Bri-Chem Closes Extension on Its Senior Banking Facility
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Bri-Chem Corp. (TSX: BRY) (OTCQB: BRYFF), a leading North American oilfield chemical distribution and blending company, has announced the renewal of its senior credit facilities (ABL Facility) with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). The renewed facility has a borrowing base of $37.5 million and is committed until April 30, 2026.
Key details of the ABL Facility include:
- Interest rates: Canadian prime rate plus 2% or CORRA and SOFR rate plus 2%
- Standby fee: 0.25% on unused amounts
- Security: General security agreement covering inventory and accounts receivable
The renewal also includes amendments to reduce professional fees associated with facility administration and an additional default provision related to the renegotiation of subordinated debt. Don Caron, Chairman & CEO, expressed appreciation for CIBC's continued support over the past decade.
Positive
- Renewal of senior credit facilities (ABL Facility) with a $37.5 million borrowing base
- Extension of ABL Facility commitment until April 30, 2026
- Amendments to reduce professional fees associated with facility administration
- Continued support from CIBC as the main financial partner
Negative
- Additional default provision related to renegotiation of subordinated debt loan
News Market Reaction – BRYFF
In the trading session that priced this news, BRYFF declined 9.68%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
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Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2024) - Bri-Chem Corp. (TSX: BRY) (OTCQB: BRYFF) ("Bri-Chem" or "Company"), a leading North American oilfield chemical distribution and blending company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC") to renew its senior credit facilities ("ABL Facility") with a borrowing base of
The ABL Facility bears interest either at the Canadian prime rate plus
Don Caron, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, comments, "We are very excited that we have the opportunity to extend our ABL Facility with CIBC until April 30, 2026. The support shown by CIBC over the past decade has been unwavering and we appreciate having them as our main financial partner going forward."
About Bri-Chem
Bri-Chem has established itself, through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth, as the North American industry leader for wholesale distribution and blending of oilfield drilling, completion, stimulation and production chemical fluids. We sell, blend, package and distribute a full range of drilling fluid products from 25 strategically located warehouses throughout Canada and the United States. Additional information about Bri-Chem is available at www.sedarplus.ca or at Bri-Chem's website at www.brichem.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Tony Pagnucco CPA, CA
Bri-Chem Corp.
CFO
T: (780) 571-8587
E: tpagnucco@brichem.com
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