Crown Capital Announces $35.0 Million Credit Facility to Support Continued Growth

CALGARY, Dec. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Crown Capital Partners Inc. ("Crown") (TSX: CRN), which provides growth capital to successful mid-market companies, today announced that it has entered an agreement for a $35.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") with Alberta Treasury Branches ("ATB") and Business Development Bank of Canada ("BDC"). Crown will use the Credit Facility to fund investments in mid-market companies.

"This new facility diversifies our sources of funding and increases our capacity to continue to build the portfolio while also enhancing returns for Crown's shareholders," said Chris Johnson, Crown's President & CEO. "We value the support of ATB and BDC and look forward to working with them as we execute on our business plan. We continue to see strong demand for our financing solutions."

The Credit Facility provides financing at a variable interest rate based on the Bankers Acceptance rate plus 375bps to 425bps and has a customary set of covenants. The Credit Facility matures in three years and is subject to extension annually.

ABOUT CROWN

Crown (TSX: CRN) is a specialty finance company focused on providing capital to successful Canadian and select U.S. companies that are unwilling or unable to obtain suitable financing from traditional capital providers such as banks and private equity funds. Crown also manages capital pools, including some in which Crown has a direct ownership interest. Crown originates, structures and provides tailored special situation and long-term financing solutions to a diversified group of private and public mid-market companies in the form of loans, royalties and other structures with minimal or no ownership dilution.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements, management's beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding the future growth of the portfolio, ability to generate returns for Crown shareholders, and market demand for Crown's solutions. Forward-looking statements are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors identified in the Crown's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. See Crown's most recent Annual Information Form for a detailed discussion of the risk factors affecting Crown. Crown undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

SOURCE Crown Capital Partners Inc.

For further information: Craig Armitage, Investor Relations, craig.armitage@crowncapital.ca, (416) 347-8954