MNP’s Corporate Finance team adds industry expert

For immediate release

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 – Toronto, ON. – Meyers Norris Penny LLP (MNP) announced that effective today Stephen Shaw has joined the firm as a Partner in MNP’s subsidiary, MNP Corporate Finance Inc. Stephen brings more than 20 years of extensive investment banking and corporate finance experience and the industry insight MNP was looking for as they continue to recruit the best people to meet the diverse needs of their clients.

“Bringing Stephen on the team is an excellent example of MNP’s vision to strategically grow our firm”, said Daryl Ritchie, MNP’s Chief Executive Officer. “Stephen will be a strong asset to the MNP team, as he shares similar values and has the experience to enhance our corporate finance practice across the firm”.

Shaw has led several corporate finance teams throughout his career and established Tristar Partners in 2003, a boutique corporate finance and financial advisory services practice. Committed to meeting his clients finance needs, Shaw is a seasoned advisor who continually delivers the strategies his clients need to maximize their personal and professional objectives.

“I am happy to be joining a firm that could enhance my current service offerings while providing an expanded national and global reach to my clients,” explained Shaw. “MNP has a large national presence and access to hundreds of MNP experts and specialists, as well as access to a global network of accounting firms through Praxity -- a global alliance of independent firms.”

In addition to tax and accounting expertise, MNP delivers a diverse range of advisory services, including valuation & litigations support, consulting, enterprise risk, corporate finance, succession, investigative & forensic accounting and cross-border services. With 50 locations across Canada, MNP has a qualified team of more than 2,500 team members who focus on what matters most - helping businesses achieve their goals.

About MNP
MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada, providing client-focused assurance, taxation and business advice. MNP has proudly served mid-market public and private companies for more than 60 years. Through the development of strong partnerships, MNP provides organizations with personalized strategies and a local perspective to help clients succeed.

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For more information, please contact:
Daryl L. Ritchie, FCA
Chief Executive Officer
Meyers Norris Penny LLP
403.536.2193

Stephen Shaw, CA
Corporate Finance
Meyers Norris Penny LLP
416.515.3883