New Loan Refinances US$2 Million Existing Debt and Provides a US$4 Million Revolving Working Capital Credit Facility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lafayette, Colo., (February 21, 2020) – urban-gro, Inc. (OTCQX: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), a leading engineering design services company that integrates complex equipment systems into high-performance indoor cannabis cultivation facilities around the world, is pleased to announce today that it has executed a definitive loan agreement for the provision of a credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of US$6 million (the “Credit Facility”) with an institutional lender (the “Lender”). The Credit Facility, which is comprised of a US$2 million senior secured demand term loan and a US$4 million secured demand revolving loan, is expected to close on or about February 25, 2020 and remains subject to customary closing conditions.
Proceeds from the Credit Facility will be used to refinance existing indebtedness and for general working capital purposes.
“Despite difficult capital market conditions, we continue to see an acceleration in demand for our services across North America and Europe. We believe the completion of this financing will provide us with the resources needed to service our anticipated growth,” said Bradley Nattrass, CEO and Chairman of urban-gro. “
“This financing is expected to significantly strengthen the Company’s balance sheet and lower its cost of capital, realigning the Company on a path to positive cash flow. This is urban-gro’s number one priority,” said Dick Akright, Chief Financial Officer of urban-gro.
Separately, the Company has extended its existing US$1 million note with James Lowe, a director of the Company.
INFOR Financial Inc. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with the financing.
About urban-gro, Inc.
urban-gro, Inc. (OTCQX: UGRO) is a leading engineering design services company that integrates complex equipment systems into high performance indoor cannabis cultivation facilities around the world. Our highly tailored, plant-centric approach to design, procurement, and systems integration provides a single point of accountability throughout the project lifecycle. urban-gro further ensures operational efficiency and economic advantage for commercial cultivators through a full spectrum of professional services and product solutions focused on facility optimization and promoting environmental health. In every engagement, our unwavering focus is on solutions that ensure success. Visit www.urban-gro.com to learn more.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Dan Droller
urban-gro, Inc.
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
Email: investors@urban-gro.com
Phone: 914-843-5613
Media Contact:
Anne Graf
KCSA Strategic Communications
Email: agraf@kcsa.com
Phone: 786-390-2644
