BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Apr 4, 2016) - FinishMaster, Inc., a leading distributor of paint and related products in the United States and subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS), a leading distributor of automotive products in Canada, announced today it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Annex Group Inc. and related entities ("Annex"). This acquisition significantly expands FinishMaster's footprint in the state of Washington and across three major metropolitan markets in California.

Founded in 1983 with the simple philosophy to win as a team, Annex specializes in the automotive, commercial fleet, marine, architectural and the industrial segments. Offering a comprehensive set of tools including business development, regulatory assistance, and technical support, the Annex team provides exceptional service and support across nine locations in the Seattle, Everett and Tacoma markets in the state of Washington and the Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco, California metropolitan markets.

"Annex's promise to be the leader in creating value and commitment to exceptional customer support is a perfect match with FinishMaster's vision and core values. We are happy to welcome more than 80 team members to our FinishMaster family. Both of our companies have a long history of excellence in customer support and this commitment will strengthen as we join as one team," stated Steve Arndt, President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster.

"This acquisition aligns with our strategy to build density in key markets and in industrial segments," added Henry Buckley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Select.

ABOUT FINISHMASTER AND UNI-SELECT

FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni‐Select, is the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints, coatings and related accessories in the United States. FinishMaster operates three major distribution centres with 198 branches and more than 1,500 teammates in 31 states.

Uni-Select is a leader in the distribution of automotive refinish and industrial paint and related products across North America, as well as in the automotive aftermarket parts business in Canada. Its over 2,700 team members, spread across a network of 13 distribution centres and over 245 corporate stores, are dedicated to supplying its customers the right products, at the right place, and when they need them. Uni-Select also offers advanced solutions and first-rate service to enable its customers' success. In the United States, FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select operates a network of automotive refinish corporate stores from coast to coast under the FinishMaster banner and supports more than 6,000 collision repair centre customers. Uni-Select's Canadian automotive aftermarket parts and automotive refinish business supports a growing national network of more than 1,150 independent customers and corporate stores, several of which operate under Uni-Select store banner programs including Auto Parts Plus®, Auto-Plus® and Bumper to Bumper®. In Canada, Uni-Select supports over 3,900 shops and stores through its automotive repair/installer shop banners and programs including Auto Select®, Uni-Pro®, and SAX (SelectAutoXpert), as well as through its automotive refinish banner, Carrossier ProColor®. Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, Canada, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol UNS.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

The information provided in this press release may include some forward-looking information, which could include certain risks and uncertainties, which may cause the final results to be significantly different from those listed or implied within this news release. Such risks and uncertainties may include, for example, the impact of the transaction on the business of Uni-Select as a whole and certain strategic benefits expected to result from the transaction. For additional information with respect to risks and uncertainties, refer to the Annual Report filed by Uni-Select with the Canadian securities commissions. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release, and Uni-Select does not undertake to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.