Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
July 24 2017 - 10:48AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE
13a-16
OR
15d-16
UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
July 24, 2017
Commission File Number:
001-14684
Shaw Communications Inc.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Suite 900, 630 3rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4L4 (403)
750-4500
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form
20-F
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40-F:
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6-K
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Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Shaw Communications Inc.
Date: July 24, 2017
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By: /s/ Vito Culmone
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Name:
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Vito Culmone
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Shaw Communications Inc.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99
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SCISpectrumAcquisitionClosing
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MEDIA RELEASE
SHAW ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION OF 700 MHZ
AND 2500 MHZ WIRELESS SPECTRUM LICENCES FROM
QUEBECOR MEDIA INC.
CALGARY,
July
24, 2017
Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) confirmed today the closing of the previously announced acquisition of 700 MHz and 2500 MHz wireless spectrum licences from Quebecor Media
Inc. for $430 million (the Transaction).
The spectrum licences acquired are comprised of the 10 MHz licences of 700 MHz spectrum
in each of British Columbia, Alberta, and Southern Ontario, as well as the 20 MHz licences of 2500 MHz spectrum in each of Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto.
This is an important incremental step in our evolution as an enhanced connectivity provider. We are excited about improving our wireless
capabilities and putting this spectrum to use for the benefit of Canadians, said Brad Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Shaw Communications. The addition of this spectrum enhances our ability to offer higher quality wireless experiences,
and choice, to more Canadians.
The Transaction was funded using a combination of cash on hand and Shaws existing credit facility.
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About Shaw Communications
Shaw Communications Inc. is an enhanced connectivity provider. Our Consumer division serves consumers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital phone.
Our Wireless division provides wireless voice and data services through an expanding and improving mobile wireless network infrastructure. The Business Network Services division provides business customers with Internet, data, WiFi, telephony and
video. The Business Infrastructure Services division, through ViaWest, provides hybrid IT solutions including colocation, cloud computing and security and compliance for North American enterprises.
Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B, SJR.PR.A, SJR.PR.B, NYSE SJR, and
TSXV SJR.A). For more information, please visit www.shaw.ca.
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Investor Inquiries:
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Media Inquiries:
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Shaw Communications Inc.
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Shaw Communications Inc.
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Investor Relations
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Chethan Lakshman, VP External Affairs
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investor.relations@sjrb.ca
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chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
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www.shaw.ca
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(403)
930-8448
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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this news release that are not historic constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
These statements are based on assumptions made by Shaw that it believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. There is the risk that one or more of these assumptions will not prove to be accurate. Undue reliance should not be placed
on any forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, Shaw disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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