Enterprise Group, Inc. Announces Convertible Debenture With Michael Wekerle's Difference Capital
March 26 2013 - 7:00AM
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Enterprise Group, Inc. ("Enterprise" or the "Company") (TSX:E) is
pleased to announce that it has entered into a financing
arrangement to raise gross proceeds of approximately $6,000,000
with its funding partner Difference Capital Funding Inc.
("Difference Capital") (TSXV:DCF). Enterprise expects to close the
financing on or about April 25th. Proceeds of this financing will
be used to complete strategic acquisitions.
"We are very pleased to have arranged this financing in such a
short period of time with the help of our partners at Difference
Capital" said Leonard Jaroszuk, President and CEO of Enterprise.
"Michael Wekerle and his team have provided us with the funding and
advice needed to help move this company to the next level. We are
very excited to be working with Difference as we grow this company
to be a leader in technology support for the infrastructure build
out industry in Canada".
"Leonard and his team at Enterprise have grown this company to
be one of the leaders in the Canadian underground construction and
heavy equipment rental sectors and we are happy to be their partner
as they continue to grow. This is an exciting company and one to
watch" said Michael Wekerle, Executive Chairman of Difference
Capital.
The financing is expected to consist of approximately $6,000,000
of unsecured convertible debentures ("Debentures") with an annual
coupon of 6% per annum. The Debentures will have a two-year term
and will be convertible into common shares in the capital of
Enterprise Group, Inc. at a price of $0.50 per common share.
About Enterprise Group, Inc.
Enterprise Group, Inc. is a consolidator of construction
services companies operating in the energy, utility and
transportation infrastructure industries. The Company's focus is
primarily underground construction & maintenance and
specialized equipment rental. The Company's strategy is to acquire
complementary service companies in Western Canada, consolidating
capital, management and human resources to support continued
growth. Enterprise became a Western Canadian leader in flameless
heat technology in September 2012 with its acquisition of Artic
Therm International Ltd. and is poised to become a technological
leader in underground infrastructure construction upon closing of
its pending infrastructure construction acquisition.
About Difference Capital Funding Inc.
Difference Capital Funding Inc. is a publicly listed merchant
bank focused on creating shareholder value through strategic
investments in, and advisory services for, growth companies,
particularly in the technology and media sectors, as well as
opportunistic investments in undervalued financial assets and real
property.
Forward Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute
forward-looking information. These statements relate to future
events or the Company's future performance. The use of any of the
words "could", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected",
"estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to
matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify
forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current
belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future
events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular,
statements with respect to the completion of the proposed
acquisition, the terms and conditions of the transaction, the
completion of an asset-based debt financing and financial
information relating to the private company include forward-looking
information. The proposed acquisition may not be completed on the
terms and conditions contemplated herein or at all. The Company's
Annual Information Form and other documents filed with securities
regulatory authorities (accessible through the SEDAR website
www.sedar.com) describe the risks, material assumptions and other
factors that could influence actual results and which are
incorporated herein by reference. The Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly
required by applicable securities laws.
Contacts: First Canadian Capital Corp. Daniel Boase
416-742-5600DBoase@firstcanadiancapital.com First Canadian Capital
Corp. 145 Front Street East Toronto, ON M5A 1E3 Enterprise Group,
Inc. Leonard D. Jaroszuk President & CEO 780-418-4400
Enterprise Group, Inc. Desmond O'Kell Vice President
780-418-4400contact@EnterpriseGRP.ca www.EnterpriseGRP.ca
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