Superior Plus announces $150 million senior unsecured debenture financing
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TSX: SPB
The Debentures will bear interest at 8.25% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on
The net proceeds of the financing will be used to repay existing indebtedness under Superior LP's syndicated bank credit facility and expand Superior LP's access to capital which can be used for acquisitions, working capital and/or general corporate purposes.
Superior's Executive Vice President and CFO,
About the Corporation ---------------------
Superior is a diversified corporation. Superior holds 100% of Superior Plus LP, a limited partnership formed between Superior General Partner Inc., as general partner and Superior as limited partner. Superior Plus is focused on stability of dividends with value growth. Superior Plus LP consists of three primary operating businesses: Energy Services includes the distribution of propane and distillates and related fixed-price energy services; Specialty Chemicals includes the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals; and Construction Products Distribution includes the distribution of specialty construction products.
Superior's shares and convertible debentures trade on the TSX as follows: Trading Symbol Security Issued and Outstanding ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPB Common Shares 95.8 million SPB.db.b 5.75% Debentures, Series 1 $174.9 million principal amount SPB.db.c 5.85% Debentures, Series 1 $75.0 million principal amount SPB.db.d 7.5% Debentures $69.0 million principal amount -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Forward Looking Information
Certain information included in this Press Release is forward-looking, within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Much of this information can be identified by looking for words such as "believe", "expects", "expected", "will", "intends", "projects", "anticipates", "estimates", "continues" or similar words. In particular, this press release includes forward-looking information pertaining to the proposed timing of completion of the financing. Superior believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.
Forward-looking information is based on current information and expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to the risks related to Superior's businesses including those identified in Superior's 2008 Annual Information Form under the heading "Risk Factors". Reference should be made to this additional information prior to making any investment decision. Forward looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and is subject to change. The company assumes no obligation to revise or update forward looking information to reflect new circumstances, except as required by law.
For further information: about Superior, please visit our website at: www.superiorplus.com or contact: Wayne Bingham, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Tel: (403) 218-2951, Fax: (403) 218-2973, E-mail: [email protected] or A. Scott Daniel, Vice-President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, Tel: (403) 218-2953, Fax: (403) 218-2973, E-mail: [email protected], Toll Free: 1-866-490-PLUS (7587)
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