Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. Enters into Tenth Amendment to Its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
The credit extension leaves interest rates unchanged and carries a $30,000 fee paid to Bank of Montreal.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits (DWWEF) extended its credit agreement with Bank of Montreal to June 30, 2027.
The tenth amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement took effect on November 9, 2026. Interest rates remain unchanged from the previous amendment. Diamond Estates paid BMO a $30,000 extension fee on the effective date. The company said the extension provides stability as it pursues its strategic and financial priorities.
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Positive
- Moderate pointCredit agreement maturity extended to June 30, 2027 with Bank of Montreal.
Negative
- Minor pointExtension fee of $30,000 paid to Bank of Montreal on November 9, 2026.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2026) - Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. (TSXV: DWS) ("Diamond Estates" or the "Company") announces that effective November 9, 2026 it entered into a further amendment (the "Tenth Amendment") to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "SARCA") with Bank of Montreal ("BMO"). Capitalized terms not defined below are defined in the SARCA. The notable terms of the Tenth Amendment are as follows:
- Maturity Date. The maturity date of the SARCA was extended to June 30, 2027.
- Interest Rates. The interest rates are unchanged from the last amendment to the SARCA.
- Extension Fee. The Company paid BMO an extension fee of
$30,000 on the effective date.
"We want to thank Bank of Montreal for its continued support and partnership. Extending our facility to June 2027 gives Diamond Estates the stability to stay focused on executing our strategic and financial priorities," said Andrew Howard, President and CEO of the Company.
About Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Inc.
Diamond Estates is a producer of high-quality wines and ciders as well as a sales agent for over 120 beverage alcohol brands across Canada. The Company operates four facilities, three in Ontario and one in British Columbia, that produce predominantly VQA wines under such well-known brand names as 20 Bees, Creekside, D'Ont Poke the Bear, EastDell, Lakeview Cellars, Mindful, Shiny Apple Cider, Fresh Wines, Red Tractor, Seasons, Serenity and Backyard Vineyards.
Through its commercial division, Trajectory Beverage Partners ("Trajectory"), the Company serves as the sales agent for a wide range of leading international beverage brands.
Wine Portfolio:
Trajectory represents renowned wine brands, including Fat Bastard and Gabriel Meffre from France; Kaiken from Argentina; Kings of Prohibition from Australia; Yealands, Kono, Tohu, and Joiy Sparkling Wine from New Zealand; Talamonti, Cielo and Valdo from Italy; Bodegas Muriel from Spain; Porta 6, Julia Florista, Boas Quintas, Catedral and Cabeca de Toiro from Portugal; Fowles Wines from Australia; Empress Wines from Croatia; as well as C.K. Mondavi & Family, Charles Krug, Line 39, Harken, FitVine and Rabble from California. Trajectory also represents a broad portfolio of wines sold exclusively to restaurants, bars and private consumers.
Spirits Portfolio:
Trajectory also represents distinguished spirit brands such as Cofradia Tequila, Siempre Tequila, Chisme Tequila, Hussong's Tequila, Solmano Mezcal and Chica Chida Agave Spirit from Mexico; Islay Mist and Waterproof blended Scotch whiskies from Scotland; Glen Breton Canadian whiskies from Nova Scotia; Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur from the UK; Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, 360 Vodka and Holladay Bourbon from the USA; Giffard Liqueurs from France; Zubrowka Vodka from Poland and Becherovka from the Czech Republic.
Beer, Cider, and RTD Portfolio:
In the beer, cider, and ready-to-drink (RTD) categories, Trajectory represents Darling Mimosa, Protini Beverages from Ontario; Mountain Joe Hard Coffee, ESA Cocktails, Solmano Craft Cocktails, Stickler Shrub Cocktails, Sunday Session RTDs and Jasper Brewing Company from Alberta, and Warsteiner and Konig Ludwig from Germany.
For more information, please contact:
Andrew Howard
President & CEO, Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
ahoward@diamondwines.com
Contact Number : 905-685-5673
Basman Alias, CPA
CFO, Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
balias@diamondwines.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/323245
FAQ
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When does Diamond Estates' amended Bank of Montreal credit agreement mature?
The amended credit agreement matures on June 30, 2027. The tenth amendment took effect on November 9, 2026.
What fee and interest-rate changes accompanied Diamond Estates' credit extension?
Diamond Estates paid a $30,000 extension fee, while interest rates remained unchanged from the previous amendment. The fee was paid to Bank of Montreal on November 9, 2026, the amendment's effective date.