RONA Distances Itself from Martin Lacasse's Statements

BOUCHERVILLE, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - March 11, 2014) - RONA inc. (TSX:RON)(TSX:RON.PR.A) cautions that the statements made by Martin Lacasse, President of the RONA Dealer Association, in an interview today with COGECO 104.7 in the Outaouais region on candidate of the Parti Québécois, Pierre Karl Péladeau, are in no way shared or endorsed by RONA and does not engage the company's management.

ABOUT RONA

RONA inc. is a major Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, building materials and home renovation products. The Corporation operates a network of over 530 corporate, franchise and affiliate stores under several banners and in a number of complementary formats. With its 13 distribution centers and its specialized TruServ Canada wholesaler, RONA serves its network as well as many independent dealers operating under different banners. With some 25,000 employees, the Corporation generates annual consolidated sales of $4.2 billion. For more information, visit rona.ca.