Quebecor announces stock split

MONTREAL – A day ahead of announcing its second quarter financial results, Quebecor announced today that its board of directors have approved a two-for-one stock split of the company’s outstanding Class A multiple voting and Class B subordinate voting shares. On August 14, shareholders will receive one additional share for each share owned, subject to approval of regulatory filings with the Toronto Stock Exchange. Quebecor shares after the stock split are expected to begin trading on August 16.