Superior Plus Announces Completion of Common Share Financing and Closing of
Debenture Financing Over-Allotment Option
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TSX: SPB
The Common Shares were offered to the public through a syndicate of underwriters which was co-led by TD Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc., and included CIBC World Markets Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Cormark Securities Inc. As previously announced, Superior intends to use the net proceeds from the financing to partially finance the acquisition of certain assets which make up a retail heating oil and propane distribution business from Sunoco, Inc. (R&M), and Sunoco, Inc.
The Common Shares of Superior are traded on the
In addition, Superior has closed on the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters (the "Over-Allotment Option") in connection with the Corporation's offering of
About the Corporation ---------------------
Superior Plus is a diversified corporation. The Corporation holds 100% of Superior Plus LP, a limited partnership formed between Superior General Partner Inc., as general partner and the Corporation as limited partner. Superior Plus is focused on stability of dividends with value growth and has four Canadian based operating businesses: Superior Propane is Canada's largest distributor of propane and related products and services; ERCO Worldwide is a leading supplier of chemicals and technology to the pulp and paper industries and a regional Midwest supplier of chloralkali and potassium products; Winroc is a leading distributor of walls and ceilings construction products in
The Corporation's common shares and convertible debentures trade on the TSX as follows:
Trading Symbol Security Issued and Outstanding ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPB Common Shares 92.3 million SPB.db.b 5.75% Debentures, $174.9 million principal amount Series 1 SPB.db.c 5.85% Debentures, $ 75.0 million principal amount Series 1 SPB.db.d 7.50% 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 completion of the acquisition of Sunoco Retail Heat. 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, risks associated with the ability to satisfy regulatory and commercial closing conditions of the acquisition. Forward looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and is subject to change. The Corporation assumes no obligation to revise or update forward looking information to reflect new circumstances, except as required by law.
For further information: about Superior Plus, 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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