Unimax Ltd. (“Unimax”), a Canadian leader in automotive tire distribution and manager of various banners, including Point S, is expanding thanks to the addition of a new strategic partner, National Bank Private InvestmentTM (“NBPI”). The National Bank SME Growth Fund, L.P., which is managed by NBPI, and an investment vehicle whose special partners are private investor clients of the National Bank group will acquire the equivalent of a 30% equity stake in the company. The partnership with NBPI has made it possible for Unimax to acquire 100% of the shares of Distribution Stox Inc., the Unimax product distributor.