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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-12-293958
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	F-1/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120703
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BIRKS & MAYORS INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001179821
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-JEWELRY STORES [5944]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		F-1/A
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-181031
		FILM NUMBER:		12946210

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1240 SQUARE PHILLIPS
		CITY:			MONTREAL
		STATE:			A8
		ZIP:			H3B 3H4
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5143972511

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1240 SQUARE PHILLIPS
		CITY:			MONTREAL
		STATE:			A8
		ZIP:			H3B 3H4

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HENRY BIRKS & SONS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020809
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 3, 2012 </B></FONT></P>
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Registration No.&nbsp;333-181031 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:4px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>UNITED STATES </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Washington,&nbsp;D.C. 20549
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>TO </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>FORM F-1 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B><I>UNDER </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B><I>THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 </I></B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="6"><B>Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Not Applicable
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Translation of Registrant's name into English) </B></FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Canada</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>5944</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of</B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>incorporation or organization)</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Primary Standard Industrial</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Classification Number)</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(I.R.S. Employer</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Identification No.)</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>1240 Phillips Square </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Montreal, Canada H3B 3H4 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>(514)-397-2501 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Address, including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, including Area Code, of Registrant&#146;s Principal Executive Offices)
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Michael Rabinovitch </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Birks&nbsp;&amp;
Mayors Inc. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>5870 North Hiatus Road </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Tamarac, Florida 33321 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>954-590-9462 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service) </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>With a copy to: </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Tammy Knight, Esq. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1200 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>954-525-1000 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of the registration statement. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule&nbsp;415 under
the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If
this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration
statement for the same offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If this form is a
post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If this form is a post-effective amendment filed
pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT
STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall
thereafter become effective in accordance with Section&nbsp;8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section&nbsp;8(a), may
determine. </B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:8px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;border-bottom:0.5pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Arial Narrow" SIZE="2" COLOR="#de1a1e"><B>The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may
not be sold nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted prior to the time the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not
soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#de1a1e"><B>SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 3, 2012 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>PROSPECTUS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>For up to [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares at
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share, issuable upon exercise of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are distributing, at no charge, to holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares non-transferable
subscription rights to purchase up to [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;Class A voting shares. We refer to this offering as the &#147;rights offering.&#148; In this rights offering, you will receive one
subscription right for every Class&nbsp;A voting share and Class B multiple voting share owned at 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, the record date.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For every [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights you receive, you
will be entitled to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share at a subscription price of $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share, which we refer to as the &#147;basic subscription privilege.&#148; The per
share subscription price was determined by our board of directors. We will not issue fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering, and holders will only be entitled to purchase a whole number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares, rounded
down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase. Subscribers who exercise their rights in full may over-subscribe for additional shares, subject to certain limitations, to the extent shares are available, which we
refer to as the &#147;over-subscription privilege.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription rights will expire and will be void and worthless
if they are not exercised by 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, unless we extend the rights offering period. However, our board of directors reserves the right
to cancel the rights offering at any time, for any reason. If the rights offering is cancelled, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription rights may not be transferred or sold. Our Class&nbsp;A voting shares are traded on the NYSE MKT LLC, or NYSE MKT, under
the symbol &#147;BMJ.&#148; The last reported sales price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT on June 29, 2012 was $1.13. We urge you to obtain a current market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares before making any determination
with respect to the exercise of your rights. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Montrovest BV, or Montrovest, our majority shareholder, has advised us that
it intends to purchase up to $3.5 million Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering pursuant to its basic subscription privilege and, subject to the availability of shares, its over-subscription privilege. The purchase of any shares by
Montrovest would be effected in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, would not be registered pursuant to the Registration Statement on Form F-1. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should carefully consider whether to exercise your subscription rights before the expiration of the rights offering. All exercises of
subscription rights are irrevocable. Our board of directors is making no recommendation regarding your exercise of the subscription rights. As a result of the terms of this offering, shareholders who do not fully exercise their rights will own, upon
completion of this offering, a smaller proportional interest in us than otherwise would be the case had they fully exercised their rights. See &#147;Risk Factors&nbsp;&#151; When the rights offering is completed, your ownership interest will be
diluted if you do not exercise your subscription rights&#148; in this prospectus for more information. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exercising the
rights and investing in our Class&nbsp;A voting shares involves a high degree of risk. We urge you to carefully read the section entitled &#147;<A HREF="#tx341067_3">Risk Factors</A> beginning on page&nbsp;12 of this prospectus, the section entitled
&#147;<A HREF="#tx341067_3">Risk Factors</A>&#148; in our Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F for the fiscal year ended March&nbsp;31, 2012 and all other information included or incorporated herein by reference in this prospectus in its entirety before
you decide whether to exercise your rights. </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subscription Price</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5,000,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Net Proceeds to Us</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assumes the rights offering is fully subscribed. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed on the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The date of this prospectus is
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012 </B></FONT></P>

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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><A HREF="#tx341067_1">Questions and Answers Relating to the Rights Offering</A></FONT></P></TD>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, the terms &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; &#147;our,&#148; &#147;Birks&#148;
and the &#147;Company&#148; refer to Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should rely only on
the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional or different information. If anyone provides you with additional, different, or inconsistent information, you
should not rely on it. We are not making an offer to sell securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front cover of
this prospectus, and any information we have incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, in each case, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any exercise of the rights. Our
business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since that date. </FONT></P>
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</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>The following are examples of what we anticipate will be common questions about the rights offering. The answers are
based on selected information from this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein. The following questions and answers do not contain all of the information that may be important to you and may not address all of the questions
that you may have about the rights offering. This prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain more detailed descriptions of the terms and conditions of the rights offering and provide additional information about us and our
business, including potential risks related to the rights offering, our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, and our business. </I></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exercising the rights and investing in our Class&nbsp;A voting shares involves a high degree of risk. We urge you to carefully read
the section entitled &#147;Risk Factors&#148; beginning on page&nbsp;12 of this prospectus, and all other information included or incorporated herein by reference in this prospectus in its entirety before you decide whether to exercise your rights.
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What is a rights offering? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A rights offering is a distribution of subscription rights on a <I>pro rata</I> basis to all shareholders of a company. We are distributing to holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B
multiple voting shares as of 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], the &#147;record date,&#148; at no charge, subscription rights to purchase our Class&nbsp;A voting
shares. You will receive one subscription right for every Class&nbsp;A voting share and Class B multiple voting share you owned as of 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on the record date. The subscription rights will be evidenced by rights
certificates. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What is a right? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights give you the opportunity to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share for
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. The rights carry with them a basic subscription privilege and an over-subscription privilege, as described below. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How many shares may I purchase if I exercise my rights? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For every [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights you receive, you will be entitled to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share for
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. For example, if you owned 100&nbsp;Class A voting shares on the record date, you would be granted 100 subscription rights and you would have the right to purchase
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A voting shares ([&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] rounded down to the nearest whole number) for
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share (or a total payment of $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]). You may exercise any number of your subscription rights, or
you may choose not to exercise any subscription rights. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you hold your shares in street name through a broker, bank, or
other nominee who uses the services of the Depository Trust&nbsp;Company, or &#147;DTC,&#148; then DTC will issue one subscription right to your nominee for every Class&nbsp;A voting share and Class B multiple voting share you own at the record
date. [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights can then be used to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share for $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per
share. As in the example above, if you owned 100&nbsp;Class A voting shares on the record date, you would receive 100 subscription rights and have the right to purchase [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]
Class&nbsp;A voting shares for $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. For more information, see &#147;What should I do if I want to participate in the rights offering, but my shares are held in the
name of my broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominees?&#148; in this section. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Will fractional subscription shares be issued?
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No. We will not issue fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering, and holders will only be entitled to
purchase a whole number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares, rounded down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What is the basic subscription privilege? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For every
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights you receive, you will be entitled to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share at the subscription price of
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What is the over-subscription privilege?
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you purchase all of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares available to you pursuant to your basic subscription privilege, you
may also choose to purchase a portion of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares that are not purchased by our other shareholders through the exercise of their respective basic subscription privileges, not to exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares
available for you to purchase under your basic subscription privilege, subject to proration as discussed below. You should indicate on your rights certificate how many additional Class&nbsp;A voting shares you would like to purchase pursuant to your
over-subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If sufficient Class&nbsp;A voting shares are available, we will seek to honor your
over-subscription request in full. If, however, over-subscription requests exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for sale in the rights offering, we will allocate the available Class&nbsp;A voting shares pro rata among each
shareholder exercising the over-subscription privilege in proportion to the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares owned by such shareholder on the record date, relative to the number of shares owned on the record
date by all shareholders exercising the over-subscription privilege. If this pro rata allocation results in any shareholder receiving a greater number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares than the shareholder subscribed for pursuant to the
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exercise of the over-subscription privilege, then such shareholder will be allocated only that number of shares for which the shareholder oversubscribed, and the remaining Class&nbsp;A voting
shares will be allocated among all other shareholders exercising the over-subscription privilege on the same pro rata basis described above. The proration process will be repeated until all Class&nbsp;A voting shares have been allocated or all
over-subscription requests have been satisfied, whichever occurs earlier. The actual number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for purchase pursuant to your over-subscription privilege will depend upon whether you fully exercise your basic
subscription privilege and the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased by our other shareholders pursuant to their basic subscription privileges, but in no event will that number exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for
purchase under your basic subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To properly exercise your over-subscription privilege, you must deliver the
subscription payment related to your over-subscription privilege prior to the expiration of the rights offering. Because we will not know the total number of unsubscribed Class&nbsp;A voting shares prior to the expiration of the rights offering, if
you wish to maximize the number of shares you purchase pursuant to your over-subscription privilege, you will need to deliver payment in an amount equal to the aggregate subscription price for the maximum number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares that
may be available to you (<I>i.e.</I>, for the maximum number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available to you, assuming you exercise all of your basic subscription privilege and are allotted the full amount of your over-subscription as elected by
you). For more information, see the section entitled &#147;The Rights Offering&nbsp;&#151; Over-Subscription Privilege.&#148; </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares resulting from the exercise of the over-subscription privilege will be eliminated by rounding down
to the nearest whole share, with the total subscription payment being adjusted accordingly. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Am I required to exercise all of the rights I
receive in the rights offering? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No. You may exercise any number of your subscription rights, or you may choose not to
exercise any subscription rights. However, if you choose not to exercise your basic subscription privilege in full, the relative percentage of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares that you own will decrease, and your voting and other rights will be
diluted. In addition, if you do not exercise your basic subscription privilege in full, you will not be entitled to participate in the over-subscription privilege. For more information, see &#147;How many Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be
outstanding after the rights offering?&#148; in this section. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Why are we conducting the rights offering? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are conducting the rights offering to repay interest bearing debt under our Amended and Restated Cash Advance Agreements, dated
June&nbsp;8, 2011, between the Company and Montrovest. A rights offering provides the eligible shareholders the opportunity to participate in a capital raise on a pro rata basis and minimizes the dilution of their ownership interest. Assuming all
the Class&nbsp;A voting shares offered are sold, we expect that the gross proceeds from the rights offering will be approximately $5.0 million. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Will our officers, directors and significant shareholders be exercising their subscription rights? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our officers, directors and greater than 5% beneficial shareholders may participate in this offering at the same subscription price per
share as all other purchasers, but none of our officers, directors or greater than 5% beneficial shareholders are obligated to so participate. Montrovest has advised us that it intends to purchase up to $3.5 million Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the
rights offering pursuant to its basic subscription privilege and, subject to the availability of shares, its over-subscription privilege. As of the record date, Montrovest would be entitled to purchase
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A voting shares pursuant to its basic subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Has our board of directors made a recommendation to our shareholders regarding the exercise of rights under the rights offering? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No. Our board of directors is making no recommendation regarding your exercise of the subscription rights. Shareholders who exercise
their subscription rights risk loss on their investment. We cannot assure you that the market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be above the subscription price or that anyone purchasing shares at the subscription price will be able to
sell those shares in the future at the same price or a higher price. You are urged to make your decision based on your own assessment of our business and the rights offering. Please see the section entitled &#147;Risk Factors&#148; for a discussion
of some of the risks involved in investing in our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How was the subscription price of
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share determined? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription price
was determined by our board of directors and will be equal to the average closing price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT over the seven trading days prior to the effective date of this Registration Statement. Factors considered by
the board of directors included the strategic alternatives to us for raising capital, the price at which our shareholders might be willing to participate in the rights offering, historical and current trading prices of our Class&nbsp;A voting
shares, our business prospects and the general condition of the securities market. We cannot assure you that the market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares during the rights offering will be equal to or above the subscription price or that a
subscribing owner of rights will be able to sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased in the rights offering at a price equal to or greater than the subscription price. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you received a rights certificate and elect to exercise any or all of your subscription rights, the subscription agent must receive
your completed and signed rights certificate and payment prior to the expiration of the rights offering, which is [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, at 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time. If you hold
your shares in the name of a custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee, your custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee may establish a deadline prior to 5:00&nbsp;p.m.,&nbsp;Eastern Standard time, on
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012 by which you must provide it with your instructions to exercise your subscription rights and pay for your shares. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Although we will make reasonable attempts to provide this prospectus to holders of subscription rights, the rights offering and all
subscription rights will expire at 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012 (unless extended), whether or not we have been able to locate each person entitled to
subscription rights. Although we have the option of extending the expiration of the rights offering, we currently do not intend to do so. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>May I transfer my rights? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No. Should you choose not to exercise your subscription rights, you may not sell, give away, or otherwise transfer your subscription
rights. Subscription rights will, however, be transferable by operation of law (for example, upon the death of the recipient). Upon expiration of the rights offering, all unexercised rights will automatically expire. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Are we requiring a minimum subscription to complete the rights offering? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">There is no minimum subscription requirement in the rights offering. However, our board of directors reserves the right to cancel the rights offering for any reason, including if our board of directors
believes that there is insufficient participation by our shareholders. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How will the rights offering affect our majority shareholder&#146;s
ownership of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On the record date for the rights offering, Montrovest beneficially owned
approximately [__]% of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares. As a shareholder of the Company as of the record date, Montrovest will have the right to subscribe for and purchase shares of our Class&nbsp;A
voting shares under the basic subscription privilege and the over-subscription privilege. The purchase of any shares by Montrovest upon exercise of rights, would be effected in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, would not be registered pursuant to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus forms a part. If all of our shareholders, including Montrovest, exercise the basic subscription rights
issued to them under this prospectus and the rights offering is therefore fully subscribed, Montrovest&#146;s beneficial ownership percentage will not change. If Montrovest is the only holder of rights who exercise its rights in the rights offering
and subscribes for $3.5&nbsp;million of Class&nbsp;A voting shares we will issue an aggregate of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares to Montrovest. Under such
circumstances, Montrovest&#146;s ownership percentage of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares would increase to approximately [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]%, after giving effect to this rights
offering. If Montrovest decides not to participate in the rights offering, and all of our other shareholders exercise their basic subscription privileges and over-subscription privileges, we will issue an aggregate of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares. Under such circumstances, Montrovest&#146;s ownership percentage of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares would decrease to
approximately [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]%, after giving effect to this rights offering. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Can the board of directors or a committee designated by our board of directors cancel, terminate, amend or extend the rights offering? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Yes. We have the option to extend the rights offering and the period for exercising your subscription rights, although we do not presently
intend to do so. Our board of directors or a committee designated by our board of directors may cancel the rights offering at any time for any reason. If the rights offering is cancelled, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent
will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. Our board of directors or a committee designated by our board of directors reserves the right to amend or modify the terms of the rights offering at any time, for any reason. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>When will I receive my subscription rights certificate? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Promptly after the date of this prospectus, the subscription agent will send a subscription rights certificate to each registered holder of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting
shares as of the close of business on the record date, based on our shareholder registry maintained at the transfer agent for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares. If you hold your Class&nbsp;A voting shares through a
brokerage account, bank, or other nominee, you will not receive an actual subscription rights certificate. Instead, as described in this prospectus, you must instruct your broker, bank or nominee whether or not to exercise rights on your behalf. If
you wish to obtain a separate subscription rights certificate, you should promptly contact your broker, bank or other nominee and request a separate subscription rights certificate. It is not necessary to have a physical subscription rights
certificate, if you hold your Class&nbsp;A voting shares through a brokerage account, bank, or other nominee, to elect to exercise your rights. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you do not exercise any subscription rights, the number of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares you own will not change. Due to the fact that
shares may be purchased by other shareholders, your percentage ownership will be diluted after the completion of the rights offering, unless you exercise your basic subscription privilege. For more information, see &#147;How many Class&nbsp;A voting
shares will be outstanding after the rights offering?&#148; in this section. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How do I exercise my subscription rights? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you wish to participate in the rights offering, you must take the following steps: </FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">deliver payment to the subscription agent;&nbsp;and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">deliver your properly completed and signed rights certificate, and any other subscription documents, to the subscription agent.
</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Please follow the payment and delivery instructions accompanying the rights certificate. Do not deliver
documents to us. You are solely responsible for completing delivery to the subscription agent of your subscription documents, rights certificate and payment. We urge you to allow sufficient time for delivery of your subscription materials to the
subscription agent so that they are received by the subscription agent by 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. We are not responsible for subscription materials
sent directly to our offices. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you send a payment that is insufficient to purchase the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares
you requested, or if the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares you requested is not specified in the forms, the payment received will be applied to exercise your subscription rights to the fullest extent possible based on the amount of the payment
received, subject to the availability of Class&nbsp;A voting shares under the over-subscription privilege and the elimination of fractional shares. Any excess subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly,
without interest or penalty, following the expiration of the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What should I do if I want to participate in the rights
offering, but my shares are held in the name of my broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee? </B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you hold your
Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the name of a broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, then your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee is the record holder of the shares you own. You will not receive a rights certificate. The record
holder must exercise the subscription rights on your behalf for the Class&nbsp;A voting shares you wish to purchase. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you
wish to purchase Class&nbsp;A voting shares through the rights offering, please promptly contact your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee as record holder of your shares. We will ask your record holder to notify you of the rights
offering. However, if you are not contacted by your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, you should promptly initiate contact with that intermediary. Your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee may establish a deadline prior to
the 5:00&nbsp;p.m.,&nbsp;Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, which we established as the expiration date of the rights offering. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>When will I receive my new shares? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you purchase Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering by submitting a rights certificate and payment, we will mail you a share certificate as soon as practicable after the completion of the
rights offering. One share certificate will be generated for each rights certificate processed. Until your share certificate is received, you may not be able to sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares acquired in the rights offering. If your shares as
of the record date were held by a custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee, and you participate in the rights offering, you will not receive share certificates for your new shares. Your custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee will be
credited with the Class&nbsp;A voting shares you purchase in the rights offering as soon as practicable after the completion of the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>After I send in my payment and rights certificate, may I change or cancel my exercise of rights? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No. All exercises of subscription rights are irrevocable, even if you later learn information that you consider to be unfavorable to the exercise of your subscription rights. You should not exercise your
subscription rights unless you are certain that you wish to purchase additional Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a subscription price of $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How many Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be outstanding after the rights offering? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of June 30, 2012, 3,673,615 Class&nbsp;A voting shares were issued and outstanding. Assuming no other transactions by us involving our
Class&nbsp;A voting shares, no options for Class&nbsp;A voting shares are exercised, and that Montrovest does not exercise its right to convert its 7,717,970 Class B multiple voting shares into 7,717,970 Class&nbsp;A voting shares prior to the
expiration of the rights offering, if the rights offering is fully subscribed through the exercise of the subscription rights, then an additional [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A voting shares
will be issued and outstanding after the closing of the rights offering, for a total of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;Class A voting shares outstanding. As a result of the rights offering, the
ownership interests and voting interests of the existing shareholders that do not fully exercise their basic subscription privileges will be diluted. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Yes. The exercise of your subscription rights involves risks. Exercising your subscription rights involves the purchase of additional
Class&nbsp;A voting shares and should be considered as carefully as you would consider any other equity investment. Among other things, you should carefully consider the risks described in the section entitled &#147;Risk Factors&#148; in this
prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>If the rights offering is not completed, will my subscription
payment be refunded to me? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Yes. The subscription agent will hold all funds it receives in a segregated bank account until
completion of the rights offering. If the rights offering is not completed, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. If you own shares in &#147;street name,&#148; it may
take longer for you to receive payment because the subscription agent will return payments through the record holder of your shares. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Will
the rights be listed on a stock exchange or national market? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No, the subscription rights will not be listed on a stock
exchange or national market. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How do I exercise my rights if I live outside the United States and Canada? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription agent will hold rights certificates for shareholders having addresses outside the United States and Canada. To exercise
subscription rights, our foreign shareholders must notify the subscription agent and timely follow other procedures described in the section entitled &#147;The Rights Offering&nbsp;&#151; Foreign Shareholders.&#148; </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What fees or charges apply if I purchase Class&nbsp;A voting shares? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are not charging any fee or sales commission to issue subscription rights to you or to issue shares to you if you exercise your subscription rights. If you exercise your subscription rights through
your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, you are responsible for paying any fees your nominee may charge you. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>What are the
material U.S. federal income tax consequences of exercising my subscription rights? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For U.S. federal income tax purposes,
you should not recognize income or loss upon receipt or exercise of subscription rights. You should consult your tax advisor as to your particular tax consequences resulting from the rights offering. For a more detailed discussion, see the section
entitled &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Who is the subscription agent for the rights offering and to whom
should I send my forms and payment? </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription agent is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. If your shares are held in
the name of a broker, dealer or other nominee, then you should send your subscription documents, rights certificate and subscription payment to that record holder. If you are the record holder, then you should send your subscription documents,
rights certificate and subscription payment by first class mail, hand delivery, or courier service to: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">P.O. Box 43011</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Providence, RI 02940-3011</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">250 Royall Street,&nbsp;Suite V</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Canton, MA 02021</FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Your payment of the subscription price must be made in United States dollars for the full number of
Class&nbsp;A voting shares for which you are subscribing by cashier&#146;s or certified check drawn upon a United States bank payable to the subscription agent at the address set forth above or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the
account maintained by the subscription agent for the purpose of accepting subscriptions under this rights offering. If you desire to make payment by wire transfer you must contact our information agent, Georgeson Inc., to receive a &#147;Wire
Authorization Form.&#148; In the United States and Canada, you should call 1 (800)&nbsp;279-6913. If you are outside the United States and Canada, you should call (212)&nbsp;440-9800. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You are solely responsible for completing delivery to the subscription agent of your subscription materials. The subscription materials
are to be received by the subscription agent on or prior to 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. We urge you to allow sufficient time for delivery of your
subscription materials to the subscription agent. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you have any questions about the rights offering or wish to request another copy of a document, please contact our information agent,
Georgeson Inc., at: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Georgeson Inc. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">199 Water Street, 26th Floor </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">New York, NY 10038 </FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">All Others:</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">United States and Canada: 1 (800) 279-6913</FONT></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For a more complete description of the rights offering, see &#147;The Rights Offering&#148; beginning on
page 24. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>How will results of the rights offering be made public? </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">After the completion of the rights offering, we will issue a press release providing information regarding the rights offering.
</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_2"></A>SUMMARY </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information and consolidated financial statements
appearing elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This prospectus relates to the non-transferable
subscription rights to purchase up to [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;Class A voting shares that we are distributing, at no charge, to holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple
voting shares. We refer to this offering as the &#147;rights offering.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The Company </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. is a leading North American luxury jewelry brand which designs, develops, manufactures and retails fine
jewelry, time pieces, sterling silver and gifts. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Further details concerning our business, including information with
respect to our assets, operations and development history, are provided in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, and the other documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. See &#147;Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference.&#148; You
are encouraged to thoroughly review the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus as they contain important information concerning our business and our prospects. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our principal executive offices are located at 1240 Phillips Square, Montreal, Qu&eacute;bec, Canada H3B 3H4. Our telephone number is
(514)-397-2501. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The Rights Offering </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>The following summary describes the principal terms of the rights offering, but is not intended to be complete. See the information in the section entitled &#147;The Rights Offering&#148; in this
prospectus for a more detailed description of the terms and conditions of the rights offering. </I></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total number of Class A voting shares available for subscription</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are distributing to you, at no charge, one non-transferable subscription right for every Class A voting share and Class B multiple voting share that you own as of 5:00&nbsp;p.m.,
Eastern Standard time, on the record date, either as a holder of record or, in the case of shares held of record by brokers, dealers, custodian banks or other nominees on your behalf, as a beneficial owner of such shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Basic subscription privilege</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For every [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights you receive, you will be entitled to purchase one Class A voting share at a subscription price of
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. We will not issue fractional Class A voting shares in the rights offering, and holders will only be entitled to purchase a whole number of Class A voting shares,
rounded down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subscription price</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. To be effective, any payment related to the exercise of a subscription right must clear prior
to the expiration of the rights offering.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you purchase all of the Class A voting shares available to you pursuant to your basic subscription privilege, you may also choose to subscribe for Class A voting shares that are
not purchased by other holders through the exercise of their basic subscription privileges. You may subscribe for Class A voting shares pursuant to your over-subscription privilege, subject to certain limitations and proration of available
shares.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, unless we extend the rights offering
period.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Use of proceeds</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Although the actual amount will depend on participation in the rights offering, if the rights offering is fully subscribed for we expect the gross proceeds from the rights offering
to be approximately $5.0 million.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We intend to use the net proceeds of the rights offering to</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">repay interest bearing debt under our Amended and Restated Cash Advance Agreements, dated June 8, 2011, between the Company and Montrovest.</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">All expenses associated with this rights offering will be borne by
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Transferability of rights</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription rights are non-transferable during the course of the subscription period.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Board Recommendation</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our board of directors makes no recommendation to you about whether you should exercise any rights. You are urged to make an independent investment decision about whether to
exercise your rights based on your own assessment of our business and the rights offering. Please see the section of this prospectus entitled &#147;Risk Factors&#148; for a discussion of some of the risks involved in investing in our Class A voting
shares.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No minimum subscription</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">There is no minimum subscription requirement as a condition to accepting subscriptions.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Unless our board of directors waives or changes the offering amount, we will raise no more than $5.0 million of subscription proceeds in this rights offering.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Any exercise of subscription rights is irrevocable, even if you later learn information that you consider to be unfavorable to the exercise of your rights. You should not exercise
your subscription rights unless you are certain that you wish to purchase additional Class A voting shares at a subscription price of $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For U.S. federal income tax purposes, you should not recognize income or loss upon receipt or exercise of subscription rights. You should consult your own tax advisor as to your
particular tax consequences resulting from the rights offering. For a detailed discussion, see &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.&#148;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Montrovest, our majority shareholder, has advised us that it intends to purchase up to $3.5 million Class A voting shares in the rights offering pursuant to its basic subscription
privilege and, subject to the availability of shares, its over-subscription privilege. However, Montrovest is not obligated to do so. As of the record date, Montrovest would be entitled to purchase
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class A voting shares pursuant to its basic subscription privilege.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We have the option to extend the rights offering and the period for exercising your subscription rights, although we do not presently intend to do so. Our board of directors or a
committee designated by our board of directors may cancel the rights offering at any time for any reason. If the rights offering is cancelled, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest
or penalty. We also reserve the right to amend or modify the terms of the rights offering.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To exercise your subscription rights, you must take the following steps:</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you are a registered holder of our Class A voting shares or Class B multiple voting shares, you may deliver payment and a properly completed rights certificate to the
subscription agent before 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. You may deliver the documents and payments by mail or commercial carrier. If regular mail is used
for this purpose, we recommend using registered mail, properly insured, with return receipt requested.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you are a beneficial owner of shares that are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, or if you would rather an institution conduct the
transaction on your behalf, you should instruct your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee to exercise your subscription rights on your behalf and deliver all documents and payments before 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Georgeson Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Questions</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Questions regarding the rights offering should be directed to the information agent, Georgeson Inc., toll-free in the United States and Canada at 1 (800) 279-6913, or outside the
United States and Canada or if you are a bank or broker, (212)&nbsp;440-9800.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Shares outstanding before the rights offering</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3,673,615&nbsp;Class A voting shares as of June 30, 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Shares outstanding after completion of the rights offering</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assuming no outstanding options for our Class A voting shares are exercised prior to the expiration of the rights offering and the full $5.0 million is subscribed for, we expect
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;Class A voting shares will be outstanding immediately after completion of the rights offering.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Risk factors</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Shareholders considering exercising their subscription rights should carefully consider the risk factors described in the section of this prospectus entitled &#147;Risk
Factors,&#148; beginning on page 12.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Fees and expenses</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We will pay the fees and expenses relating to the rights offering.</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our Class&nbsp;A voting shares are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol &#147;BMJ.&#148; The
last reported sales price of our Class A voting shares on NYSE MKT on June 30, 2012, the record date, was $ 1.13. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_3"></A>RISK FACTORS </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the specific risks described below, the
risks described in our Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F for the fiscal year ended March&nbsp;31, 2012 and any risks described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Sections&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, before making an investment decision. See the section of this prospectus entitled &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; Any of the risks we describe below or in the information incorporated herein by
reference could cause our business, financial condition, results of operations or future prospects to be materially adversely affected. The market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares could decline if one or more of these risks and uncertainties
develop into actual events and you could lose all or part of your investment. Some of the statements in this section of the prospectus are forward-looking statements. For more information about forward-looking statements, please see the section of
this prospectus entitled &#147;Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.&#148; </I></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Risks Related to the
Rights Offering </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>When the rights offering is completed, your ownership interest will be diluted if you do not exercise your
subscription rights. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To the extent that you do not exercise your rights and shares are purchased by other shareholders in
the rights offering, your proportionate voting interest will be reduced, and the percentage that your original shares represent of our expanded equity after the rights offering will be diluted. If Montrovest purchases $3.5 million Class&nbsp;A
voting shares in the rights offering pursuant to its basic subscription privilege and, subject to the availability of shares, its over-subscription privilege, and assuming no other shareholder exercises it rights in the rights offering, Montrovest
will own and control [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]% of all classes of our outstanding voting shares. However there is no assurance that Montrovest will purchase $3.5 million of Class&nbsp;A voting shares
in the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The subscription price determined for the rights offering is not necessarily an indication of the fair value of
our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription price is
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. The subscription price was determined by our board of directors and is equal to the average closing price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT over
the seven trading days prior to the effective date of this Registration Statement. Factors considered by the board of directors included the strategic alternatives to us for raising capital, the price at which our shareholders might be willing to
participate in the rights offering, historical and current trading prices of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, and our business prospects and the general condition of the securities market. We cannot assure you that the market price for our
Class&nbsp;A voting shares during the rights offering will be equal to or above the subscription price or that a subscribing owner of rights will be able to sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased in the rights offering at a price equal to or
greater than the subscription price. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>You may not revoke your subscription exercise and you could be committed to buying shares above
the prevailing market price. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Once you exercise your subscription rights, you may not revoke the exercise of such rights.
The public trading market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares may decline before the subscription rights expire. If you exercise your subscription rights and, afterwards, the public trading market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares
decreases below the subscription price, you will have committed to buying Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a price above the prevailing market price, in which case you will have an immediate, unrealized loss. We cannot assure that, following the
exercise of your rights, you will be able to sell your Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a price equal to or greater than the subscription price, and you may lose all or part of your investment in our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. Until the shares are
delivered to you, you will not be able to sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares that you purchase in the rights offering. Certificates representing Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased pursuant to the basic subscription privilege will be delivered
promptly after expiration of the rights offering; certificates representing Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased pursuant to the over-subscription privilege will be delivered promptly after expiration of the rights offering and after all pro rata
allocations and adjustments have been completed. We will not pay you interest on funds delivered to the subscription agent pursuant to the exercise of rights. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our Class&nbsp;A voting shares are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol &#147;BMJ,&#148; and the last reported sales price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT on the record date of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, was $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. Moreover, you may be unable to sell your Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a
price equal to or greater than the subscription price you paid for such shares. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>If you do not act promptly and follow the subscription instructions, your exercise of subscription rights
may be rejected. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subscription rights holders who desire to purchase shares in the rights offering must act promptly to
ensure that all required forms and payments are actually received by the subscription agent before [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, the expiration date of the rights offering, unless extended. If you
are a beneficial owner of shares, but not a record holder, you must act promptly to ensure that your broker, bank, or other nominee acts for you and that all required forms and payments are actually received by the subscription agent before the
expiration date of the rights offering. We will not be responsible if your broker, custodian, or nominee fails to ensure that all required forms and payments are actually received by the subscription agent before the expiration date of the rights
offering. If you fail to complete and sign the required subscription forms, send an incorrect payment amount or otherwise fail to follow the subscription procedures that apply to your exercise in the rights offering, the subscription agent may,
depending on the circumstances, reject your subscription or accept it only to the extent of the payment received. Neither we nor our subscription agent undertakes to contact you concerning an incomplete or incorrect subscription form or payment, nor
are we under any obligation to correct such forms or payment. We have the sole discretion to determine whether a subscription exercise properly follows the subscription procedures. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Significant sales of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, or the perception that significant sales may occur in the future, could adversely affect the market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares.
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The sale of substantial amounts of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares could adversely affect the price of our Class&nbsp;A
voting shares. Sales of substantial amounts of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the public market, and the availability of shares for future sale, including up to [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]
Class&nbsp;A voting shares to be issued in the rights offering, and [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A voting shares issuable as of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, upon exercise of outstanding options to acquire Class&nbsp;A voting shares under our stock incentive plans and outstanding warrants, could adversely affect the
prevailing market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and could cause the market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares to remain low for a substantial amount of time. We cannot foresee the impact of such potential sales on the market, but it
is possible that if a significant percentage of such available shares were attempted to be sold within a short period of time, the market for our shares would be adversely affected. It is also unclear whether or not the market for our Class&nbsp;A
voting shares could absorb a large number of attempted sales in a short period of time, regardless of the price at which they might be offered. Even if a substantial number of sales do not occur within a short period of time, the mere existence of
this &#147;market overhang&#148; could have a negative impact on the market for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and our ability to raise additional capital. In addition, because the public float of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares is relatively small,
the market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares is likely to be volatile, and because our Class&nbsp;A voting shares have limited trading volume, the trading price is likely to be highly volatile and could be subject to extreme fluctuations.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>We may use the proceeds of this rights offering in ways with which you may disagree. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering for the repayment of interest bearing debt under our Amended and Restated Cash Advance
Agreements, dated June&nbsp;8, 2011, between the Company and Montrovest. Nevertheless, we will have significant discretion in the use of the net proceeds of this offering, and it is possible that we may allocate the proceeds differently than
investors in this offering desire, or that we will fail to maximize our return on these proceeds. You will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of the proceeds from the rights offering, and you will not have the
opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. For more information, see the section entitled &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>We may cancel the rights offering at any time, and neither we nor the subscription agent will have any
obligation to you except to return your subscription payments. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We may, in our sole discretion, decide not to continue with
the rights offering or cancel the rights offering. If the rights offering is cancelled, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The rights offering does not have a minimum amount of proceeds, which means that if you exercise your rights, you may acquire additional shares of our
Class&nbsp;A voting shares when we may require additional capital. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">There is no minimum amount of proceeds required to
complete the rights offering. In addition, an exercise of your subscription rights is irrevocable. Therefore, if you exercise the basic subscription privilege or the over-subscription privilege, but we do not raise the desired amount of capital in
this rights offering and the rights offering is not fully subscribed, you may be investing in a company that may require additional capital. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The subscription rights are not transferable, and there is no market for the subscription rights. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You may not sell, give away, or otherwise transfer your subscriptions rights. The subscription rights are only transferable by operation
of law. Because the subscription rights are non-transferable, there is no market or other means for you to directly realize any value associated with the subscription rights. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Risks Related to the Company </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our business depends, in part, on factors affecting
consumer spending that are out of our control. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our business depends on consumer demand for our products and,
consequently, is sensitive to a number of factors that influence consumer spending, including general economic conditions, consumer confidence in future economic conditions and political conditions, recession and fears of recession, consumer debt,
disposable consumer income, conditions in the housing market, consumer perceptions of personal well-being and security, fuel prices, inclement weather, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, sales tax rate increases, inflation, and war and fears of
war. In particular, the economic downturn and uncertain economic environment over the past four years has lead to decreased discretionary spending, which adversely impacted the luxury retail business and lead to declining revenues and losses for our
business. Jewelry purchases are discretionary for consumers and may be particularly and disproportionately affected by adverse trends in the general economy and the equity markets. Continued adverse changes in factors affecting discretionary
consumer spending could further reduce consumer demand for our products, resulting in a continued reduction in our sales and further harming our business and operating results. A substantial portion of our customers use credit, either from our
private label and proprietary credit cards or another consumer credit source, to purchase jewelry. When there is a downturn in the general economy, fewer people may use or be approved for credit, which could result in a reduction in net sales and/or
an increase in bad debt, which in turn, could lead to an unfavorable impact on our overall profitability. Our belief that we currently have sufficient liquidity to fund our operations is based on certain assumptions about the future state of the
economy, the future availability of borrowings to fund our operations and our future operating performance. To the extent that the economy and other conditions affecting our business are significantly worse than we anticipate, we may not achieve our
projected level of financial performance and we may determine that we do not have sufficient capital to fund our operations. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We
may require additional financing or capital, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Capital raised through the sale or issuance of equity securities may result in dilution to our shareholders. Failure to obtain such
additional financing or capital could have an adverse impact on our liquidity and financial condition. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Within the
last four years, the general economic and capital market conditions in the United States and other parts of the world have deteriorated significantly and have adversely affected access to and the cost of capital.&nbsp;There is a possibility that our
existing cash, cash generated from operations and funds available under our credit agreements&nbsp;may be&nbsp;insufficient to fund our future operations, including capital expenditures, or to repay debt when it becomes due,&nbsp;and as a result, we
may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing, including funding from governmental sources, which may not be possible. The sale of additional equity securities could result in significant dilution to our
shareholders, and the securities issued in future financings may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to those of our common stock. The incurrence of additional indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and
could result in operating and financing covenants that may restrict our operations. Financing may be unavailable in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, including our ability to
continue as a going concern. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We have significant indebtedness, which could adversely affect our operations, liquidity and financial
condition. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We currently have a significant amount of indebtedness and significant debt service obligations in
proportion to our assets. Our debt levels fluctuate from time to time based on seasonal working capital needs. The following table sets forth our total indebtedness (includes bank indebtedness and current and long-term portion of debt), total
stockholders&#146; equity, total capitalization and ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization as of: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>March 31, 2012</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>March&nbsp;26,&nbsp;2011</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total indebtedness</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">112,522,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">112,243,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total stockholders&#146; equity</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11,628,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11,340,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total capitalization</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">124,150,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">123,583,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">90.6</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">%</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">90.8</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">%</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This high degree of leverage could adversely affect our results of operations, liquidity and
financial condition. For example, it could: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">require us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash from operations to the payment of debt service, thereby reducing the availability of cash to fund
working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, general corporate purposes or acquisitions;
</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">create additional risk to us and our shareholders if we were unable to renew our credit facilities under similar terms and conditions;
</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that have a lower degree of leverage; and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">negatively affect the price of our stock. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Significant restrictions on our excess borrowing capacity could result in our inability to fund our cash flow requirements needed to support our day-to-day operations. </I></B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%;padding-bottom:0px;"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our ability to fund our operations and meet our cash flow requirements in order to fund our operations is dependent
upon our ability to maintain positive excess availability under our senior credit facilities. Both our senior secured revolving credit facility administrative agent and our senior secured term loan administrative agent may impose, at any time,
discretionary reserves, which would lower the level of borrowing availability under our senior secured revolving credit facility (customary for asset based loans), at their reasonable discretion, to: i) ensure that we maintain adequate liquidity for
the operation of our business, ii) cover any deterioration in the amount or value of the collateral, and iii) reflect impediments to the lenders to realize upon the collateral. There is no limit to the amount of discretionary reserves that our
senior secured revolving credit facility administrative agent may impose at its reasonable discretion, however, our senior secured term loan administrative agent&#146;s ability to impose discretionary reserves at its reasonable discretion is limited
to 5% of the term loan borrowing capacity. From February&nbsp;11, 2009 to February&nbsp;23, 2009, the senior secured term loan administrative agent imposed a discretionary reserve of $4 million. While our senior secured revolving credit facility
administrative agent or lenders have not historically imposed such a restriction, it is uncertain whether conditions could change and cause such a reserve to be imposed in the future. In addition, the value of our inventory is periodically assessed
by our lenders and, based upon these reviews, our borrowing capacity could be significantly increased or decreased. Another factor impacting our excess availability includes, among others, changes in the U.S. and Canadian dollar exchange rate, which
could increase or decrease our borrowing availability. Furthermore, under the terms of our senior credit facilities, a $12.5 million and a $5.0 million seasonal availability block is imposed by the senior secured revolving credit facility
administrative agent and the senior secured term loan administrative agent each year from December&nbsp;20</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">th</SUP></FONT><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"> to January&nbsp;20</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">th</SUP></FONT><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"> and from January&nbsp;21</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">st</SUP></FONT><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"> to February&nbsp;10</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">th</SUP></FONT><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">, respectively, and both our senior secured revolving credit facility and our senior secured term loan are subject to cross default provisions with all other loans, by which if we are in default with any
other loan, the default will immediately apply to both the senior secured revolving credit facility and the senior secured term loan. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We are exposed to currency exchange risks that could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations and financial condition. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">While we report financial results in U.S. dollars, a substantial portion of our
sales are recorded in Canadian dollars. For our operations located in Canada, non-Canadian currency transactions and assets and liabilities subject us to foreign currency risk. Conversely, for the operations located in the U.S., non-U.S. currency
transactions and assets and liabilities subject us to foreign currency risk. In addition, material fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, resulting in a weakening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, could significantly
reduce our borrowing availability under our secured revolving credit facility, which is denominated in U.S. dollars, and limit our ability to finance our operations. For purposes of financial reporting, our financial statements are reported in U.S.
dollars by translating, where necessary, net sales and expenses from Canadian dollars at the average exchange rates prevailing during the period, while assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates, with the effect of such
translation recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. As a result, for purposes of financial reporting, foreign exchange gains or losses recorded in earnings relate to non-Canadian dollar transactions of the operations located in Canada
and non-U.S. dollar transactions of the operations located in the U.S. We expect to continue to report our financial results in U.S. dollars. Consequently, our reported earnings could fluctuate materially as a result of foreign exchange translation
gains or losses. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We may not successfully manage our inventory, which could have an adverse effect on our net sales, profitability, cash
flow and liquidity. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As a retail business, our results of operations are dependent on our ability to manage our
inventory. To properly manage our inventory, we must be able to accurately estimate customer demand and supply requirements and purchase new inventory accordingly. If we fail to sell the inventory we purchase or manufacture, we may be required to
write-down our inventory or pay our vendors without new purchases, creating additional vendor financing, which would have an adverse impact on our earnings and cash flows. Additionally, a portion of the merchandise we sell is carried on a
consignment basis prior to sale or is otherwise financed by vendors, which reduces our required capital investment in inventory. Any significant change in these consignment or vendor financing relationships could have a material adverse effect on
our net sales, cash flows and liquidity. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our credit business may be adversely affected by changes in applicable laws and regulations.
</I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The operation of our credit business subjects us to substantial regulation relating to disclosure and other
requirements upon origination, servicing, debt collection and particularly upon the amount of finance charges we can impose. Any adverse change in the regulation of consumer credit could adversely affect our earnings. For example, new laws or
regulations could limit the amount of interest or fees we, or our banks, can charge on consumer loan accounts, or restrict our ability to collect on account balances, which could have a material adverse effect on our earnings. Compliance with
existing and future laws or regulations could require material expenditures or otherwise adversely affect our business or financial results. Failure to comply with these laws or regulations, even if inadvertent, could result in negative publicity,
and fines, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our business could be adversely affected
if our relationships with any primary vendors are terminated or if the delivery of their products is delayed or interrupted. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We compete with other jewelry retailers for access to vendors that will provide us with the quality and quantity of merchandise necessary to operate our business, and our merchandising strategy depends
upon our ability to maintain good relations with significant vendors. Certain brand name watch manufacturers, including Rolex, have distribution agreements with our Company that, among other things, provide for specific sales locations, yearly
renewal terms and early termination provisions at the manufacturer&#146;s discretion. In fiscal 2012, merchandise supplied by Rolex and sold through our stores accounted for approximately 26% of our total net sales. Our relationships with primary
suppliers, like Rolex, are generally not pursuant to long-term agreements. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We obtain materials and manufactured items from
third-party suppliers. Any delay or interruption in our suppliers&#146; abilities to provide us with necessary materials and components may affect our manufacturing capabilities or may require us to seek alternative supply sources. Any delay or
interruption in receiving supplies could impair our ability to supply products to our stores and, accordingly, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The abrupt loss of any of our
third-party suppliers, especially Rolex, or a decline in the quality or quantity of materials supplied by any third-party suppliers could cause significant disruption in our business. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Fluctuations in the availability and prices of our raw materials and finished goods may adversely
affect our results of operations. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We offer a large selection of distinctive high quality merchandise, including
diamond, gemstone and precious metal jewelry, rings, wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, timepieces and gifts. Accordingly, significant changes in the availability or prices of diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals we require
for our products could adversely affect our earnings. Further, both the supply and price of diamonds are significantly influenced by a single entity, the Diamond Trading Corporation. We do not maintain long-term inventories or otherwise hedge a
material portion of the price of raw materials. A significant increase in the price of these materials could adversely affect our net sales and gross margins. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We operate in a highly competitive and fragmented industry. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The
retail jewelry business is highly competitive and fragmented, and we compete with nationally recognized jewelry chains as well as a large number of independent regional and local jewelry retailers and others types of retailers who sell jewelry and
gift items, such as department stores and mass merchandisers. We also compete with internet sellers of jewelry. Because of the breadth and depth of this competition, we are constantly under competitive pressure that both constrains pricing and
requires extensive merchandising efforts in order for us to remain competitive. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We are controlled by a single shareholder whose
interests may be different from yours. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of June 30, 2012, the Goldfish Trust beneficially owns or controls 67.8%
of all classes of our outstanding voting shares, which are directly owned by Montrovest. The trustee of the Goldfish Trust is Rohan Private Trust Company Limited, or the Trustee. Dr.&nbsp;Lorenzo Rossi di Montelera, who is the Company&#146;s
Chairman of the Board, is a beneficiary of the Goldfish Trust. Under our restated articles, Montrovest, as holder of the Class B multiple voting shares, has the ability to control most actions requiring shareholder approval, including electing the
members of our Board of Directors and the issuance of new equity. Dr.&nbsp;Rossi di Montelera, in certain circumstances, may be delegated the authority from the Trustee to vote on shares held by Montrovest. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On the record date for the rights offering, Montrovest beneficially owned approximately
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]% of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares. As a shareholder of the Company as of the record date, Montrovest will have the right to
subscribe for and purchase shares of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares under the basic subscription privilege and the over-subscription privilege. The purchase of any shares by Montrovest upon exercise of rights, would be effected in a transaction
exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and, accordingly, would not be registered pursuant to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus forms a part. If all of our shareholders, including
Montrovest, exercise the basic subscription rights issued to them under this prospectus and the rights offering is therefore fully subscribed, Montrovest&#146;s beneficial ownership percentage will not change. If Montrovest is the only holder of
rights who exercise its rights in the rights offering, including its over-subscription privilege, we will issue an aggregate of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares to
Montrovest. Under such circumstances, Montrovest&#146;s ownership percentage of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares would increase to approximately [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]%, after giving
effect to this rights offering. If Montrovest decides not to participate in the rights offering, and all of our other shareholders exercise their basic subscription privileges and over-subscription privileges, we will issue an aggregate of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares. Under such circumstances, Montrovest&#146;s ownership percentage of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares would decrease to
approximately [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]%, after giving effect to this rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Trustee and Montrovest may have different interests than you have and may make decisions that do not correspond to your interests. In addition, the fact that we are controlled by one shareholder may
have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our management or voting control. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our business could be adversely affected if we
are unable to successfully negotiate favorable lease terms. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of June 30, 2012, we had 57 leased retail stores,
which include the capital lease of our Canadian headquarters and Montreal flagship store. The leases are generally for a term of five to ten years, with rent being a fixed minimum base plus, for a majority of the stores, a percentage of the
store&#146;s sale volume (subject to some adjustments) over a specified threshold. We have generally been successful in negotiating leases for new stores and lease renewals as our current leases near expiration. However, our business, financial
condition, and operating results could be adversely affected if we are unable to continue to negotiate favorable lease and renewal terms. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our strategy to develop the Birks product brand through international expansion may add complexity to
our operations and may require additional capital or strain our resources and adversely impact our financial results and liquidity. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">One of our strategies is to continue to develop the Birks product brand through expansion of all sales channels including international channels of distribution. The expansion into markets outside of
Canada and the United States would add complexity to our operations and may require additional capital or strain our resources and adversely impact our financial results and our liquidity. International expansion would place increased demands on our
operational, managerial and administrative resources at all levels of the Company. These increased demands may cause us to operate our business less efficiently, which in turn could cause deterioration in our performance or could adversely affect
our inventory levels. Furthermore, our ability to conduct business in international markets may be adversely affected by legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. Any international expansion strategy could also be adversely impacted by the
global economy or the economy of the region of the world in which we choose to expand. If we expand internationally, we may incur significant costs related to starting up and maintaining foreign operations. Costs may include, but are not limited to
obtaining prime locations for stores, setting up foreign offices and distribution centers, as well as hiring experienced management. We may be unable to open and operate new stores successfully, or we may face operational issues that could delay our
intended pace of international store openings. These additional costs may require us to raise additional cash through the issuance of additional equity or debt financing which if we are not able to obtain at a sufficient level to fund the operation
could negatively impact the availability of funding to operate our operations. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Hurricanes and other severe weather conditions
could cause a disruption in our operations, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our U.S.
operations are located in Georgia and Florida, regions that are susceptible to hurricanes. In the past, hurricanes have forced the closure of some of our stores, resulting in a reduction in net sales during such periods. Future hurricanes could
significantly disrupt our U.S. operations and could have a material adverse effect on our overall results of operations. In addition, severe weather such as ice storms, snow storms and blizzards in Canada can cause conditions whereby peak holiday
shopping could be materially affected. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Terrorist acts or other catastrophic events could have a material adverse effect on
Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Terrorist acts, acts of war or hostility, natural disasters or other catastrophic events
could have an immediate disproportionate impact on discretionary spending on luxury goods upon which our operations are dependent. For example, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks carried out on September&nbsp;11, 2001, tourism and business
travel was significantly reduced in all of our markets, which had an adverse impact on our net sales. Similarly, the SARS epidemic in Toronto, Ontario in the spring of 2003 had an adverse impact on net sales in our stores in that region. Similar
future events could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We may not be able to adequately protect
our intellectual property and may be required to engage in costly litigation as a protective measure. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To establish and
protect our intellectual property rights, we rely upon a combination of trademark and trade secret laws, together with licenses, exclusivity agreements and other contractual covenants. In particular, the &#147;Birks&#148; and &#147;Mayors&#148;
trademarks are of significant value to our retail operations. The measures we take to protect our intellectual property rights may prove inadequate to prevent misappropriation of our intellectual property. Monitoring the unauthorized use of our
intellectual property is difficult. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. Litigation of this type could result in substantial costs and
diversion of resources, may result in counterclaims or other claims against us and could significantly harm our results of operations. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Risks Related to Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our share price could be adversely affected if a large number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares are offered for sale or sold. </I></B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Future issuances or sales of a substantial number of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares by us, Montrovest, or another significant shareholder
in the public market could adversely affect the price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, which may impair our ability to raise capital through future issuances of equity securities. As of June 30, 2012, we had 3,673,615 Class&nbsp;A voting shares
issued and outstanding. Sales of restricted securities in the public market, or the availability of these Class&nbsp;A voting shares for sale, could adversely affect the market price of Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>As a retail jeweler with a limited public float, the price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares may fluctuate substantially, which could negatively
affect the value of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and could result in securities class action claims against us. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The
price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares may fluctuate substantially due to, among other things, the following factors: (1)&nbsp;fluctuations in the price of the shares of a small number of public companies in the retail jewelry business;
(2)&nbsp;additions or departures of key personnel; (3)&nbsp;announcements of legal proceedings or regulatory matters; and (4)&nbsp;general volatility in the stock market. The market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares could also fluctuate
substantially if we fail to meet or exceed expectations for our financial results or if there is a change in financial estimates or securities analysts&#146; recommendations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Significant price and value fluctuations have occurred in the past with respect to the securities of retail jewelry and related companies. In addition, because the public float of our Class&nbsp;A voting
shares is relatively small, the market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares is likely to be volatile. There is limited trading volume in our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, rendering them subject to significant price volatility. In addition, the
stock market has experienced volatility that has affected the market prices of equity securities of many companies, and that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. A number of other factors, many of which are beyond
our control, could also cause the market price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares to fluctuate substantially. In the past, following periods of downward volatility in the market price of a company&#146;s securities, class action litigation has often
been pursued. If our Class&nbsp;A voting shares were similarly volatile and litigation was pursued against us, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management&#146;s attention and resources. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We are governed by the laws of Canada, and, as a result, it may not be possible for shareholders to enforce civil liability provisions of the
securities laws of the U.S. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are governed by the laws of Canada. A substantial portion of our assets are located
outside the U.S. and some of our directors and officers are residents outside of the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service within the U.S. upon us or our directors and officers, or to realize in the U.S. upon
judgments of courts of the U.S. predicated upon civil liability of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors and such directors or officers under U.S. federal securities laws. There is doubt as to the enforceability in Canada by a court in original actions, or in
actions to enforce judgments of U.S. courts, of the civil liabilities predicated upon U.S. federal securities laws. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>We expect to
maintain our status as a &#147;foreign private issuer&#148; under the rules and regulations of the SEC and, thus, are exempt from a number of rules under the Exchange Act of 1934 and are permitted to file less information with the SEC than a company
incorporated in the U.S. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As a &#147;foreign private issuer,&#148; we are exempt from rules under the Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that impose certain disclosure and procedural requirements for proxy solicitations under Section&nbsp;14 of the Exchange Act. In addition, our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the
reporting and &#147;short-swing&#148; profit recovery provisions of Section&nbsp;16 of the Exchange Act and the rules under the Exchange Act with respect to their purchases and sales of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. Moreover, we are not required
to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC as frequently or as promptly as U.S. companies whose securities are registered under the Exchange Act, nor are we required to comply with Regulation FD, which restricts the selective
disclosure of material information. Accordingly, there may be less publicly available information concerning us than there is for U.S. public companies. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>If we were treated as a passive foreign investment company, or a PFIC, some holders of our
Class&nbsp;A voting shares would be subject to additional taxation, which could cause the price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares to decline. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We believe that our Class&nbsp;A voting shares should not be treated as stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and we expect to continue operations in such a manner that we will not be a
PFIC. If, however, we are or become a PFIC, some holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares could be subject to additional U.S. federal income taxes on gains recognized with respect to our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and on certain distributions, plus
an interest charge on certain taxes treated as having been deferred under the PFIC rules. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Our assessment of our internal control over
financial reporting may identify &#147;material weaknesses&#148; in the future and may result in an attestation with an adverse or qualified opinion from our independent auditors, which could reduce confidence in our financial statements and
negatively affect the price of our securities. </I></B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are subject to reporting obligations under U.S. securities laws.
Beginning with our Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal 2008, Section&nbsp;404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires us to prepare a management report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our management may conclude
that our internal control over our financial reporting is not effective. If at any time in the future, we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, market perception of our financial condition and the
trading price of our stock may be adversely affected and customer perception of our business may suffer, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Further, our auditors do not audit our internal controls over financial
reporting due to our market capitalization, and therefore, there has been no independent attestation of our internal controls over financial reporting. Had such attestation been performed, it may have revealed material weaknesses in our internal
controls. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>If the costs and burden of being a public company outweigh its benefits, we may in the future decide to discontinue our
status as a publicly traded company. </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As a public company, we currently incur significant legal, accounting and other
expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSE MKT LLC, have imposed various requirements on public companies, including requiring establishment and
maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls as well as mandating certain corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel devote a substantial amount of time and financial resources to these compliance initiatives.
As such, if it is determined in the future that the costs and efforts of being a public company outweigh the benefits of being a public company, we may decide to discontinue our status as a publicly traded or registered company. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_4"></A>SPECIAL NOTE&nbsp;REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This prospectus and the documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus contain &#147;forward-looking
statements&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;) and Section&nbsp;21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;). These
statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Specifically, this prospectus and the documents incorporated
by reference into this prospectus contain forward-looking statements regarding: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that operating our stores under the Birks and Mayors brands distinguishes us from many competitors; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our expectation to invest an additional $7 million of capital expenditures in fiscal 2013, of which approximately 60% will be in the U.S. and 40% will
be in Canada and our expectation to finance these expenditures mainly from our senior secured revolving credit facility; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that we have the capacity to meet future anticipated growth; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that there are numerous alternative sources for all raw materials used in the manufacture of our finished jewelry, and that the failure of
any principal supplier would not have a material adverse effect on our operations; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that a significant increase in the price of raw material used in the manufacture of our finished jewelry could adversely affect our net
sales, gross margin and earnings; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that the abrupt loss of any of our key vendors, especially Rolex, or a decline in the quality or quantity of merchandise supplied by our
vendors could cause a significant disruption in our business; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that current relationships with our key vendors are good; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that competition with other general specialty retailers and discounters will increase; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that we are differentiated from most of our competitors because we offer distinctively designed, exclusive products and a selection of
distinctive high quality merchandise at a wide range in price points; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that our stores&#146; elegant surroundings and distinctive merchandise displays play an important role in providing an atmosphere that
encourages sales; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that competition in our markets is based primarily on the total brand experience including trust, quality, craftsmanship, product design and
exclusivity, product selection, service excellence, including after sales service, and to a certain extent, price; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that our success will depend on various factors, including general economic and business conditions affecting consumer spending, the
performance of national and international retail operations, the acceptance by consumers of our merchandising and marketing programs, store locations and our ability to properly staff and manage our stores; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that any change in the regulation of credit that would materially limit the availability of credit to our traditional customer based could
adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that all of our facilities are well maintained and in good condition and are adequate for our current needs; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that changes in the value of the Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar between periods may materially impact our results and may
materially affect period over period comparisons; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that we currently have sufficient working capital to fund our operations; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that to the extent the economy or other conditions affecting our business are significantly worse than we anticipate, we may not achieve our
projected level of financial performance and we may determine that we do not have sufficient capital to fund our operations; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that our tax filing positions are reasonable and legally supportable; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that relations with our employees are good and we intend to continue to place an emphasis on recruiting, training, retraining and developing
the best people in our industry; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that we are eligible for the benefits of the current income tax treaty between Canada and the U.S.; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our belief that our Class&nbsp;A voting shares should not be treated as stock of a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for U.S. federal income
tax purposes and that we expect to continue our operations in such a manner that will not be a PFIC; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our expectation to be classified as a PFIC for any taxable year; and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our expectation to continue to report our financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with U.S. GAAP. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">These forward-looking statements are based upon information currently available to us and are subject to a number of risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, prospects, or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. We wish to caution readers that certain
important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause our actual results
to differ materially from the results referred to in the forward-looking statements include the following as well as the factors under &#147;Risk Factors&#148;: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to assure you that the market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares during the rights offering will be equal to or above the
subscription price or that a subscribing owner of rights will be able to sell Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased in the rights offering at a price equal to or greater than the subscription price; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to raise additional financing or capital; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to fund our operations and meet our cash flow requirements needed to support our day-to-day operations; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to successfully manage our inventory; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to retain key personnel or replace them if they leave; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to successfully negotiate favorable lease terms; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to conduct business in international markets; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to maintain our status as a &#147;foreign private issuer&#148; under the rules and regulations of the SEC; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">the general economic and business conditions which affect consumer spending; </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">the availability and prices of our raw materials and finished goods; and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="6%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="6%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">our ability to maintain positive excess availability under our senior credit facilities. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or for any other reason. However, you should carefully review the risk factors set forth in other reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_5"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Although the actual amount will depend on the level of shareholder participation in the rights offering, we expect that the maximum gross proceeds from the rights offering will be approximately $5.0
million or approximately $4.8 million, net of transaction costs. We intend to use the gross proceeds of the rights offering to repay interest bearing debt under our Amended and Restated Cash Advance Agreements, dated June&nbsp;8, 2011, between the
Company and Montrovest and draw on our senior secured credit facilities to pay the transaction costs of $0.2 million. The indebtedness to be repaid was incurred in connection with $5.0 million of cash advances from our controlling shareholder,
Montrovest, to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. These cash advance agreements are payable on demand by Montrovest once conditions stipulated in our senior credit facilities permit such payment and have an annual
interest rate of 11%, net of any withholding taxes, representing an effective interest rate of approximately 12.2%. Accordingly, in order to allow the repayment of the cash advances, we have obtained the consent of our lenders under our senior
credit facilities to permit such repayment. </FONT></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">20 </FONT></P>



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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_6"></A>CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following table should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial
information contained in this prospectus. This table describes capitalization and indebtedness as of March 31, 2012, on an actual basis and as adjusted to give effect to the assumed maximum exercise of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] rights for gross proceeds from the rights offering of $5 million and a draw on our senior secured credit facilities to pay the transaction costs of $0.2 million . As adjusted
balances are subject to change based upon final participation in the rights offering. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1">Actual</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1">As&nbsp;Adjusted</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD COLSPAN="5" VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1">As&nbsp;at&nbsp;March&nbsp;31,&nbsp;2012</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1">(U.S.&nbsp;dollars,&nbsp;in&nbsp;thousands)</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Cash and cash equivalents</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3,127</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3,127</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Bank indebtedness</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">61,557</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">61,798</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Unsecured debt</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Secured debt</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45,965</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45,965</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Stockholders&#146; equity</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class&nbsp;A voting shares &#150; no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 3,673,615&nbsp;shares issued and outstanding,
actual; unlimited shares authorized, [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] shares issued and outstanding, as adjusted</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">22,283</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">27,042</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class B multiple voting shares &#150; no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 7,717,970 shares issued and outstanding, actual
and as adjusted</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">38,613</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">38,613</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Preferred stock &#150; no par value, unlimited shares authorized, none issued, actual and as adjusted</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Additional paid-in capital</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">15,831</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">15,831</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Accumulated deficit</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(71,367</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(71,367</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">)&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Accumulated other comprehensive income</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6,268</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6,268</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total stockholders&#146; equity</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11,628</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">16,387</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total capitalization</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">124,150</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">124,150</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:3px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>The Subscription Rights </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are distributing, at no charge, to the record holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares as of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, the record date, non-transferable subscription rights to purchase Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a subscription price of
$[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share. The subscription rights will entitle the holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares to purchase approximately
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Each eligible holder
of record of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares will receive one subscription right for every Class&nbsp;A voting share or Class B multiple voting share owned by such holder as of 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time,
on the record date. Each subscription right will entitle the holder to a basic subscription privilege and an over-subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We intend to keep the rights offering open until [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, unless our board of directors, in its sole discretion, extends such time
or terminates the offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Basic Subscription Privilege </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For every [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] subscription rights you receive, you will be entitled to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share, upon delivery of the
required documents and payment of the subscription price of $[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] per share, prior to the expiration of the rights offering. You will receive one subscription right for every
Class&nbsp;A voting share and Class B multiple voting share you owned as of 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on the record date. You may exercise all or a portion of your basic subscription privilege; however, if you exercise less than your
full basic subscription privilege, you will not be entitled to purchase shares under your over-subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We
will not issue fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering, and holders will only be entitled to purchase a whole number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares, rounded down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to
purchase, with the total subscription payment being adjusted accordingly. Any excess subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Over-Subscription Privilege </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you purchase all of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares available to you pursuant to your basic subscription privilege, you may also choose to purchase a portion of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares that are
not purchased by other shareholders through the exercise of their respective basic subscription privileges, not to exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for you to purchase under your basic subscription privilege, subject to
proration as discussed below. If, however, over-subscription requests exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for sale in the rights offering, we will allocate the available Class&nbsp;A voting shares pro rata among each
shareholder exercising the over-subscription privilege in proportion to the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares owned by such shareholder on the record date, relative to the number of shares owned on the record
date by all shareholders exercising the over-subscription privilege. If this pro rata allocation results in any shareholder receiving a greater number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares than the shareholder subscribed for pursuant to the exercise of the
over-subscription privilege, then such shareholder will be allocated only that number of shares for which the shareholder oversubscribed, and the remaining Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be allocated among all other shareholders exercising the
over-subscription privilege on the same pro rata basis described above. The proration process will be repeated until all Class&nbsp;A voting shares have been allocated or all over-subscription requests have been satisfied, whichever occurs earlier.
The actual number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for purchase pursuant to your over-subscription privilege will depend upon whether you fully exercise your basic subscription privilege and the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased
by our other shareholders pursuant to their basic subscription privileges, but in no event will that number exceed the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available for purchase under your basic subscription privilege. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In order to properly exercise your over-subscription privilege, you must deliver the subscription payment related to your
over-subscription privilege prior to the expiration of the rights offering. Because we will not know the total number of unsubscribed shares prior to the expiration of the rights offering, if you wish to maximize the number of shares you purchase
pursuant to your over-subscription privilege, you will need to deliver payment in an amount equal to the aggregate subscription price for the maximum number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares that may be available to you (<I>i.e.</I>, for the maximum
number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares available to you, assuming you exercise all of your basic subscription privilege and are allotted the full amount of your over-subscription as elected by you). </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We can provide no assurance that you will actually be entitled to purchase the number of
shares issuable upon the exercise of your over-subscription privilege in full at the expiration of the rights offering. We will not be able to satisfy your exercise of the over-subscription privilege if all of our shareholders exercise their basic
subscription privileges in full, and we will only honor an over-subscription privilege to the extent a sufficient amount of Class&nbsp;A voting shares are available following the exercise of subscription rights under the basic subscription
privileges. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To the extent the aggregate subscription price of the maximum number of unsubscribed shares available to you
pursuant to the over-subscription privilege is less than the amount you actually paid in connection with the exercise of the over-subscription privilege, you will be allocated only the number of unsubscribed shares available to you, and any excess
subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. To the extent the amount you actually paid in connection with the exercise of the over-subscription privilege is less than the aggregate
subscription price of the maximum number of unsubscribed shares available to you pursuant to the over-subscription privilege, you will be allocated the number of unsubscribed shares for which you actually paid in connection with the
over-subscription privilege. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Delivery of Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares Acquired in the Rights Offering </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you purchase shares in the rights offering by submitting a rights certificate and payment, we will mail you a stock certificate
evidencing the new shares purchased as soon as practicable after the completion of the rights offering. One stock certificate will be generated for each rights certificate processed. Until your stock certificate is received, you may not be able to
sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares acquired in the rights offering. If, as of the record date, your shares were held by a custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee, and you participate in the rights offering, you will not receive stock
certificates for your new shares. Your custodian bank, broker, dealer or other nominee will be credited with the Class&nbsp;A voting shares you purchase in the rights offering as soon as practicable after the completion of the rights offering.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Reasons for the Rights Offering </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Prior to approving the rights offering, our board of directors carefully considered our current and expected liquidity requirements, our expected results of operations, current market conditions, and
business and capital-raising opportunities, as well as the dilution of the ownership percentage of the current holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares that may be caused by the rights offering if they do not exercise their rights in full.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">After weighing the factors discussed above and the effect of the $5.0 million in additional capital, before expenses, that
may be generated by the sale of shares pursuant to the rights offering, our board of directors determined that the rights offering is in our and our shareholders best interests. Although we believe that the rights offering will strengthen our
financial condition, the board of directors is not making any recommendation as to whether you should exercise your subscription rights. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Effect of Rights Offering on Existing Shareholders </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The ownership interests and voting interests of the existing shareholders that do not fully exercise their basic subscription privileges will be diluted. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Method of Exercising Subscription Rights </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The exercise of subscription rights is irrevocable and may not be cancelled or modified. You may exercise your subscription rights as follows: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Subscription by Registered Holders </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you hold certificates of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares or Class B multiple voting shares, the number of rights you may exercise pursuant to the basic subscription privilege will be indicated on the
rights certificate delivered to you. You may exercise your subscription rights by properly completing and executing the rights certificate and forwarding it, together with your full subscription payment, to the subscription agent at the address set
forth below in this section under the heading &#147;Subscription Agent and Information Agent,&#148; prior to the expiration of the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Subscription by DTC Participants </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We expect that the exercise of
your subscription rights may be made through the facilities of DTC. If your subscription rights are held of record through DTC, you may exercise your subscription rights by instructing DTC, or having your broker instruct DTC, to transfer your
subscription rights from your account to the account of the subscription agent, together with certification as to the aggregate number of subscription rights you are exercising and the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares you are subscribing for
under your basic subscription privilege and your over-subscription privilege, if any, and your full subscription payment. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you are a beneficial owner of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares that are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, custodian bank or
other nominee, you will not receive a rights certificate. Instead, one subscription right will be issued to the nominee record holder for every Class&nbsp;A voting share and Class B multiple voting share that you own at the record date. If you are
not contacted by your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, you should promptly contact your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee in order to subscribe for Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the rights offering. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you hold your Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the name of a broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee, your nominee will exercise
the subscription rights on your behalf in accordance with your instructions. Your nominee may establish a deadline that may be before the 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time,
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012 expiration date we have established for the rights offering. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Payment Method for Registered Holders </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As described in the instructions accompanying the rights certificate, payments must be made in full in United States dollars for the full number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares for which you are subscribing
by cashier&#146;s or certified check drawn upon a recognized bank payable to the subscription agent at the address set forth below in this section under the heading &#147;Subscription Agent and Information Agent.&#148; If you desire to make payment
by wire transfer you must contact our information agent, Georgeson Inc., to receive a &#147;Wire Authorization Form.&#148; In the United States and Canada, you should call 1 (800)&nbsp;279-6913. If you are outside the United States and Canada, you
should call (212)&nbsp;440-9800. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Personal checks are not accepted. Payment received after the expiration of the rights
offering may not be honored, and the subscription agent will return your payment to you promptly, without interest or penalty. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should read and follow the delivery and payment instructions accompanying the rights certificate. DO NOT SEND RIGHTS CERTIFICATES OR
PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO BIRKS. We will not consider your subscription received until the subscription agent has received delivery of a properly completed and duly executed rights certificate and other subscription documents and payment of the full
subscription amount. The risk of delivery of all documents and payments is borne by you or your nominee, not by the subscription agent or us. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The method of delivery of rights certificates and payment of the subscription amount to the subscription agent will be at the risk of the holders of subscription rights. If sent by mail, we recommend that
you send subscription materials and payments by overnight courier or by registered mail, properly insured, with return receipt requested, and that a sufficient number of days be allowed to ensure delivery to the subscription agent and clearance of
payment prior to the expiration of the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Unless a rights certificate provides that the Class&nbsp;A voting
shares are to be delivered to the record holder of such rights or such certificate is submitted for the account of a bank or a broker, signatures on such rights certificate must be guaranteed by an &#147;eligible guarantor institution&#148; (as such
term is defined in Rule 17Ad-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that is a participant in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program, the New York Stock Exchange Program Medallion Signature Program or the Stock Exchange
Medallion Program, subject to any standards and procedures adopted by the subscription agent. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Missing or Incomplete Subscription
Information </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you do not indicate the number of subscription rights being exercised, or the subscription agent does not
receive the full subscription payment for the number of subscription rights that you indicate are being exercised, then you will be deemed to have exercised the maximum number of subscription rights that may be exercised with the aggregate
subscription payment you delivered to the subscription agent. If the subscription agent does not apply your full subscription payment to your purchase of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, any excess subscription payment received by the subscription
agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Expiration Date and Amendments </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription period, during which you may exercise your subscription rights, expires at 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, which is the expiration of the rights offering. If you do not exercise your subscription rights prior to that time, your subscription rights will expire and will no
longer be exercisable. We will not be required to issue Class&nbsp;A voting shares to you if the subscription agent receives your rights certificate and subscription payment after that time, regardless of when the rights certificate and subscription
payment were sent by you. We have the option to extend the rights offering and the period for exercising your subscription rights, </FONT></P>
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although we do not presently intend to do so. We may extend the expiration of the rights offering by giving oral or written notice to the subscription agent and information agent prior to the
expiration of the rights offering. If we elect to extend the expiration of the rights offering, we will issue a press release announcing such extension no later than 9:00&nbsp;a.m., Eastern Standard time, on the next business day after the most
recently announced expiration of the rights offering. We reserve the right to amend or modify the terms of the rights offering. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Subscription Price </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The
subscription price was determined by our board of directors and will be equal to the average closing price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT over the seven trading days prior to the effective date of this Registration Statement.
Factors considered by our board of directors included the strategic alternatives to us for raising capital, the price at which our shareholders might be willing to participate in the rights offering, historical and current trading prices of our
Class&nbsp;A voting shares, our business prospects and the general condition of the securities market. We cannot assure you that the market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares during the rights offering will be equal to or above the
subscription price or that a subscribing owner of rights will be able to sell the Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased in the rights offering at a price equal to or greater than the subscription price. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We urge you to obtain a current quote for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares before exercising your subscription rights. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Conditions, Withdrawal and Termination </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We reserve the right to withdraw the rights offering prior to the expiration of the rights offering for any reason. We may terminate the rights offering, in whole or in part, if at any time before
completion of the rights offering there is any judgment, order, decree, injunction, statute, law or regulation entered, enacted, amended or held to be applicable to the rights offering that in the sole judgment of our board of directors would or
might make the rights offering or its completion, whether in whole or in part, illegal or otherwise restrict or prohibit completion of the rights offering. We may waive any of these conditions and choose to proceed with the rights offering even if
one or more of these events occur. If we terminate the rights offering, in whole or in part, all affected subscription rights will expire without value, and all excess subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned
promptly, without interest or penalty. If we cancel the rights offering, we will issue a press release notifying shareholders of the cancellation, and all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without
interest or penalty. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Subscription Agent and Information Agent </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription agent for this offering is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and the information agent is Georgeson Inc. The address to which subscription documents, rights certificates and subscription
payments should be mailed or delivered is: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn:
Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">P.O. Box 43011</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Providence, RI 02940-3011</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I><U>If Delivering by Hand or Courier:</U></I></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn:
Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">250 Royall Street,&nbsp;Suite V</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Canton, MA 02021</FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should direct any questions or requests for assistance concerning the method of subscribing for
Class&nbsp;A voting shares or for additional copies of this prospectus to our information agent, Georgeson Inc., at: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Georgeson
Inc. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">199 Water Street, 26th Floor </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">New York, NY 10038 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(212) 440-9800</FONT></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You are solely responsible for completing delivery to the subscription agent of your subscription
materials. The subscription materials are to be received by the subscription agent on or prior to 5:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. We urge you to allow
sufficient time for delivery of your subscription materials to the subscription agent. If you deliver subscription materials in a manner different from those described in this prospectus, we may not honor the exercise of your subscription rights.
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Fees and Expenses </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We will pay all fees charged by the subscription agent and information agent. You are responsible for paying any other commissions, fees, taxes or other expenses incurred in connection with the exercise
of the subscription rights. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Fractional Shares </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We will not issue fractional shares. Fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares resulting from the exercise of the basic subscription privilege will be eliminated by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Medallion Guarantee May Be Required </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Your signature on each subscription rights certificate must be guaranteed by an eligible institution, such as a member firm of a registered national securities exchange or a member of the Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or a recognized commercial bank or trust company, subject to standards and procedures adopted by the subscription agent, unless: </FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">your subscription rights certificate provides that shares are to be delivered to you as record holder of those subscription rights; or
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">you are an eligible institution. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You can obtain a signature guarantee from a financial institution &#151; such as a commercial bank, savings, bank, credit union or broker dealer &#151; that participates in one of the Medallion signature
guarantee programs. The three Medallion signature guarantee programs are the following: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP) whose participants include more than 7,000 U.S. and Canadian financial institutions.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Stock Exchanges Medallion Program (SEMP) whose participants include the regional stock exchange member firms and clearing and trust companies.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program (MSP) whose participants include NYSE member firms. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If a financial institution is not a member of a recognized Medallion signature guarantee program, it would not be able to provide
signature guarantees. Also, if you are not a customer of a participating financial institution, it is likely the financial institution will not guarantee your signature. Therefore, the best source of a Medallion Guarantee would be a bank, savings
and loan association, brokerage firm, or credit union with whom you do business. The participating financial institution will use a Medallion imprint or stamp to guarantee the signature, indicating that the financial institution is a member of a
Medallion signature guarantee program and is an acceptable signature guarantor. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Notice to Nominees </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you are a broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee holder that holds our Class&nbsp;A voting shares for the account of others on
the record date, you should notify the beneficial owners of the shares for whom you are the nominee of the rights offering as soon as possible to learn their intentions with respect to exercising their subscription rights. You should obtain
instructions from the beneficial owner, as set forth in the instructions we have provided to you for your distribution to beneficial owners. If the beneficial owner so instructs, you should submit information and payment for shares. We expect that
the exercise of subscription rights on behalf of beneficial owners may be made through the facilities of DTC. You may exercise individual or aggregate beneficial owner subscription rights by instructing DTC to transfer subscription rights from your
account to the account of the subscription agent, together with certification as to the aggregate number of subscription rights exercised and the number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares subscribed for under the basic subscription privilege and the
over-subscription privilege, if any, and your full subscription payment. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Beneficial Owners </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you do not hold certificates for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, you are a beneficial owner of our shares. Instead of receiving a rights certificate, you will receive your subscription rights through a
broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee. We will ask your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee to notify you of the rights offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should contact your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee if you do not receive information regarding the rights offering, but believe you are entitled to subscription rights. We are not
responsible if you do not receive notice by your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee or if you do not receive notice in time to respond to your nominee by the deadline established by the nominee, which may be prior to
5:00&nbsp;p.m.,&nbsp;Eastern Standard time, on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you wish to exercise your subscription rights, you will need to have your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee act for you. If you hold certificates for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and
received a rights certificate, but would prefer to have your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee act for you, you should contact your nominee and request it to effect the transaction for you. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Transferability of Subscription Rights </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The rights are not transferable. Should you choose not to exercise your subscription rights, you may not sell, give away, or otherwise transfer your subscription rights. Subscription rights will, however,
be transferable by operation of law (for example, upon the death of the recipient). Upon expiration of the rights offering, all unexercised rights will automatically expire. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Validity of Subscriptions </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We will resolve all questions regarding the
validity and form of the exercise of your subscription rights, including time of receipt and eligibility to participate in the rights offering. Our determination will be final and binding. Once made, subscriptions and directions are irrevocable, and
we will not accept any alternative, conditional or contingent subscriptions or directions. We reserve the absolute right to reject any subscriptions or directions not properly submitted or the acceptance of which would be unlawful. You must resolve
any irregularities in connection with your subscriptions before the subscription period expires, unless waived by us in our sole discretion. Neither we, the subscription agent, nor the information agent shall be under any duty to notify you or your
representative of defects in your subscriptions. A subscription will be considered accepted, subject to our right to withdraw or terminate the rights offering, only when a properly completed and duly executed rights certificate and any other
required documents and the full subscription payment have been received by the subscription agent. Our interpretations of the terms and conditions of the rights offering will be final and binding. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Escrow Arrangements; Return of Funds </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription agent will hold funds received in payment for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares in a segregated account pending completion of the rights offering. The subscription agent will hold this money
in escrow until the rights offering is completed or is withdrawn and canceled. If the rights offering is canceled for any reason, all subscription payments received by the subscription agent will be returned promptly, without interest or penalty.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Shareholder Rights </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You will have no rights as a holder of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares you purchase in the rights offering, if any, until certificates representing the shares are issued to you or until your account at
your record holder is credited with the Class&nbsp;A voting shares purchased in the rights offering. You will have no right to revoke your subscriptions once made in accordance with the procedures set forth in this prospectus. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Foreign Shareholders </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We
will not mail this prospectus or rights certificates to shareholders with addresses that are outside the United States and Canada or that have an army post office or foreign post office address. The subscription agent will hold these rights
certificates for their account. To exercise subscription rights, our foreign shareholders must notify the subscription agent prior to 11:00&nbsp;a.m., Eastern Standard time, at least three business days prior to the expiration of the rights offering
of their exercise of such rights, and, with respect to holders whose addresses are outside the United States and Canada, provide evidence satisfactory to us, such as a legal opinion from local counsel, that the exercise of such subscription rights
does not violate the laws of the jurisdiction of such shareholder. In addition to this prospectus, Canadian-resident shareholders will receive a Canadian Offering Memorandum which contains additional information pertinent to Canadian-resident
shareholders&#146; investment decision. We urge Canadian-resident shareholders to carefully review the information contained in the Canadian Offering Memorandum before making any determination with respect to the exercise of their rights.
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>No Revocation or Change </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Once you submit the form of rights certificate to exercise any subscription rights, you are not allowed to revoke or change the exercise or request a refund of monies paid. All exercises of subscription
rights are irrevocable, even if you learn information about us that you consider to be unfavorable. You should not exercise your subscription rights unless you are certain that you wish to purchase additional Class&nbsp;A voting shares at the
subscription price. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For U.S. federal income tax purposes, you should not recognize income or loss upon receipt or exercise of subscription rights. For a more
detailed discussion, see &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Listing </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The subscription rights are non-transferable and will not be listed on a stock exchange or national market. Our Class&nbsp;A voting shares
are traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol &#147;BMJ.&#148; If we fail to meet any of the listing standards of the NYSE MKT, our Class&nbsp;A voting shares could be delisted by the NYSE MKT. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The last reported sales price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT on June 29, 2012, the last practicable date before the
filing of this prospectus, was $1.13. We urge you to obtain a current market price for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares before making any determination with respect to the exercise of your rights. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Outstanding Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares after the Rights Offering </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of June 30, 2012, 3,673,615 Class&nbsp;A voting shares were issued and outstanding. Assuming no other transactions by us involving our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, and no options for Class&nbsp;A voting
shares are exercised prior to the expiration of the rights offering, if the rights offering is fully subscribed through the exercise of the subscription rights, then an additional
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;] of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be issued and outstanding after the closing of the rights offering, for a total of
[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;Class A voting shares outstanding. As a result of the rights offering, the ownership interests and voting interests of the existing shareholders that do not fully
exercise their basic subscription privileges will be diluted. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following table sets forth an estimate of the fees and expenses relating to the rights offering, all of which will be borne by us. All
of the following fees and expenses, except for the SEC registration fee, are estimated: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">SEC registration fee</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">573</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Legal fees and expenses</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">125,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Printing fees and expenses</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">35,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Accounting fees and expenses</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">50,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subscription and information agent fees and expenses</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Miscellaneous fees and expenses</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5,000</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="border-top:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Total</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">240,573</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_8"></A>MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF RIGHTS OFFERING
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following summary describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the receipt and exercise (or
expiration) of the subscription rights or, if applicable, the over-subscription privilege, acquired through the rights offering. Please see the section entitled &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of Owning and Disposing of Birks
Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares&#148; for a discussion of the tax consequences of owning and disposing of Class&nbsp;A voting shares received upon exercise of the subscription rights. This summary is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the &#147;Code&#148;), Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof, all as currently in effect and all of which are subject to differing interpretations or to change, possibly with
retroactive effect. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences described below. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The legal conclusions identified in this discussion are the opinion of our counsel, Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP, and are based on the
accuracy of the representations of factual matters made by us. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This summary is for general information only and does not
purport to discuss all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to a particular holder in light of its particular circumstances or to holders that may be subject to special tax rules, including, but not limited to, partnerships
or other pass-through entities, banks and other financial institutions, tax-exempt entities, employee stock ownership plans, certain former citizens or residents of the United States, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate
investment trusts, dealers in securities or currencies, brokers, traders in securities that have elected to use the mark-to-market method of accounting, persons holding subscription rights or shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares as part of an
integrated transaction, including a &#147;straddle,&#148; &#147;hedge,&#148; &#147;constructive sale&#148; or &#147;conversion transaction,&#148; persons whose functional currency for tax purposes is not the U.S.&nbsp;dollar, and persons subject to
the alternative minimum tax provisions of the Code. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This summary applies to you only if you are a U.S.&nbsp;holder (as
defined below) and receive your subscription rights in the rights offering, and you hold your subscription rights or shares Class&nbsp;A voting shares issued to you upon exercise of the subscription rights or, if applicable, the over-subscription
privilege, as capital assets for tax purposes. This summary does not apply to you if you are not a U.S.&nbsp;holder. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We have
not sought, and will not seek, a ruling from the IRS regarding the federal income tax consequences of the rights offering or the related share issuances. The following summary does not address the tax consequences of the rights offering or the
related share issuance under foreign, state, or local tax laws. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You are a U.S. holder if you are a beneficial owner of
subscription rights or Class&nbsp;A voting shares and you are: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States for U.S. federal income tax purposes; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A corporation (or other business entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United Sates,
any state thereof or the District of Columbia; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">An estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A trust (a)&nbsp;if a court within the United States can exercise primary supervision over its administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all
substantial decisions of the trust or (b)&nbsp;that has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If a partnership (including any entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) receives the subscription rights or holds the Class&nbsp;A voting shares received upon exercise of the
subscription rights or, if applicable, the over-subscription privilege, the tax treatment of a partner in such partnership generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Such a partner or partnership is
urged to consult its own tax advisor as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of receiving and exercising the subscription rights and acquiring, holding or disposing of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ACCORDINGLY, EACH RECIPIENT OF RIGHTS IN THE RIGHTS OFFERING SHOULD CONSULT THE
RECIPIENT&#146;S OWN TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE RIGHTS OFFERING AND THE RELATED SHARE ISSUANCES THAT MAY RESULT FROM SUCH RECIPIENT&#146;S PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Taxation of Subscription Rights </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Receipt of Subscription Rights </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">It is the opinion of our counsel
Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP, that your receipt of subscription rights pursuant to the rights offering will not be treated as a taxable distribution with respect to your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Under Section&nbsp;305 of the Code, a shareholder who receives a right to acquire shares will, in certain circumstances, be treated as having received a taxable dividend in an amount equal to the value of such right.&nbsp;A common shareholder who
receives a right to acquire Class&nbsp;A voting shares generally will be treated as having received a taxable dividend if such shareholder&#146;s proportionate interest in the earnings and profits or assets of the corporation is increased and any
other shareholder receives a distribution of cash or other property.&nbsp;For purposes of the above, &#147;shareholder&#148; includes holders of warrants, options and convertible securities.&nbsp;The application of this rule is very complex and
subject to uncertainty.&nbsp;However, it is the opinion of our counsel Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP, that pursuant to Section&nbsp;305 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder, the receipt of subscription rights generally will not
be taxable to a shareholder. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Tax Basis in the Subscription Rights </I></B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If the fair market value of the subscription rights you receive is less than 15% of the fair market value of your existing Class&nbsp;A
voting shares on the date you receive the subscription rights, the subscription rights will be allocated a zero basis for U.S. federal income tax purposes, unless you elect to allocate your basis in your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares between
your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the subscription rights in proportion to the relative fair market values of the existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the subscription rights determined on the date of receipt of the subscription
rights. If you choose to allocate basis between your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the subscription rights, you must make this election on a statement included with your tax return for the taxable year in which you receive the subscription
rights. Such an election is irrevocable. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">However, if the fair market value of the subscription rights you receive is 15% or
more of the fair market value of your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the date you receive the subscription rights, then you must allocate your basis in your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares between your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares
and the subscription rights you receive in proportion to their fair market values determined on the date you receive the subscription rights. The fair market value of the subscription rights on the date the subscription rights will be distributed is
uncertain. In determining the fair market value of the subscription rights, you should consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including the trading price thereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Exercise of Subscription Rights </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Generally, you will not recognize
gain or loss on the exercise of a subscription right. Your tax basis in a new Class&nbsp;A voting share acquired when you exercise a subscription right will be equal to your adjusted tax basis in the subscription right, if any, plus the subscription
price. The holding period of a Class&nbsp;A voting share acquired when you exercise your subscription rights will begin on the date of exercise. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Expiration of Subscription Rights </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you allow subscription rights
received in the rights offering to expire, it is the opinion of our counsel Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP, that you will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and you should re-allocate any portion of the tax basis in
your existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares previously allocated to the subscription rights that have expired to the existing Class&nbsp;A voting shares. If you allow the subscription rights to expire after you have disposed of all or a portion of your
original shares, you should consult your tax advisor regarding whether you may recognize a loss on the expiration of the subscription rights. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_9"></A>MARKET PRICE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND POLICY </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Trading Prices </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Effective November&nbsp;15, 2005, our Class&nbsp;A voting shares were listed and began to trade on the NYSE MKT under the symbol
&#147;BMJ.&#148; The following table sets forth, for all recently completed full financial years since we began trading on the NYSE MKT, the reported high and low sale prices for the Class&nbsp;A voting shares: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Highest/Lowest Stock Price </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>for the Five Most Recent Full Financial Years </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Fiscal year</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Highest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Lowest</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.71</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.90</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2011</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.20</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.70</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2010</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.80</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.26</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2009</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.33</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.20</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2008</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.46</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.97</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following table sets forth, for each of the most recent six months, the reported high and low sale
prices for the Class&nbsp;A voting shares: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Highest/Lowest Stock Price for the Most Recent Six
Months </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="82%"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Month</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Highest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Lowest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">January 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.39</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.02</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">February 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.31</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.00</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">March 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.19</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.00</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">April 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.15</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.00</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">May 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.04</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.93</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">June 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.14</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.89</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following table sets forth, for each quarter in fiscal 2012 and 2011 and any
subsequent period, the reported high and low sale prices for the Class&nbsp;A voting shares: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc.
Highest/Lowest Stock Price </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>for Each Quarter in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 and Any Subsequent Period </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Fiscal 2013</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Highest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Lowest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended June 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.15</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.89</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Fiscal 2012</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Highest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Lowest</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended March 2012</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.39</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.94</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended December 2011</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.36</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.92</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended September 2011</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.71</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.90</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended June 2011</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.69</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.10</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Fiscal 2011</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN="2" VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN="2" VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended March 2011</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.72</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.25</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended December 2010</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.60</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.04</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended September 2010</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.70</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.00</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Quarter ended June 2010</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.20</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">$</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">0.70</FONT></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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 <p STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">32 </FONT></P>



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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On June 29, 2012, the last practicable date before the date of this prospectus, the
reported sales price of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares on the NYSE MKT was $1.13&nbsp;per share. As of May&nbsp;31, 2012, there were approximately 312 holders of record. This number does not include the number of persons whose stock is held in
nominee or &#147;street name&#148; accounts through brokers. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Dividends and Dividend Policy </B> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We have not paid dividends since 1998 and do not currently intend to pay dividends on our Class&nbsp;A voting shares or Class B multiple
voting shares in the foreseeable future. Our ability to pay dividends on our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares are restricted by our credit agreements. See, &#147;Operating and Financial Review and
Prospects&#151;Liquidity and Capital Resources,&#148; in our Annual Report on Form 20-F incorporated herein by reference. If dividends were declared by our Board of Directors, shareholders would receive a dividend equal to the per share dividend we
would pay to holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares or holders of Class B multiple voting shares. Dividends we would pay to U.S. holders would generally be subject to withholding tax. </FONT></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">33 </FONT></P>



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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_10"></A>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following is a summary of the material terms of our capital stock. You are strongly encouraged, however, to read our restated
articles, amended bylaws and other agreements, all of which have been filed with the SEC. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are authorized to issue:
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">An unlimited number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares without nominal or par value; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">An unlimited number of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares without nominal or par value;&nbsp;and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">An unlimited number of preferred shares without nominal or par value, issuable in series. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2012 and March&nbsp;26, 2011, there were 3,673,615 and 3,672,535 Class&nbsp;A voting shares outstanding,
respectively, 7,717,970 Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares outstanding (which are convertible into 7,717,970 Class&nbsp;A voting shares) and no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Due to the exercise of stock options, 1,080 additional
Class&nbsp;A voting shares were issued, thereby increasing the total number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares by 1,080 since the beginning of fiscal year 2012. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2012, we had outstanding warrants to purchase up to 382,693 Class&nbsp;A voting shares at a weighted average exercise price of $3.42 per share. As of March&nbsp;31, 2012, we had total
outstanding options (with exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $155.27 and at CDN$7.73) to purchase 713,864 Class&nbsp;A voting shares. As of March&nbsp;31, 2012, we had total outstanding stock appreciation rights to purchase 21,737 Class&nbsp;A
voting shares at an exercise price of $1.00. The number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares or other securities at the time issuable upon exercise of such warrants and options will be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock dividend, stock split,
combination of shares, reclassification, recapitalization, restricted stock vest or other similar event affecting the number of outstanding shares of stock or securities. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following description summarizes the material terms and provisions of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, Class B multiple voting shares and preferred shares that we may offer from time to time. The
following summary description is based on the provisions of our restated articles and amended bylaws, which are incorporated by reference, and the applicable provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, or CBCA. The information below is only
a summary and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to our restated articles and amended bylaws and the applicable provisions of CBCA. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Class&nbsp;A voting shares have attached
the following rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Voting. Each Class&nbsp;A voting share will entitle the holder thereof to one&nbsp;vote at all meetings of our shareholders (except meetings at which
only holders of another specified class of shares are entitled to vote pursuant to the provisions of our restated articles or the Canada Business Corporations Act, or CBCA). </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Ranking on Liquidation</I>. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, or other distribution of
our assets among shareholders for the purpose of winding-up our affairs, subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other class of shares ranking prior to the Class&nbsp;A voting shares or the Class&nbsp;B
multiple voting shares, the holders of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the holders of the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares will be entitled to receive our remaining property. The holders of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the holders of the
Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares will rank equally with respect to the distribution of assets in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, or any other distribution of our assets among shareholders
for the purpose of winding-up our affairs. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Dividends and Distributions</I>. In addition to any dividend or distribution declared by our directors in respect of Class&nbsp;A voting shares,
holders of Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be entitled to receive a dividend or distribution, whether cash, non-cash or some combination thereof, equal (on a per share basis) to any dividend or distribution declared by our directors in respect of
the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares. Dividends and distributions on Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be payable on the date fixed for payment of the dividend or distribution in respect of Class&nbsp;A voting shares or, if applicable, on the date
fixed for payment of any dividend or distribution in respect of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Right of Participation in a Sale Transaction.</I> </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No holder of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares or group of holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares that are affiliates may sell, transfer or
otherwise dispose of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares if, immediately following such sale, transfer or disposition of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares, such holders will control less than a majority of the total voting rights attached to the
common shares issued and outstanding on the date of such sale, transfer or disposition, unless all other holders of common shares will have the right (A)&nbsp;to receive the same consideration (on a per share basis), whether cash, non-cash or some
combination thereof, as that to be received by such holders pursuant to the transaction and (B)&nbsp;to participate in such transaction on the same terms as such holders in all other material respects, including in respect of the conditions to such
transaction. Written notice of any transaction, which notice will specify the terms of such transaction and the right of all holders of common shares to participate in such transaction, will be provided to the holders of common shares by first class
mail, at least twenty (20)&nbsp;business days prior to the consummation of such transaction. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Any transaction not in compliance with the paragraph above will be null and void and will not be registered in our books. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following will constitute a prohibited transaction: (A)&nbsp;any pledge, mortgage, hypothecation, lien or
similar encumbrance, whether by possession or registration, of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares which creates a security interest in favor of another person or entity, and (B)&nbsp;any sale, transfer or other disposition of Class&nbsp;B multiple
voting shares to Affiliates, Associates or shareholders of the transferor of such Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares. For purposes of this section, an &#147;Affiliate&#148; means a person that directly or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified person. For purposes of this section, an &#147;Associate&#148;, when used to indicate a relationship with any person, means (x)&nbsp;any trust or other
estate in which such person has a substantial beneficial interest or as to which such person serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity and (y)&nbsp;a spouse or child of such person. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Right of Participation in a Business Combination.</I> </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We will not consummate a Business Combination unless the holders of Class&nbsp;A voting shares have the right (A)&nbsp;to receive the same
consideration (on a per share basis), whether cash, non-cash or some combination thereof, as that to be received by the holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares in connection with such Business Combination and (B)&nbsp;to participate in such
Business Combination on the same terms as the holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares in all other material respects, including in respect of the conditions to such Business Combination. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;Business Combination&#148; for purposes of this section means, whether in one or a series of related transactions: (A)&nbsp;any merger,
amalgamation, recapitalization or consolidation involving us, other than a merger, amalgamation, recapitalization, consolidation or similar transaction with our wholly-owned subsidiary or which is solely for the purpose of our continuance as a
corporation in another jurisdiction; (B)&nbsp;any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition involving 50% or more of our assets and our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis; or (C)&nbsp;any agreement, contract or other arrangement having
the same purpose or effect as the transactions described in (A)&nbsp;and (B)&nbsp;above. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Transactions or Actions Requiring Special Approval.</I> </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In addition to any other approvals required under the CBCA, prior to consummating a Related Party Transaction, we will obtain (A)&nbsp;the consent of
the majority of a committee of our independent directors and (B)&nbsp;with respect to clauses&nbsp;(x)&nbsp;and (y)&nbsp;of the definition of related party transaction below, the affirmative vote in favor of the approval of the Related Party
Transaction by the majority of the holders of Class&nbsp;A voting shares (exclusive of Class&nbsp;A voting shares held by the Related Person (and its Affiliates and Associates) which is or would be a party to such Related Party Transaction) that
cast a vote, in person or by proxy (but not including any vote that is not counted as either an affirmative or negative vote), at the annual or special shareholders meeting at which such Related Party Transaction is considered.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For purposes of this section, (A)&nbsp;&#147;Related Party Transaction&#148; will mean (x)&nbsp;consummation of a Business Combination with a Related
Person; (y)&nbsp;amending, repealing or altering in anyway any provision of our restated articles or the amended by-laws, except for matters not having an adverse effect on the holders of Class&nbsp;A voting shares; or (z)&nbsp;the issuance, sale,
exchange, transfer or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of related transactions) by us or any wholly-owned subsidiary of ours of any securities of ours or of such subsidiary to a Related Person (other than pursuant to: an employee or
director stock incentive plan or other compensation arrangements approved by our compensation committee; an offering made to all holders of Class&nbsp;A voting shares; or a public offering); and (B) &#147;Related Person&#148; will mean any
individual, corporation, partnership, group, association or other person or entity that, together with its Affiliates and Associates, beneficially owns Class&nbsp;A voting shares and/or Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares which, in the aggregate,
represent twenty percent (20%) or more of the total voting rights attached to the common shares issued and outstanding at the time the definitive agreement with respect to a Related Party Transaction is executed. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Subdivision, Consolidation, Reclassification or Other Change</I>. No subdivision, consolidation or reclassification of, or other change to, the
Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be carried out, either directly or indirectly unless, at the same time, the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares are subdivided, consolidated, reclassified or changed in the same manner and on the same basis.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Equal Status</I>. Except as otherwise expressly provided in our restated articles, Class&nbsp;A voting shares and Class&nbsp;B multiple voting
shares will have the same rights and privileges and will rank equally, share ratably and be equal in all respects as to all matters. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Approval of Issuance</I>. For so long as the outstanding Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares represent a majority of the total voting rights
attached to the common shares, we will not issue any Class&nbsp;A voting shares, or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class&nbsp;A voting shares, unless such issuance, or the plan or agreement under which such security
is to be issued, has been approved by (i)&nbsp;a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares or (ii)&nbsp;unanimous written consent of the holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares; <I>provided,
however</I>, such approval shall not be required for the issuance of the following: </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class&nbsp;A voting shares, options or warrants under any plan or agreement approved by us prior to June&nbsp;1, 2005;&nbsp;or
</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class&nbsp;A voting shares upon the exercise of an option or warrant issued or to be issued under any plan or agreement approved by us prior to
June&nbsp;1, 2005;&nbsp;or </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class&nbsp;A voting shares upon the conversion of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares;&nbsp;or </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Class&nbsp;A voting shares upon the conversion, exercise or exchange of any security, obligation or other instrument for Class&nbsp;A voting shares if
the issuance of such security, obligation or other instrument was previously approved pursuant to this paragraph. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Class
B Multiple Voting Shares</B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares have the following rights, privileges, restrictions and
conditions: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Voting</I>. Each Class&nbsp;B multiple voting share entitles the holder to ten (10)&nbsp;votes at all meetings of our shareholders (except meetings
at which only holders of another specified class of shares are entitled to vote pursuant to the provisions of our restated articles or the CBCA). </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Ranking on Liquidation</I>. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, or other distribution of
our assets among shareholders for the purpose of winding-up our affairs, subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other class of shares ranking prior to the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares or the
Class&nbsp;A voting shares, the holders of the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares and the holders of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be entitled to receive our remaining property. The holders of the Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares and the
holders of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares will rank equally with respect to the distribution of assets in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, or any other distribution of our assets among
shareholders for the purpose of winding-up our affairs. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Dividends and Distributions</I>. In addition to any dividend or distribution declared by the directors in respect of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting
shares, holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares will be entitled to receive a dividend or distribution, whether cash, non-cash or some combination thereof, equal (on a per share basis) to any dividend or distribution declared by our directors
in respect of Class&nbsp;A voting shares. Dividends and distributions on Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares will be payable on the dated fixed for payment of the dividend or distribution in respect of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares or, if
applicable, on the date fixed for payment of a dividend or distribution in respect of Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Conversion by Holder into Class&nbsp;A voting shares</I>. Each Class&nbsp;B multiple voting share may at any time and from time to time, at the
option of the holder, be converted into one&nbsp;fully paid and non-assessable Class&nbsp;A voting share. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Subdivision, Consolidation, Reclassification or Other Change</I>. No subdivision, consolidation or reclassification of, or other change to, the
Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares will be carried out unless, at the same time, the Class&nbsp;A voting shares are subdivided, consolidated, reclassified or changed in the same manner and on the same basis. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Equal Status</I>. Except as otherwise expressly provided in our restated articles, Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares and Class&nbsp;A voting
shares will have the same rights and privileges and will rank equally, share ratably and be equal in all respects as to all matters. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Approval of Issuance</I>. For so long as the outstanding Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares represent a majority of the total voting rights
attached to the common shares, we may not issue any Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares, or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares, unless such issuance has been approved by a majority of
the votes cast at a meeting of the holders of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares; <I>provided, however,</I> such approval is not required for the issuance of Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares upon the conversion, exercise or exchange of any
security of ours for Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares if the issuance of such security was previously approved pursuant to this paragraph. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Preferred Shares</B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The preferred shares have, as a class, the following
rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Issuance of Preferred Shares, in Series</I>. Our directors may, at any time and from time to time, issue preferred shares in one&nbsp;or more
series, each series to consist of such number of preferred shares as may, before issuance thereof, be determined by the directors. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Determination of Rights, Privileges, Restrictions, Conditions and Limitations Attaching to Series of Preferred Shares</I>. Our directors may, from
time to time fix, before issuance, the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions, conditions and limitations to attach to the preferred shares of each series. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Cumulative Dividends or Return of Capital Not Paid in Full</I>. Pursuant to section&nbsp;27(2) of the CBCA, when any cumulative dividends or amounts
payable on a return of capital in respect of a series of preferred shares are not paid in full, the preferred shares of all series will participate ratably in respect of such dividends including accumulations, if any, in accordance with the sums
which would be payable on the preferred shares if all such dividends were declared and paid in full, and on any return of capital in accordance with the sums which would be payable on such return of capital if all sums so payable were paid in full.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Payment of Dividends and Other Preferences</I>. The preferred shares will be entitled to preference over the Class&nbsp;A voting shares, the
Class&nbsp;B multiple voting shares and any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares with respect to the payment of dividends, and may also be given such other preferences over the Class&nbsp;A voting shares, the Class&nbsp;B multiple
voting shares and any other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares, as may be fixed by our directors, as to the respective series authorized to be issued. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Procedure for Payment of Dividends</I>. No dividends will at any time be declared or paid or set apart for payment on any shares ranking junior to
the preferred shares, unless all dividends up to and including the dividends payable for the last completed period for which such dividends will be payable on each series of </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">preferred shares then issued and outstanding will have been declared and paid or set apart
for payment at the date of such declaration or payment or setting apart for payment on such shares ranking junior to the preferred shares, nor will we call for redemption or redeem or purchase for cancellation or reduce or otherwise pay off any of
the preferred shares (less than the total amount then outstanding) or any shares ranking junior to the preferred shares, unless all dividends up to and including the dividend payable for the last completed period for which such dividends will be
payable on each series of the preferred shares then issued and outstanding will have been declared and paid or set apart for payment at the date of such call for redemption, purchase, reduction or other payment. </FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Ranking for Payment of Dividends and Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-up</I>. The preferred shares of each series will rank on a parity with the
preferred shares of every other series with respect to priority in payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary of involuntary. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-up</I>. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up or other distribution of our assets among
shareholders for the purpose of winding-up our affairs, the holders of the preferred shares will, before any amount will be paid to or any of our property or assets distributed among the holders of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares, the Class&nbsp;B
multiple voting shares or any other shares of ours ranking junior to the preferred shares, be entitled to receive: </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">an amount equal to the consideration received by us upon the issuance of such shares together with, in the case of cumulative preferred shares, all
unpaid cumulative dividends (which for such purpose will be calculated as if such cumulative dividends were accruing from day to day for the period from the expiration of the last period for which cumulative dividends have been paid-up to and
including the date of distribution) and, in the case of non-cumulative preferred shares, all declared and unpaid non-cumulative dividends;&nbsp;and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">if such liquidation, dissolution, winding-up or distribution will be voluntary, an additional amount equal to the premium, if any, which would have
been payable on the redemption of the said preferred shares respectively if they had been called for redemption by us on the date of distribution and, if said preferred shares could not be redeemed on such date, then an additional amount equal to
the greatest premium, if any, which would have been payable on the redemption of said preferred shares respectively. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Purchase by Birks</I>. The preferred shares of any series may be purchased for cancellation or made subject to redemption by us at such times and at
such prices and upon such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the preferred shares of such series as set forth in the articles of amendment relating to such series.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Amendments</I>. The provisions of this section relating to preferred shares may be deleted or varied in whole or in part by a certificate of
amendment, but only with the prior approval of the holders of the preferred shares in addition to any other approval required by the CBCA (or any other statutory provision of the like or similar effect, from time to time in force).
</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_11"></A>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On or about [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012, we will distribute the rights, rights
certificates, and copies of this prospectus to individuals who owned Class&nbsp;A voting shares on [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2012. If you wish to exercise your rights and purchase Class&nbsp;A voting
shares, you should complete the rights certificate and return it with payment for the shares, to the subscription agent, at the following address: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">P.O. Box 43011</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Providence, RI 02940-3011</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">250 Royall Street,&nbsp;Suite V</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Canton, MA 02021</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If you desire to make payment by wire transfer you must contact our information agent,
Georgeson Inc., to receive a &#147;Wire Authorization Form.&#148; In the United States and Canada, you should call 1 (800)&nbsp;279-6913. If you are outside the United States and Canada, you should call (212)&nbsp;440-9800. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For more information, see the section of this prospectus entitled &#147;The Rights Offering.&#148; If you have any questions, you should
contact the information agent, Georgeson Inc., toll-free in the United States and Canada at 1 (800)&nbsp;279-6913, or outside the United States and Canada or if you are a bank or broker, (212)&nbsp;440-9800. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We do not know of any existing agreements between any shareholder, broker, dealer, underwriter, or agent relating to the sale or
distribution of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares underlying the rights. </FONT></P>   <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_12"></A>RELATED PARTY
TRANSACTIONS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Diamond Supply Agreement </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On August&nbsp;15, 2002, we entered into a Diamond Inventory Supply Agreement with Prime Investments S.A. and a series of conditional sale agreements with companies affiliated with Prime Investments S.A.
pursuant to which Prime Investments S.A., a related party, is entitled to supply us and our subsidiaries or affiliates with at least 45%, on an annualized cost basis, of such company&#146;s aggregate loose diamond requirements, conditional upon the
prices remaining competitive relative to market and needs in terms of quality, cut standards and specifications being satisfied. During fiscal 2012, we purchased approximately $1.8 million of diamonds and finished goods from Prime Investments S.A.
and related parties. As of June 30, 2012, Prime Investments S.A. beneficially owns 41.8% of our outstanding Class&nbsp;A voting shares. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Management Consulting Services Agreement </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In June 2011, we entered into a management consulting services agreement with Montrovest. Under the agreement, we pay Montrovest an annual retainer fee of &#128;140,000 (equivalent to approximately
$187,000 USD) in exchange for services related to the raising of capital for international expansion projects and such other services relating to merchandising and/or marketing of our products as we may request. The agreement will remain in effect
until June 2012 and will be extended automatically for successive terms of one year unless either party gives a 60 day notice of its intention not to renew. The yearly renewal of the agreement is subject to the review and approval of our Corporate
Governance Committee and board of directors. Mr.&nbsp;Berclaz, one of our directors, is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors of Montrovest and Mr.&nbsp;Coda-Nunziante, our Group Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, is a
managing director of Montrovest. In fiscal 2012, we paid approximately $158,000 under this agreement to Montrovest. In April 2012, the agreement was renewed for an additional one year period ending June&nbsp;8, 2013. Our board of directors approved
our entering into the agreement and its renewal with Montrovest in accordance with our Code of Conduct relating to related party transactions. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Management Subordination Agreement </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On December&nbsp;17, 2008, we
entered into a management subordination agreement with Montrovest and our senior lenders whereby we were permitted, subject to applicable law and approval of our corporate governance committee, to pay Montrovest a success fee in the event that we
actually receive net cash proceeds from an equity issuance in an amount greater than $5 million in the aggregate due to efforts of Montrovest to facilitate such equity issuance. Such success fee was to be calculated as follows: (i)&nbsp;7% of the
net cash proceeds of such equity issuance in an amount greater than $5 million received by us to be paid upon receipt thereof by us; and (ii)&nbsp;in the event that the net cash proceeds from such equity issuance was an amount greater than $10
million, then in addition to the 7% fee, a monthly management fee of $25,000 continuing through December&nbsp;30, 2012; provided that such fees would not exceed in the aggregate $800,000 per year, or collectively, the Success Fee. In June 2011, in
conjunction with the amendment and extension of our senior credit facilities and Montrovest cash advance agreements, the management subordination agreement was amended and restated to eliminate the Success Fee and to allow us to pay Montrovest the
annual retainer fee under the Management Consulting Services Agreement described in the immediately preceding paragraph. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Cash Advance
Agreements </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In February 2009 and May 2009, we received $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in the form of
cash advances from our controlling shareholder, Montrovest, to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. These advances and any interest thereon are subordinated to the indebtedness of our existing
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senior credit facilities and secured term loans and were convertible into a convertible debenture or Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the event of a private placement or, are repayable upon demand
by Montrovest subject to the conditions stipulated in our senior credit facilities. These cash advances bore interest at an annual rate of 16%, net of any withholding taxes, representing an effective interest rate of approximately 17.8%. If
converted into convertible debentures or Class&nbsp;A voting shares, a fee of 7% of the outstanding principal amount of the cash advance would have been paid to Montrovest. In June 2011, the cash advance agreements were amended and restated reducing
the annual interest rate to 11%, net of any withholding taxes, representing an effective interest rate of approximately 12.2% and removing the requirement to pay a 7% fee to Montrovest upon conversion into convertible debentures or Class&nbsp;A
voting shares. In addition, the amended and restated cash advance agreements provide for a one-time payment of an amendment fee of $75,000. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Consulting Services Agreement </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On June&nbsp;30, 2009, our board of
directors approved us entering into a consulting services agreement with Gestofi S.A., or Gestofi, in accordance with our Code of Conduct relating to related party transactions. Under the agreement, Gestofi undertook to assign
Mr.&nbsp;Niccol&ograve; Rossi di Montelera as the employee of Gestofi responsible for providing the consulting services related to the development of our e-commerce, new product development, wholesale business and such other services reasonably
requested by our Chief Executive Officer or Chairman. The consulting services are provided to us for a fee of approximately Cdn$13,700 per month less any applicable taxes plus out of pocket expenses. The initial one-year term of the agreement began
on August&nbsp;1, 2009 and was renewed in June 2011 and in April 2012 for an additional year each. The agreement may be renewed for additional one year terms. Mr.&nbsp;Niccol&ograve; Rossi di Montelera is a member of our board of directors and the
son of Dr.&nbsp;Rossi di Montelera, our Chairman and a director of Gestofi. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Reimbursement Letter Agreement </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In accordance with our Code of Conduct related to related party transactions, in April 2010 and 2011 and February 2012, our Corporate
Governance Committee and board of directors approved the reimbursement to Regaluxe S.r.l. of expenses, such as rent, communication, administrative support and analytical service costs, incurred in supporting the office of Dr.&nbsp;Lorenzo Rossi di
Montelera, our Chairman, for work performed on our behalf, up to a yearly maximum of $250,000. During fiscal 2012, we paid approximately $238,000 to Regaluxe S.r.l. under this agreement. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Distribution Agreement </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In April 2011, our Corporate Governance
Committee and board of directors approved our entering in a Wholesale and Distribution Agreement with Regaluxe S.r.l. Under the agreement, Regaluxe S.r.l. is to provide services to us to support the distribution of our products in Italy through
authorized dealers. The initial one-year term of the agreement began on June&nbsp;1, 2011. Under this agreement, we pay Regaluxe S.r.l. a net price for our products equivalent to the price, net of taxes, for the products paid by retailers to
Regaluxe S.r.l. less a discount factor of 3.5%. The agreement&#146;s initial term was until May&nbsp;30, 2012. In February 2012, the agreement was renewed for an additional one year period and may be renewed by mutual agreement for additional one
year terms. During fiscal 2012, we paid approximately $11,000 to Regaluxe S.r.l. under this agreement. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Leases with Ivanhoe Cambridge
</B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In February 2010, Lorna Telfer, the wife of one of our directors at the time, Peter O&#146;Brien, was appointed Senior
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ivanhoe Cambridge, one of our landlords in Canada. We have approximately seven out of our 57 real estate leases with Ivanhoe Cambridge. From the date of Ms.&nbsp;Telfer&#146;s appointment through the
end of Peter O&#146;Brien&#146;s term on the Board in October 2010, no new leases or lease amendments or renewals had been entered into with Ivanhoe Cambridge. However, we regularly made lease payments to Ivanhoe Cambridge in accordance with leases
that were currently in place. Mr.&nbsp;O&#146;Brien resigned from our board of directors on October 15, 2010. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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DISPOSING OF </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>BIRKS CLASS A VOTING SHARES </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following discussion is based on the U.S.&nbsp;Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), applicable Treasury regulations, administrative rulings and pronouncements and judicial decisions currently in
effect, all of which could change. Any change, which may be retroactive, could result in U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. The discussion is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service, and there can be
no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not disagree with or challenge any of the conclusions described below. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Except where specifically noted, the discussion below does not address the effects of any state, local or non-U.S.&nbsp;tax laws (or
other tax consequences such as estate or gift tax consequences). The discussion below relates to persons who hold Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting shares as capital assets within the meaning of Section&nbsp;1221 of the Code. The tax
treatment of those persons may vary depending upon the holder&#146;s particular situation, and some holders may be subject to special rules not discussed below. Those holders would include, for example: </FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">pass-through entities and investors in pass-through entities; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">traders in securities who elect to apply a mark-to-market method of accounting; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">holders who are not U.S.&nbsp;Holders (as defined below); </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">persons whose &#147;functional currency&#148; is not the U.S.&nbsp;dollar; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">holders who are subject to the alternative minimum tax; and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">holders of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting shares who own 5% or more of either the total voting power or the total value of the outstanding Class&nbsp;A
voting shares of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Holders should consult their own tax advisors concerning the U.S.&nbsp;federal
income tax consequences of the ownership of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting shares in light of their particular situations, as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction. </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As used in this document, the term &#147;U.S.&nbsp;Holder&#148; means a beneficial holder of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting
shares that is (1)&nbsp;an individual who is a U.S.&nbsp;citizen or U.S.&nbsp;resident alien, (2)&nbsp;a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the U.S. or any political subdivision of the
U.S., (3)&nbsp;an estate which is subject to U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax on its worldwide income regardless of its source or (4)&nbsp;a trust (x)&nbsp;that is subject to primary supervision of a court within the U.S. and the control of one or more
U.S.&nbsp;persons as described in section&nbsp;7701(a)(30) of the Code or (y)&nbsp;that has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S.&nbsp;Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S.&nbsp;person. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If a partnership holds Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting shares, the U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax treatment of a partner will
generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners of partnerships that hold Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Class&nbsp;A voting shares should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax
consequences to them. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Dividends and Distributions </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subject to the passive foreign investment company (PFIC) rules discussed below, the gross amount of dividends paid to U.S. Holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, including amounts withheld to reflect
Canadian withholding taxes, will be treated as dividend income to these U.S. Holders, to the extent paid out of current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. This income will be includable in
the gross income of a U.S. Holder on the day actually or constructively received by the U.S. Holder. Dividends generally will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations upon the receipt of dividends distributed by
U.S. corporations. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subject to certain conditions and limitations, Canadian withholding taxes on dividends may
be treated as foreign taxes eligible for credit against a U.S. Holder&#146;s U.S. federal income tax liability. For purposes of calculating the foreign tax credit, dividends paid on our Class&nbsp;A voting shares will be treated as income from
sources outside the U.S. and generally will constitute &#147;passive income.&#148; Special rules apply to certain individuals whose foreign source income during the taxable year consists entirely of &#147;qualified passive income&#148; and whose
creditable foreign taxes paid or accrued during the taxable year do not exceed $300 ($600 in the case of a joint return). U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors to determine their eligibility to use foreign tax credits. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To the extent that the amount of any distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, the
distribution first will be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted basis of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares (thereby increasing the amount of gain, or decreasing the amount of loss, to be recognized by the U.S.
Holder on a subsequent disposition of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares), and the balance in excess of adjusted basis will be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">With respect to certain U.S. Holders who are not corporations, including individuals, certain dividends received before January&nbsp;1,
2013 from a qualified foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of taxation. A &#147;qualified foreign corporation&#148; includes a foreign corporation that is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United
States which the U.S. Treasury determines to be satisfactory for these purposes and which includes an exchange of information program. U.S. Treasury guidance indicates that the current income tax treaty between Canada and the U.S. meets these
requirements, and we believe we are eligible for the benefits of that treaty. In addition, a foreign corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends received from that corporation on shares that are readily
tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. Our Class&nbsp;A voting shares, which are listed on the NYSE MKT, should be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S. Individuals that do not meet a minimum
holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss or that elect to treat the dividend income as &#147;investment income&#148; pursuant to Section&nbsp;163(d)(4) of the Code will not be eligible for the reduced
rates of taxation regardless of the trading status of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares. In addition, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in
substantially similar or related property. This disallowance applies even if the minimum holding period has been met. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules given their particular circumstances.
The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. Certain U.S. Holders of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares may not be able to claim a foreign tax credit with respect to amounts withheld for Canadian withholding taxes. U.S. Holders are urged to
consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Sale or Exchange of
Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">For U.S. federal income tax purposes, subject to the rules relating to PFICs described below, a
U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss on any sale or exchange of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized for our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and the U.S. Holder&#146;s tax
basis in such shares. This gain or loss will be capital gain or loss and generally will be treated as U.S. source gain or loss. Long-term capital gains recognized by certain U.S. Holders who are not corporations, including individuals, generally
will be subject to a maximum rate of U.S. federal income tax of currently 15%. Absent further legislation, the 15% maximum rate will rise to 20% for the tax years beginning after December&nbsp;31, 2012. The deductibility of capital losses is subject
to limitations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Passive Foreign Investment Company </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We believe that our Class&nbsp;A voting shares should not be treated as stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and we expect to continue our operations in such a manner that we will not be
a PFIC. In general, a company is considered a PFIC for any taxable year if either (i)&nbsp;at least 75% of its gross income is passive income or (ii)&nbsp;at least 50% of the value of its assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held for
the production of passive income. The 50% of value test is based on the average of the value of our assets for each quarter during the taxable year. If we own at least 25% by value of another company&#146;s stock, we will be treated, for purposes of
the PFIC rules, as owning our proportionate share of the assets and receiving our proportionate share of income of the other company. Based on the nature of our income, assets and activities, and the manner in which we plan to operate our business
in future years, we do not expect that we will be classified as a PFIC for any taxable year. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If, however, we are or become a
PFIC, U.S. Holders could be subject to additional U.S. federal income taxes on gain recognized with respect to our Class&nbsp;A voting shares and on certain distributions, plus an interest charge on certain taxes treated as having been deferred by
the U.S. Holder under the PFIC rules. </FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In general, information reporting requirements will apply to dividends in respect of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares or the proceeds
received on the sale, exchange, or redemption of our Class&nbsp;A voting shares paid within the United States (and in certain cases, outside of the U.S.) to U.S. Holders other than certain exempt recipients (such as corporations), and a 28% backup
withholding tax may apply to these amounts if the U.S. Holder fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number, to report dividends required to be shown on its U.S. federal income tax returns or, in certain circumstances, to comply with
applicable certification requirements. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S. Holder will be allowed as a refund or credit against the U.S. Holder&#146;s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided that the required
information or appropriate claim for refund is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_14"></A>DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY </B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We file reports, including Annual Reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC that apply to foreign private issuers. You may read and copy any
materials filed with the SEC at the following location of the SEC, Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Filings we make
electronically with the SEC are also available to the public on the Internet at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>http://www.sec.gov</I>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_15"></A>WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We are
subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), and file reports and other information with the SEC. We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-1 to
register the securities offered in this prospectus. This prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules. References in this
prospectus to any contract or other document are not necessarily complete and, if we filed the contract or document as an exhibit to the registration statement, you should refer to the exhibit for more information. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The registration statement, including all exhibits, and any materials we filed with the SEC, may be inspected without charge, and copied,
at the SEC&#146;s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our SEC filings also are available to the public
from the SEC&#146;s website at <U>www.sec.gov. </U> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the
Exchange Act that prescribe the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section&nbsp;16 of the Exchange
Act. We are not currently required under the Exchange Act to publish financial statements as frequently or as promptly as are United States companies subject to the Exchange Act. We will, however, continue to furnish our shareholders with annual
reports containing audited financial statements and will issue semi-annual press releases on Form 6-K containing unaudited results of operations as well as such other reports as may from time to time be authorized by our board of directors or as may
be otherwise required. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_16"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B> </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference documents we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose information to you by
referring you to those documents. We incorporate by reference the following document: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;3, 2012. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We shall undertake to provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of this prospectus has been delivered, upon the written or oral request of any such person to us, a copy of any or all of the
documents referred to above that have been or may be incorporated into this prospectus by reference, including exhibits that are specifically incorporated by reference to such documents. Requests for such copies should be directed to the Secretary
of the Company at its principal executive office located at 1240&nbsp;Phillips Square, Montreal, Qu&eacute;bec H3B&nbsp;3H4, facsimile:&nbsp;(514) 397-2537. Our telephone number is (514)&nbsp;397-2501. </FONT></P>
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">You should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or provided in this
prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. This prospectus is an offer to sell or to buy only the securities referred to in this prospectus, and only under the circumstances
and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is current only as of the date on the front page of those documents. Also, you should not assume that there has been no
change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_17">
</A>LEGAL MATTERS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The validity of the Class&nbsp;A voting shares being offered hereby is being passed upon for us by
Stikeman Elliott LLP. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><A NAME="tx341067_18"></A>EXPERTS </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our consolidated financial statements as of March&nbsp;31, 2012 and March&nbsp;26, 2011 and for the years ended March&nbsp;31,
2012,&nbsp;March&nbsp;26, 2011, and March&nbsp;27, 2010 have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of
such firm as experts in accounting and auditing. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>PART&nbsp;II </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B></B><B><I>Indemnification of Directors and Officers.</I></B><B> </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Under the Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C., 1985, chapter C-44, a corporation may indemnify a present or former director or officer of such corporation or another individual who acts or acted at
the corporation&#146;s request as a director or officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity, of another entity, against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably
incurred by the individual in respect of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding in which the individual is involved because of that association with the corporation or other entity. The corporation may advance moneys
to the director, officer or other individual for the costs, charges and expenses of any such proceeding. The corporation may not indemnify an individual unless the individual acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the
corporation, or, as the case may be, to the best interests of the other entity for which the individual acted as director or officer or in a similar capacity at the corporation&#146;s request and, in the case of a criminal or administrative action
or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the individual had reasonable grounds for believing that the individual&#146;s conduct was lawful. The individual shall repay any moneys advanced to him or her if he or she does not fulfill the
above conditions. Such indemnification and advances may be made in connection with a derivative action only with court approval. Such individual is entitled to indemnification or advances from the corporation as a matter of right in respect of all
costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding to which he is subject by reason of being or having been a director or officer of the
corporation or another entity as described above if the individual was not judged by the court or other competent authority to have committed any fault or omitted to do anything that the individual ought to have done and if the individual fulfils
the conditions set forth above. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The By-laws of the Company (referred to as the Corporation in the By-laws) state as follows:
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">34. <U>Liability</U>. No director or officer shall be liable for the acts, receipts, neglects or defaults of any other
director, officer or employee of the Corporation, or for joining any receipt or other act for conformity, or for any loss, damage or expense happening to the Corporation through the insufficiency or deficiency of title to any property acquired for
or on behalf of the Corporation, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security in or upon which any of the moneys of the Corporation shall be invested, or for any loss or damage arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortuous acts of
any person with whom any of the moneys, securities or effects of the Corporation shall be deposited, or for any loss occasioned by any error of judgment or oversight on his part, or for any other loss, damage or misfortune which shall happen in the
execution of the duties of his office or in relation thereto, provided that nothing herein shall relieve any director or officer from the duty to act in accordance with the Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C., 1985, chapter C-44, any statute
that may be substituted therefore and any regulations thereunder, as from time to time amended (the &#147;Act&#148;) or from liability for any breach thereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">35. <U>Indemnification</U>. Subject to the Act, the Corporation shall indemnify a director or officer of the Corporation, a former director or officer of the Corporation, or another individual who acts or
acted at the Corporation&#146;s request as a director or officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity, of another entity against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment,
reasonably incurred by the individual in respect of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding in which the individual is involved because of that association with the Corporation or other entity if: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) he acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation, or, as the case may be, to the best
interests of the other entity for which the individual acted as a director or officer or in a similar capacity at the Corporation&#146;s request; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the individual had reasonable grounds for believing that the individual&#146;s conduct was
lawful. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Corporation shall advance the necessary moneys to a director, officer or other individual for the costs, charges
and expenses of a proceeding referred to previously. The individual shall repay the moneys if the individual does not fulfill the previously named conditions. </FONT></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">II-1
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Corporation shall also indemnify such person in such other circumstances as the Act
permits or requires. Nothing in this by-law shall limit the right of any person entitled to indemnity to claim indemnity apart from the provisions of this by-law. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">36. <U>Insurance</U>. Subject to the Act, the Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of an individual referred to in section 35 against any liability incurred by the individual in
his capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation or in the individual&#146;s capacity as a director or officer, or similar capacity, of another entity (as such term is defined in the Act), if the individual acts or acted in that capacity at
the Corporation&#146;s request. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company&#146;s Indemnity Agreement with each director and officer states as follows: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1. <U>Indemnification</U>. The Company will indemnify and save harmless each director and officer as follows: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.1 except in respect to actions by or on behalf of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor, the Company will indemnify the
individual against any and all costs, charges, expenses, fines, and penalties, including any amounts paid to settle an action or investigative proceeding or satisfy a judgment or investigative determination, which are reasonably incurred by the
individual in respect of any civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding to which the individual is made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of the Company provided that: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(I) The individual acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interest of the Company or, as the case may be, to the best interests of
the other entity for which (he/she) acted as a director or officer or in a similar capacity at the Company&#146;s request; and </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(II) in the case of criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the individual had reasonable grounds for
believing that her/his conduct was lawful. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.2 in respect to actions by or on behalf of the Company to
procure a judgment in its favor to which the individual is made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of the Company, the Company will (to the extent required by law) apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order
approving the indemnity of the individual and subject to such approval when required by law, the Company will indemnify the individual respecting any and all costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by the individual in connection with such
action provided the individual acted in accordance with paragraphs 1.1(I) and 1.1(II) hereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.3 the Company will indemnify
the individual against all costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred by the individual in connection with the defense of any civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding to which the individual is made a party by reason of being or
having been a director or officer of the Company provided that: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The individual acted in accordance with paragraphs 1.1(I) and 1.1(II) hereof with respect to the behavior which is the subject of the action or
proceeding and with respect to the conduct of its defense or her/his participation in the proceeding. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2. <U>Expenses</U>.
The Company will advance or pay to the individual from time to time, but no more frequently than monthly, the amount required by the individual, and claimed by the individual in order to pay the cost of participation in any action or investigation
or like proceeding, including derivative actions. Such amounts shall include sums sufficient to cover all legal fees and expenses incurred or to be incurred by the individual, on a solicitor to client basis. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">When advances are made to cover cost or expenses such shall be reasonable and shall not exceed the foreseeable costs, fees/expenses to
cover amounts due during the following month. The individual shall repay the moneys if (he/she) did not act in accordance with paragraphs 1.1(I) and 1.1(II) hereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3. <U>Liability Insurance</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.1 The Company covenants and agrees that, so long
as the individual shall continue to serve as a director or officer of the Company and thereafter so long as the individual shall be subject to any possible proceeding by reason of the fact that the individual was a director or officer of the
Company, the Company, subject to Section&nbsp;3.3 of this Agreement, shall promptly obtain and maintain in full force and effect directors&#146; and officers&#146; liability insurance, or D&amp;O Insurance, in reasonable amounts from established and
reputable insurers. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.2 In all policies of D&amp;O Insurance, the individual shall be named as an insured in
such a manner as to provide the individual the same rights and benefits as are accorded to the most favorably insured of the Company&#146;s directors and officers, if the individual is a director or officer. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no obligation to obtain or maintain D&amp;O Insurance if the Company determines
in good faith that such insurance is not reasonably available, the premium costs for such insurance are disproportionate to the amount of coverage provided or the coverage provided by such insurance is limited by exclusions so as to provide an
insufficient benefit. If the Company determines to discontinue D&amp;O Insurance coverage, the Company shall give prompt written notice to the individual. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B></B><B><I>Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities</I></B><B> </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">None </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B></B><B><I>Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.</I></B><B> </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Description of Document</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of April&nbsp;18, 2005, as amended as of July&nbsp;27, 2005, among Henry Birks&nbsp;&amp; Sons Inc., Mayor&#146;s Jewelers,
Inc. and Birks Merger Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henry Birks&nbsp;&amp; Sons Inc. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as
subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005, September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of Birks &amp; Mayors Inc., effective as of November&nbsp;14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 of the Henry Birks
&amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.2</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">By-laws of Birks &amp; Mayors Inc., as amended, effective as of November&nbsp;14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F filed
with the SEC on July 3, 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Birks Class&nbsp;A voting share certificate. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC
on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Subscription Rights Certificate.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Opinion of Stikeman Elliott LLP</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Opinion of Holland &amp; Knight LLP as to certain tax matters</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.1&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Directors and Officers Indemnity Agreement. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC
on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Employee Stock Option Agreement, dated as of May&nbsp;1, 1997, amended as of June&nbsp;20, 2000. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp;
Sons Inc. Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc., Form of Amended Stock Option Agreement under the 1997 Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Schedule TO-1
filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;18, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Lease Agreement between Birks and Anglo Canadian Investments SA, dated as of December&nbsp;12, 2000. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration
Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Lease Agreement between Mayors and Westpoint Business Park, Ltd dated September&nbsp;13, 2004. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the
SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.6</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Diamond Supply Agreement between Prime Investments S.A. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration
Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.7</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conditional Sale Agreement between Rosy Blue N.V. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement
on Form&nbsp;F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.8</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conditional Sale Agreement between Rosy Blue Inc. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement
on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.9</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conditional Sale Agreement between Rosy Blue Sales Ltd. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration
Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.10</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conditional Sale Agreement between Rosy Blue Hong Kong Ltd. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration
Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.11</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conditional Sale Agreement between Rosy Blue Finance S.A. and Birks, dated as of August&nbsp;15, 2002. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration
Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.12</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Registration Rights Agreement between Birks and Prime Investments S.A., dated as of February&nbsp;4, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc.
Registration Statement on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September&nbsp;8, 2005,&nbsp;September&nbsp;21, 2005 and September&nbsp;29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.13&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Mayors effective April&nbsp;1, 2008. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on June&nbsp;30, 2008.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.14&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Birks &amp; Mayors on April&nbsp;1, 2008. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on
Form&nbsp;20-F filed with the SEC on June&nbsp;30, 2008.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.15&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Birks &amp; Mayors dated March&nbsp;16, 2010. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Form 6-K
filed with the SEC on March, 17, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.16&#134;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Birks &amp; Mayors dated March 16, 2010. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Form 6-K filed
with the SEC on March, 17, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.17&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Birks &amp; Mayors dated June&nbsp;30, 2010. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual
Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 12, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.18&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Employment Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Mayors dated June 30, 2010. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on July 12, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.19&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Addendum to Employment Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Thomas Andruskevich, dated April 21, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report
on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.20&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Addendum to Employment Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Thomas Andruskevich, dated April 21, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual
Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.21&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Michael Rabinovitch and Mayors, dated as of August&nbsp;1, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Registration Statement
on Form F-4 originally filed with the SEC on July 27, 2005 and as subsequently amended on September 8, 2005, September 21, 2005 and September 29, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.22&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended Employment Agreement between Aida Alvarez and Mayors, dated as of July&nbsp;19, 2002. Incorporated by reference from Mayors Form&nbsp;10-Q filed with the SEC on
December&nbsp;17, 2002.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.23&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Senior Management Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 18,
2007.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.24&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Joseph Keifer&nbsp;III and Mayors, dated October&nbsp;1, 2002. Incorporated by reference from Mayors Form&nbsp;10-Q filed with the SEC on
December&nbsp;17, 2002.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.25&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between John Orrico and Mayors, dated September 11, 2003, as amended on July 8, 2008. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on July 19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.26&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Miranda Melfi and Birks &amp; Mayors dated February 24, 2006. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC
on July 19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.27</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Management Consulting Services Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Montrovest B.V., dated as of June 8, 2011 Incorporated by reference from the Birks
&amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.28</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc., (f/k/a Jan Bell Marketing, Inc.) 1991 Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Registration Statement on Form
S-8 filed with the SEC on April&nbsp;26, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.29</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc., Form of Amended Stock Option Agreement under the 1991 Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Schedule TO-1
filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.30&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc., 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on
April&nbsp;26, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.31&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 19,
2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.32&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.33&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Stock Option Agreement dated on or about April&nbsp;23, 2004 between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Peter O&#146;Brien. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s
Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.34&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Stock Option Agreement dated on or about April&nbsp;23, 2004 between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Lorenzo Rossi di Montelera. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors
Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.35</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Carlo Coda-Nunziante. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.36</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Joseph A. Keifer. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.37</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Marco Pasteris. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed
with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.38</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp;
Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.39</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp;
Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.40</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2005 between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. and Henry Birks &amp; Sons Inc. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp;
Mayors Inc.&#146;s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;19, 2006.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.41</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June&nbsp;18,
2007.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.42</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. dated August 9, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors
Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 12, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.43</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement between Mr. Thomas A. Andruskevich and Birks &amp; Mayors dated March 16, 2010. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors
Form 6-K filed with the SEC on March, 17, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.44</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment to Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement between Michael Rabinovitch and Birks &amp; Mayors dated March 16, 2010. Incorporated by reference from Birks &amp; Mayors Form 6-K
filed with the SEC on March, 17, 2010.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.45</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Loan Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Investissement Qu&eacute;bec, dated January 26, 2009. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Annual Report on
Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 6, 2009.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.46</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Loan Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Investissement Qu&eacute;bec, dated February 20, 2009. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. Annual Report on
Form&nbsp;20-F filed with the SEC on July 6, 2009.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.47</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Cash Advance Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Montrovest B.V., dated June 8, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual
Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.48</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Cash Advance Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Montrovest B.V., dated June 8, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual
Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.49</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Distribution Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc., Mayors Jewelers, Inc. and Damiani International B.V., dated as of September 26, 2009. Incorporated by reference from the
Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 12, 2010.+</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.50&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Deborah Nicodemus, dated February 22, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F
filed with the SEC on July 8, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.51</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, among Birks &amp; Mayors Inc., Mayor&#146;s Jewelers, Inc. Certain Financial Institutions, as Lenders, Bank of
America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. (acting through its Canada branch) as Canadian Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Collateral Agents with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &amp;
Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Lead Arrangers and Co-Book Managers, dated as of June 8, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8,
2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.52</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amended and Restated Term Loan and Security Agreement, among Birks &amp; Mayors Inc., Certain Financial Institutions, as Lenders, GB Merchant Partners, LLC, as Administrative Agent
and Co-Collateral Agent and Wells Fargo Credit, Inc., as Co-Collateral Agent and as Documentation Agent, dated as of June 8, 2011. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on July 8,
2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.53</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers and Thomas A. Andruskevich, dated November 14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration Statement on
Form F-3 filed with the SEC on March 25, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.54</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers and Filippo Recami, dated November 14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration Statement on Form F-3
filed with the SEC on March 25, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.55</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers and Joseph Keifer, dated November 14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration Statement on Form F-3
filed with the SEC on March 25, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.56</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers and Marco Pasteris, dated November 14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration Statement on Form F-3
filed with the SEC on March 25, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.57</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter Agreement between Mayor&#146;s Jewelers and Carlo Coda-Nuziante, dated November 14, 2005. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration Statement on Form
F-3 filed with the SEC on March 25, 2011.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.58&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employment Agreement between Birks &amp; Mayors Inc. and Jean-Christophe B&eacute;dos, dated January 4, 2012. Incorporated by reference from the Birks &amp; Mayors Registration
Statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC on April 27, 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.59**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Canadian Offering Memorandum, dated as of April 27, 2012.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">21.1**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Subsidiaries of Birks &amp; Mayors Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">23.1*</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of KPMG LLP</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">23.2</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of Stikeman Elliott LLP (included in exhibit 5.1)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">23.3</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of Holland &amp; Knight LLP (included in 8.1 opinion)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">24.1</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Power of Attorney (previously filed)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.1**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Instructions as to use of Subscription Rights Certificates.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.2**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Letter to Shareholders who are Record Holders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.3**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Letter to Nominee Holders Whose Clients Are Beneficial Holders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.4**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Letter to Clients of Nominee Holders.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.5**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Beneficial Owner Election Form.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">99.6**</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Form of Nominee Holder Certification.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.INS***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Instance Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.SCH***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.CAL***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.DEF***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Taxonomy Extension definition Linkbase Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.LAB***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">101.PRE***</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Filed herewith. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Previously filed </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or
12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these Sections. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#134;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Management contract or compensatory plan arrangement </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">+</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the SEC.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Undertakings. </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">to include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof)
which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the &#147;Calculation of Registration Fee&#148; table in the effective registration statement;
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(4)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">To file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A. of Form 20-F at the start of any delayed
offering or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 need not be furnished, provided that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a
post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements.
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(5)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed
pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the
registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed
incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in
the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(6)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The
undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities
are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by
or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(h)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant
pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event
that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act, and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i)(1)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration
statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) (1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was
declared effective. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to
be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it
meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-1 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Tamarac, Florida, on July 3, 2012. </FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">By:</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">/s/ Michael Rabinovitch</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Name:</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Michael Rabinovitch</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Title:</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Senior Vice President and</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Chief Financial Officer</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been
signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>Date</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Jean-Christophe B&eacute;dos</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">President, Chief Executive Officer and Director</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(Principal Executive Officer)</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">July 3, 2012</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;border-bottom:1px solid #000000" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">/s/ Michael Rabinovitch</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Michael Rabinovitch</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(Principal Financial Officer and Principal</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Accounting Officer)</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;border-bottom:1px solid #000000" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">/s/ Lorenzo Rossi di Montelera*</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Lorenzo Rossi di Montelera</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director</FONT></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Thomas Andruskevich</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Emily Berlin</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Shirley Dawe</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Elizabeth Eveillard</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Louis L. Roquet</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Niccol&ograve; Rossi di Montelera</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Director</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">*/s/ Michael Rabinovitch</FONT></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of the registrant, has signed this
registration statement on July 3, 2012. </FONT></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Opinion of Stikeman Elliott LLP.*</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Opinion of Holland &amp; Knight LLP as to certain tax matters.*</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of KPMG LLP*</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of Stikeman Elliott LLP (included in exhibit 5.1)*</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent of Holland &amp; Knight LLP (included in exhibit 8.1)*</FONT></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 5.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">July&nbsp;3, 2012 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">BIRKS&nbsp;&amp; MAYORS INC. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1240 Square Phillips </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Montreal, Quebec
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">H3B 3H4 </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>Registration Statement on Form F-1</U></B> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Ladies and Gentlemen: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We act as counsel to the Company and this opinion is furnished to the Company in connection with the Registration Statement on Form F-1
filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the&nbsp;&#147;<B>Commission</B>&#148;) and the U.S. prospectus that forms a part thereof (collectively, the&nbsp;&#147;<B>Registration Statement</B>&#148;), the whole
relating to the issuance (the &#147;<B>Rights Offering</B>&#148;) by the Company to its shareholders of record on the date the Registration Statement on Form F-1 becomes effective (the &#147;<B>Record Date</B>&#148;) of one non-transferable
subscription right for every one Class&nbsp;A voting share or Class B multiple voting share held by each such shareholder on the Record Date (the&nbsp;&#147;<B>Rights</B>&#148;), whereby, by exercising the specified number of Rights set forth in the
Registration Statement, the holder thereof will be entitled to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share (without nominal or par value) of the Company at the subscription price per share set forth in the Registration Statement
(the&nbsp;&#147;<B>Subscription Price</B>&#148;), provided that any unexercised Rights will expire on the date provided for in the Registration Statement (the &#147;<B>Expiry Date</B>&#148;) and that, in any event, the Company will not issue
fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the Rights Offering, and the holders of Rights will only be entitled to purchase a whole number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares rounded down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to
purchase. The Registration Statement relates to the Rights and the aggregate number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares of the Company that may be issued by the Company upon the exercise of the Rights, which equals US$5,000,000 divided by the Subscription
Price (the &#147;<B>Rights Shares</B>&#148;). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In connection with the opinions hereafter expressed, we have examined the
Registration Statement and originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of the resolutions of the Company&#146;s board of directors approving the Rights Offering and the issuance of the Rights and the Rights Shares, as
well as such other documents, papers, instruments, certificates of public officials and corporate records, including the Company&#146;s restated certificate of incorporation and restated articles of incorporation dated November&nbsp;14, 2005, as we
have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions set forth herein. We have relied as to factual matters on certificates or other documents furnished by the Company or the Company&#146;s officers and by
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governmental authorities and upon such other documents and data that we have deemed accurate. In such examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all
documents submitted to us as originals, the legal capacity of all persons executing such documents, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies, and the truth and correctness of any representations and warranties
contained therein. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our opinions expressed below are limited to the laws of the Province of Qu&eacute;bec and the federal laws
of Canada applicable therein, and we do not express any opinions herein concerning any other law. Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that, assuming no change in relevant facts and when the Registration Statement becomes
effective under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;<B>Securities Act</B>&#148;): </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">the issuance of the Rights has been duly authorized by the Company in accordance with the <I>Canada Business Corporations Act</I> and the specified number of Rights set
forth in the Registration Statement, when issued, shall entitle a holder thereof to purchase one Class&nbsp;A voting share (without nominal or par value) of the Company, provided the holder thereof exercises such Rights prior to the Expiry Date,
including the delivery by the holder to the Company of the Subscription Price per share, and provided that the Company will not issue fractional Class&nbsp;A voting shares in the Rights Offering and a holder of Rights will only be entitled to
purchase a whole number of Class&nbsp;A voting shares rounded down to the nearest whole number a holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase; and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">if the Rights issued by the Company pursuant to the Rights Offering are exercised by the holders thereof prior to the Expiry Date, and the Subscription Price per share
is paid to the Company by the holders thereof, the whole in accordance with the terms of the Rights Offering, the Rights Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable in accordance with the <I>Canada Business Corporations Act</I>.
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of
our name under the caption &#147;Legal Matters&#148; in the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act or the
rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This opinion is only for the purposes of registering the
Rights and the Rights Shares under the Securities Act pursuant to the Registration Statement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:54%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Very truly
yours, </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:54%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">/s/ Stikeman Elliott LLP </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 8.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>[Holland &amp; Knight LLP Letterhead] </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">July 3, 2012 </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1240 Phillips
Square </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Montr&eacute;al, Quebec H3B 3H4 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Re: Registration Statement on Form F-1 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Ladies and Gentlemen: </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We have acted as counsel to Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc., a Canadian corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), in connection with the
filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<U>Commission</U>&#148;) of a registration statement on Form F-1 (the &#147;<U>Registration Statement</U>&#148;) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
&#147;<U>Securities Act</U>&#148;), relating to the registration under the Securities Act of (i)&nbsp;subscription rights of the Company (the &#147;<U>Rights</U>&#148;), and (ii)&nbsp;shares of Class&nbsp;A voting shares (without nominal or par
value) of the Company (the &#147;<U>Class A Voting Shares</U>&#148;), in each case referred to therein, and in connection with the distribution by the Company to record holders of its Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares and Class B multiple voting shares of
the Rights to purchase Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares (the &#147;<U>Rights Offering</U>&#148;). The Registration Statement includes a prospectus (the &#147;<U>Prospectus</U>&#148;) to be furnished to the holders of record of the Company&#146;s
Class&nbsp;A Voting Shares and Class B multiple voting shares as of the record date for the distribution of the Rights, in connection with the Rights Offering. This opinion relates to the discussion set forth under the caption &#147;Material U.S.
Federal Income Tax Consequences of Rights Offering&#148; of the Registration Statement and is furnished to you at your request in accordance with the requirements of Item&nbsp;601(b)(8) of Regulation&nbsp;S-K promulgated under the Securities Act.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In that connection, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of the
Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto, the Prospectus, and such documents, corporate records and other instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this opinion. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In rendering our opinion, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the authenticity
of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified, conformed or photostatic copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents.&nbsp;As to all
questions of fact material to this opinion that have not been independently established, we have relied upon certificates or comparable documents of officers and representatives of the Company. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In rendering our opinion, we have assumed, with your permission, that (i)&nbsp;the Rights Offering will be consummated as described in
the Registration Statement and (ii)&nbsp;the statements concerning the terms of the Rights Offering set forth in the Registration Statement are, and will remain, true, complete and correct at all times up to and including the consummation of the
Rights Offering. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our opinion is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Treasury
Regulations promulgated thereunder, published pronouncements of the Internal Revenue Service and case law, any of which may be changed at any time with retroactive effect.&nbsp;Any change in applicable laws or the facts and circumstances surrounding
the Rights Offering after the date of effectiveness of the Registration Statement, or any inaccuracy in the statements, facts and assumptions upon which we have relied, may affect the continuing validity of our opinion as set forth herein.&nbsp;We
assume no responsibility to inform you of any such change or inaccuracy that may occur or come to our attention.&nbsp;Finally, our opinion is limited to the tax matters specifically covered hereby.&nbsp;No opinion should be inferred as to
(i)&nbsp;any other tax consequences of the Rights Offering or (ii)&nbsp;the tax consequences of the Rights Offering under any state, local or foreign law, or with respect to other areas of U.S. Federal taxation.&nbsp;We are admitted to practice in
the State of New York, and we express no opinion as to matters governed by any laws other than the Federal laws of the United States of America. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Based on the foregoing and subject to the qualifications set forth herein, we hereby confirm that each portion of the discussion under the caption &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of
Rights Offering&#148; in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement that is referred to as the opinion of Holland&nbsp;&amp; Knight LLP constitutes our opinion. </FONT></P>

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the Registration Statement.&nbsp;We also consent to the discussion of our opinion included under the caption &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of Rights Offering&#148; and the reference to our firm under the captions &#147;Legal
Matters&#148; and &#147;Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of Rights Offering&#148; in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement.&nbsp;In giving such consent, we do not admit that we are included in the category of
persons whose consent is required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:54%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 23.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Board of Directors
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We
consent to the use of our report dated June&nbsp;28, 2012 with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Birks&nbsp;&amp; Mayors Inc. and subsidiaries as of March&nbsp;31, 2012 and March&nbsp;26, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders&#146; equity and cash flows for the years ended March&nbsp;31, 2012, March&nbsp;26, 2011 and March&nbsp;27, 2010 incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading &#147;Experts&#148; in the
prospectus. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">/s/ KPMG LLP </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Montr&eacute;al, Canada </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">July&nbsp;3, 2012
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