Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV; and DIV.DB.A) (the
“
Corporation” or “
DIV”) is
pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced
bought deal public offering of 20,320,500 common shares from
treasury of the Corporation, including 2,650,500 common shares
issued pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option,
at a price of $2.66 per common share (the “
Offering
Price”) for total gross proceeds of approximately $54.0
million (the “
Offering”). The Offering is fully
described in the Corporation’s prospectus supplement dated February
16, 2024 (the “
Prospectus Supplement”) to the
Corporation's short form base shelf prospectus dated June 19, 2023,
copies of each of which are available under DIV’s profile on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Offering was conducted by a syndicate of
underwriters led by CIBC Capital Markets, that included Cormark
Securities Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., PI Financial Corp.,
Raymond James Ltd., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., and Scotia Capital
Inc.
As described in the Prospectus Supplement, DIV
intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to repay
outstanding amounts under DIV’s acquisition facility following
DIV’s acquisition, on October 4, 2023, of trademarks and certain
other intellectual property used by BarBurrito Restaurants Inc. in
Canada in its business of franchising, licensing and operating
quick service Mexican restaurants. Any proceeds remaining after the
repayment in full of DIV’s acquisition facility will be used for
working capital and general corporate purposes.
This news release shall not constitute an offer
to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be
any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for
sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not
been, nor will they be, registered under the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be
offered or sold within the United States absent registration under
U.S. federal and state securities laws or compliance with an
applicable exemption from such U.S. registration requirements.
About Diversified Royalty Corp.
DIV is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in
the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed
multi-location businesses and franchisors in North America. DIV’s
objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty streams from a
diverse group of multi-location businesses and franchisors.
DIV currently owns the Mr. Lube + Tires, AIR
MILES®, Sutton, Mr. Mikes, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning
Centres, Stratus Building Solutions and BarBurrito trademarks. Mr.
Lube + Tires is the leading quick lube service business in Canada,
with locations across Canada. AIR MILES® is Canada’s largest
coalition loyalty program. Sutton is among the leading residential
real estate brokerage franchisor businesses in Canada. Mr. Mikes
operates casual steakhouse restaurants primarily in western
Canadian communities. Nurse Next Door is a home care provider with
locations across Canada and the United States as well as in
Australia. Oxford Learning Centres is one of Canada’s leading
franchisee supplemental education services. Stratus Building
Solutions is a leading commercial cleaning service franchise
company providing comprehensive environmentally friendly
janitorial, building cleaning, and office cleaning services
primarily in the United States. BarBurrito is the largest quick
service Mexican restaurant food chain in Canada.
DIV’s objective is to increase cash flow per
share by making accretive royalty purchases and through the growth
of purchased royalties. DIV intends to continue to pay a
predictable and stable monthly dividend to shareholders and
increase the dividend over time, in each case as cash flow per
share allows.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this news
release may constitute “forward-looking information" within the
meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use
of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”,
“confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all
forward-looking information contains these identifying words.
Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release
includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to:
the intended use of proceeds from the Offering; DIV’s objective to
continue to pay predictable and stable monthly dividends to
shareholders and increase the dividend over time; and DIV’s
corporate objectives. The forward-looking information contained
herein involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause actual results or events, performance, or
achievements of DIV to differ materially from those anticipated or
implied therein. DIV believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can
be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. In
particular there can be no assurance that: the actual use of
proceeds will be consistent with current expectations; DIV will be
able to make monthly dividend payments to the holders of Common
Shares; or DIV will achieve any of its corporate objectives. Given
these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that forward-looking
information in this news release is not a guarantee of future
performance, and such forward-looking information should not be
unduly relied upon. More information about the risks and
uncertainties affecting DIV’s business and the businesses of its
royalty partners can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of its
Annual Information Form dated March 9, 2023 and the “Risk Factors”
section of its management’s discussion and analysis for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2023 that are available under
DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
In formulating the forward-looking information
contained herein, management has assumed that, among
other things, all necessary consents and approvals for the
Offering will be obtained and the Offering will be
completed in accordance with the timing currently expected and
on the currently contemplated terms; and the business
and economic conditions affecting DIV and its royalty partners
will continue substantially in the ordinary course, including
without limitation with respect to general industry conditions,
general levels of economic activity and regulations. These
assumptions, although considered reasonable by management at the
time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
All of the forward-looking information disclosed
in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements
and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and
there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments
contemplated thereby will be realized or, even if substantially
realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or
effects on, DIV contemplated by such forward-looking information.
The forward-looking information in this news release is made as of
the date of this news release and DIV assumes no obligation to
publicly update or revise such information to reflect new events or
circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES
NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED
STATES
THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT
REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR THE
ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the
Corporation and other public filings, is available under DIV’s
profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Contact:Sean Morrison, President and Chief
Executive OfficerDiversified Royalty Corp. (236) 521-8470
Greg Gutmanis, Chief Financial Officer and VP
Acquisitions Diversified Royalty Corp. (236) 521-8471
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