New Flyer Announces Election of Directors and Name Change

New Flyer has elected new directors of its group, and shareholders have approved the company's name change to NFI Group.

May 11, 2018

NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.

New Flyer Industries Inc. (NFI Group), the largest bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announces that the nine nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 23, 2018, were elected as directors of NFI Group.

The shareholders also approved that the articles of incorporation of NFI Group be amended to change the name from “New Flyer Industries Inc.” to “NFI Group Inc.” NFI Group believes the name change better reflects the multi-platform nature of its business that now includes buses built by New Flyer, MCI, ARBOC and parts sold by NFI Parts. NFI Group intends to promptly file the articles of amendment to change the name.

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