MONTRÉAL, April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laurentian Bank (TSX: LB) announces a donation of $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help flood victims in Quebec. The Bank will support its clients affected by the floods to help them through this challenging time. The Bank also calls on the solidarity of its clients and employees and invites them to donate directly to the Red Cross in support of flood relief efforts.

Founded in 1846, Laurentian Bank Financial Group is a diversified financial services provider whose mission is to help its customers improve their financial health. The Laurentian Bank of Canada and its entities are collectively referred as Laurentian Bank Financial Group (the “Group” or the "Bank"). With more than 3,500 employees guided by the values of proximity, simplicity and honesty, the Group provides a broad range of advice-based solutions and services to its retail, business and institutional customers. With panCanadian activities and a presence in the U.S., the Group is an important player in numerous market segments. The Group has $45 billion in balance sheet assets and $29 billion in assets under administration.

Hélène Soulard Assistant Vice President, Communications Phone : 514 284-4500, ext. 40015 Mobile : 514 926-3295 helene.soulard@blcgf.ca