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Superior Plus announces $150 million senior unsecured debenture financing
Superior Plus announces $150 million senior unsecured debenture financing
About this update from Superior Plus Corp
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nOct. 16, 2009 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- CALGARY, Oct. 16 /CNW/ -- Superior Plus Corp. (\"Superior\") is pleased to announce that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Superior Plus LP (\"Superior LP\") intends to issue $150 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Senior Unsecured Debentures due October 27, 2016 (the \"Debentures\") by way of private placement. The private placement will be conducted by a syndicate of agents led by Scotia Capital Inc. and including TD Securities Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Canada Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. and Société Générale Valeurs Mobilières Inc. It is expected that the financing will close on or about October 27, 2009.The Debentures will bear interest at 8.25% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on April 27th and October 27th of each year, commencing April 27, 2010 and mature on October 27, 2016. The Debentures may be redeemed by Superior LP in certain circumstances prior to maturity.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, Wayne Bingham commented, \"Superior continues to have excellent access to multiple sources of capital and appreciates the strong support received from a broad group of investors. Given our strong balance sheet, we are well-positioned to capitalize on future investment opportunities.\"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:Tr...