MTY Increases its Quarterly Dividend by 30%

MONTREAL, Jan. 15, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY" or the "Company") (TSX: MTY), franchisor and operator of multiple concepts of restaurants worldwide, announces an increase of 30% of its quarterly dividend payment, which increases from 11.5¢ per share to 15¢ per share. The 15¢ dividend will be payable on February 15, 2018 to shareholders registered in the Company's records at the end of the business day on February 5, 2018.

"We are excited by this significant increase to our quarterly dividends, which demonstrates the confidence we have in our ability to generate solid cash flows in the future. This increase will in no way affect our ability to aggressively to pursue our growth strategy, whether it is organic or via acquisitions" says Stanley Ma. "Following last year's pause in annual dividend increases, which at that time our board deemed prudent in order to assess the full impact of the acquisitions of Kahala, Baja and La Salsa, we now feel comfortable restoring a payout to our shareholders that is more in line with our distribution target."

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On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
MTY Food Group Inc.

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Stanley Ma, Chairman, President & CEO

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