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LANGLEY,
BC, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ - ADENTRA Inc. (TSX:
ADEN) ("ADENTRA" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal
treasury offering (the "Offering") and concurrent
closing of the exercise in full of the over-allotment option
granted to a syndicate of underwriters, with National Bank
Financial Inc. and Cormark Securities Inc. acting as co–bookrunners
(collectively, the "Underwriters"). Pursuant to the
Offering, the Company issued an aggregate 2,582,900 common shares
(the "Shares") at a price of $38.75 (the "Offer Price") for gross
proceeds of $100,087,375. The gross
proceeds include 336,900 Shares issued at the same Offer Price for
gross proceeds of $13,054,875 on the
exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to the
Underwriters.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to
repay bank indebtedness including under its revolving credit
facility, thereby increasing the amount available to be drawn under
the revolving credit facility to fund potential strategic
acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.
About ADENTRA Inc.
ADENTRA is one of North
America's largest distributors of architectural building
products to the residential, repair and remodel, and commercial
construction markets. The Company currently operates a network of
85 facilities in the United States
and Canada. ADENTRA's common
shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
ADEN.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain statements in this press release contain forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws
("forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is
generally identifiable by the use of the words "shall", "to be",
"may", "will", "expect", "intends", "can", "could" and similar
expressions. Forward-looking information in this press release
includes statements regarding: the anticipated use of the proceeds
from the offering; and the planned use of the revolving credit
facility, including potential strategic acquisitions.
In connection with the forward looking information contained in
this press release, we have made numerous assumptions, regarding,
among other things: there are no material exchange rate
fluctuations between the Canadian and U.S. dollar that will affect
the Company's performance the general state of the economy does not
worsen; the Company's products are not subjected to negative trade
outcomes; the Company does not lose any key personnel; there is no
labor shortage across multiple geographic locations; there are no
decreases in the supply of, demand for, or market values of
hardwood lumber or sheet goods that could harm the Company's
business; the Company will not incur material losses related to
credit provided to its customers; there are no natural or man-made
disruptions to the Company's operations and customer service
centers; no global instability or global supply chain disruptions;
environmental, social and governance risks do not adversely affect
the Company's reputation and shareholder, employee, customer and
third party relationships; climate change does not adversely affect
the Company's business and damage its reputation; the Company is
able to integrate acquired businesses; there is no new competition
in the Company's markets that leads to reduced revenues and
profitability; the Company can comply with existing regulations and
will not become subject to more stringent regulations; no material
product liability claims; importation of components or other
innovative products does not increase and replace products
manufactured in North America; the
Company's management information systems upon which its depends are
not impaired; the Company is not adversely impacted by disruptive
technologies; the Company's information technology systems are not
compromised by cyber-attacks; and, the Company's insurance is
sufficient to cover losses that may occur as a result of its
operations.
The forward-looking information is subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from historical results or results anticipated by
the forward-looking information. The factors which could cause
results to differ from current expectations include, but are not
limited to: such risks and uncertainties described in the Company's
most recent annual information form and its management's discussion
and analysis (available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com), and as a
result, the Company may not achieve its growth initiatives,
business objectives and strategies.
All forward-looking information in this press release are
qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. These
statements are made as of the date of this press release and,
except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise
after the date hereof. Additionally, the Company undertakes no
obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made
by third parties in respect of the Company, its financial or
operating results or its securities.
SOURCE ADENTRA Inc.