CALGARY,
AB, Dec. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Big Rock
Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) ("Big Rock" or the
"Corporation") announced today that in
connection with the resignation of its previous auditor Ernst &
Young LLP, the Corporation has appointed MNP LLP, Chartered
Professional Accountants, as auditors of Big Rock, each effective
November 28, 2022. The change in
auditor was approved by the Corporation's Board of Directors and
its Audit Committee.
The Corporation also announced today that Mr. Jim Riddell has resigned as a member of the
Board of Directors. Mr. Riddell also served as a member of the
Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board. The Board
of Directors would like to thank Mr. Riddell for his contribution
over his tenure of 16 years and wish him well in his future
endeavours.
Big Rock and the Board of Directors are currently evaluating
alternatives with respect to appointing a new independent director
to fill the vacancy.
About Big Rock Brewery Inc.
In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big
Rock to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold,
European-inspired offerings – Bitter, Porter and Traditional
Ale – forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking
lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of
signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, six ciders (Rock Creek
Cider® series), custom-crafted private label products and other
notable, licensed
alcoholic beverages keeps us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly
contesting the beer and alcoholic beverage
trends of today. Big Rock has brewing operations in Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver,
British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario.
Big Rock trades
on the TSX under the symbol "BR". For more information
on Big Rock visit www.bigrockbeer.com.
SOURCE Big Rock Brewery Inc.