Avigilon Corporation, Vancouver, a provider of high definition, network-based video surveillance systems and equipment for the global security market, announced that it filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its common shares.

The IPO will be underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by Raymond James Ltd. and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and GMP Securities L.P. Pricing of the offering will be determined in the context of the market prior to the filing of a (final) prospectus in respect of the offering, the company stated.

A copy of the preliminary prospectus was filed on SEDAR and is available for review a www.sedar.com. The preliminary prospectus is subject to completion or amendment. There will not be any sale or acceptance of an offer to buy the common shares until a receipt for the final prospectus relating to the offering has been issued. Completion of the offering is subject to and conditional upon the receipt of all necessary approvals, including regulatory approvals.