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Castek sponsors Opera Mississauga AIDA performance

TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - Castek Software Factory Inc. has joined together with Opera Mississauga to sponsor the operatic extravaganza AIDA on May 2 at the Living Arts Centre's Hammerson Hall in Mississauga. "We are pleased to become involved with Opera Mississauga," said Yung Wu, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Castek. "The company's vision and core ideologies of excellence in every endeavour and creating a world-class organization are aligned with those of Castek. As part of our commitment to give back to the communities we serve, we look for organizations that share our values."

This is Castek's first sponsorship of Opera Mississauga. "We're delighted that Castek has joined the ranks of our corporate sponsors," said Dwight Bennett, General Artistic Director. "Our mission is to bring larger and more diverse audiences together for exciting live opera in a financially responsible way. It is through the enthusiastic support of companies like Castek that we are able to bring world-class performances to the public."

There will be four evening performances of AIDA: on April 27, April 30, May 2 and May 4. Due to popular demand, a matinee has also been added on April 28. AIDA will wind up the 2001-2002 season for Opera Mississauga, the most successful for the company to date.

About Opera Mississauga
Opera Mississauga is a resident tenant of the Living Arts Centre. The company was founded in 1985 and is a member of Opera America and the Professional Opera Companies of Canada. The Opera Mississauga chorus are singers from Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. The opera stars are Canadian and international artists.

About Castek
Castek Software Factory Inc. specializes in the creation of strategic, business software for the financial services industry, with a specific focus on property and casualty insurance. Founded in 1990, Castek is recognized for its advanced, flexible core business processing systems. For more information, readers can visit the company's Web site at www.castek.com. Castek recently ranked No. 35 in the 100 Top Independent Software Companies in Canada.