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RED DEER, AB, May 1 /CNW/ - High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) ("High Arctic" or the "Corporation") announced that its lenders have agreed to extend the maturity date of its senior debt facilities to June 12, 2009. As part of the extension, the covenants related to mandatory asset sales and the financial covenants have been waived through to that date.
High Arctic and its lenders plan to use the extension period to negotiate the terms of a possible further extension. As announced on April 27, 2009, High Arctic hopes to complete the sale of its interest in the Optimal joint venture by May 31, 2009 and apply the proceeds against the debt, which would assist with the terms of an extension.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About High Arctic
The Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of specialized oilfield equipment and services, including drilling, completion and workover operations. Based in Red Deer, High Arctic has domestic operations primarily in Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. International operations are currently active in Mexico, the Middle East and Asia.
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