Avmax Group

Avmax Group Inc. (“Avmax”) is a fully-integrated aircraft leasing, maintenance and operating company established in 1976 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Founded by a group of professionals with extensive experience in corporate and commercial airline operations, Avmax is a leading Canadian owned integrated aviation services company, focused on the regional aircraft market. The company provides aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul and refurbishment support, training and aircraft management services in Canada and the U.S., and is a leading lessor of turboprop and regional jet aircraft. Avmax is the largest lessor of Dash-8 aircraft in the world.

Avmax was named to the Alberta Venture 2011 Fast Growth 50 company list, a select group of companies within the province of Alberta who have achieved significant business growth and positive results over the past three years. In addition, John Binder was a Prairies finalist for Ernst & Young’s 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year award (Business-to-Business Category Winner).

Investment Summary

Werklund Capital Corporation owns 50% of Avmax in the form of common shares, and has significant mezzanine loans in place as well.