of October 31, 2006, the firm had over $8.0 billion in gross assets
under management. More information: Mark Gardhouse, President or Paolo De Luca, Chief Financial Officer Tel: 1-866-388-5985 Fax: 416-364-2398 info@cabancorp.comThe TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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