Elevate Service Group Secures $25 Million Acquisition Facility and Expands Operating Line to $7.5 Million
The expanded operating line supports working capital, while its interest rate falls to prime plus 1.00% from prime plus 1.25%.
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Elevate Service Group (ESVCF) entered into an amended credit agreement with a Canadian lender providing up to $25 million in acquisition financing. The new acquisition facility is undrawn and supports qualifying acquisitions in Canada and the United States. The revolving operating line increased from $6.0 million to $7.5 million, alongside approximately $14.5 million of existing acquisition-related term debt.
The operating rate fell from prime plus 1.25% to prime plus 1.00%. Acquisition borrowing carries a prime-based margin determined by leverage, with draws amortized over seven years. The facility matures on May 10, 2028 and is secured against company assets and subsidiaries. Covenants cap funded debt relative to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization at 3.50x, temporarily rising to 3.75x after certain material acquisitions, and require fixed-charge coverage of at least 1.10x.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Major pointUp to $25 million in undrawn acquisition financing supports qualifying acquisitions in Canada and the United States. 28% of market cap
- Moderate point$7.5 million revolving operating facility, increased from $6.0 million, supports working capital. 8.5% of market cap
- Minor pointOperating borrowing rate reduced to prime plus 1.00% from prime plus 1.25%.
Negative
- Moderate pointApproximately $14.5 million of existing term debt remains within the amended facility.
- Minor pointAcquisition draws are limited to qualifying acquisitions and subject to the credit agreement's terms and conditions.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Acquisition borrowing carries interest at prime plus a margin determined by the prevailing leverage ratio.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Acquisition amounts drawn are amortized over seven years.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Debt covenant caps funded debt to adjusted EBITDA at 3.50x, temporarily 3.75x following certain material acquisitions.
2 minor points
- Minor pointMinimum fixed-charge coverage ratio of 1.10x is required under the facility.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.May 10, 2028 maturity applies to the facility, secured against company assets and subsidiaries.
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Expanded credit facility supports Elevate's acquisition strategy across Canada and the United States
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2026) - Elevate Service Group Inc. (TSXV: SERV) (OTCQB: ESVCF) (FSE: Y19) ("Elevate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with a Schedule I Canadian lender, providing up to
The amended Credit Facility includes: a new
"The expansion of our credit facility reflects the continued support of our banking partner and provides Elevate with additional flexibility to pursue our growth strategy," said Paul Bissett, Chief Executive Officer of Elevate. "With up to
"This facility is a powerful strategic tool that significantly enhances our ability to execute on our acquisition pipeline," said Romeo Di Battista Jr., Executive Chairman of Elevate. "By combining senior bank debt with our public market currency, balance sheet cash and vendor financing, we can structure compelling acquisitions, accelerate our growth and continue building Elevate into a leading North American services platform."
The amended Credit Facility also improves the Company's borrowing terms. The interest rate on the operating facility has been reduced to prime plus
The Credit Facility contains customary financial and other covenants, including a maximum Total Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.50x, subject to a temporary increase to 3.75x following certain material acquisitions, and a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.10x. The Credit Facility matures on May 10, 2028 and is secured against the assets and subsidiaries of the Company.
Elevate Service Group Inc.
Elevate Service Group is a national facilities management and essential commercial services company focused on building an integrated platform through disciplined acquisitions and organic growth. Through its operating companies, Elevate brings decades of experience serving national, blue-chip customers. The Company is building a scalable platform supported by shared infrastructure, technology and operational best practices. This approach drives efficiencies, expands service offerings, and delivers superior customer outcomes. Elevate trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker "SERV", on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker "ESVCF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker "Y19".
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates, and projections as of the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events, or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budgets", "schedules", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events, or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.
In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information, or otherwise.
Elevate Service Group
Paul Bissett, CEO
info@elevateservicegroup.com
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SOURCE: Elevate Service Group Inc.
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FAQ
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How much acquisition financing has Elevate Service Group secured?
Elevate has secured an undrawn acquisition facility of up to $25 million for qualifying acquisitions in Canada and the United States. It may be drawn in multiple tranches, subject to the credit agreement's terms and conditions.
What changed in Elevate Service Group's operating credit line?
The revolving operating facility increased from $6.0 million to $7.5 million, and its interest rate decreased from prime plus 1.25% to prime plus 1.00%. The operating line supports working capital requirements.