Mr. Yull's ASDP covers up to 417,073 shares to be acquired through the exercise of stock options which are scheduled to expire in September 2013. The objective of Mr. Yull's ASDP is to facilitate the cashless exercise of his vested stock options which, as stated, will expire in September 2013 and sell only the number of underlying shares necessary to cover the exercise cost (option price plus any applicable taxes, commissions and fees) resulting from the option exercise. The number of shares to be sold to cover Mr. Yull's exercise costs are expected to total less than 270,000 and may be sold between May 2013 and September 2013 on the open market at prevailing market prices and subject to minimum price thresholds specified in his plan. The Intertape shares to be sold by Mr. Yull are issuable upon the exercise and vesting of stock options that are expiring during the term of the ASDP.
Transactions under Mr. Yull's ASDP will be reported on SEDI in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. Each such filing will bear a notation to advise readers that the dispositions relate to an ASDP.
About Intertape Polymer Group Inc.Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, specialized polyolefin films, woven fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Bradenton, Florida, the Company employs approximately 1,800 employees with operations in 19 locations, including 12 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.
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