Extendicare Announces Timing of 2017 Third Quarter Results and Conference Call

MARKHAM, Ontario, Oct. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extendicare Inc. ("Extendicare" or the "Company") EXE announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2017 after market close on Thursday, November 9, 2017. A conference call hosted by Tim Lukenda, President and Chief Executive Officer and Elaine Everson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will be held on November 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the results.

To participate in the conference call on November 10, 2017, please dial 1- 800-806-5484 or 416-340-2217 followed by the passcode 3666664#. The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will also be accessible via webcast at www.extendicare.com under the "Our Investors/Events & Presentations" section. A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after completion of the live call until midnight on November 24, 2017. To access the rebroadcast dial 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 followed by the passcode 7687999#.

ABOUT EXTENDICARE

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of 114 operated senior care and living centres (65 owned/49 managed), as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals is dedicated to helping people live better through a commitment to quality service and a passion for what we do.

For further information, contact:

Jillian Fountain

Corporate Secretary

Phone:  (905)-470-5534; Fax: (905) 470-4003

Email:  jfountain@extendicare.com

www.extendicare.com