CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearStream Energy Services Inc. (“ClearStream”) (TSX: CSM) is pleased to announce that Canso Investment Counsel Ltd., in its capacity as portfolio manager for and on behalf of certain accounts that it manages ("Canso"), and sole holder of its 8% senior secured debentures due March 23, 2026 (the “Senior Secured Debentures”), has agreed to accept the issuance of an additional 4,278 Senior Secured Debentures on December 31, 2021, 4,449 Senior Secured Debentures on June 30, 2022 and 4,627 Senior Secured Debentures on December 31, 2022 at a principal amount of $1,000 per Senior Secured Debenture in order to satisfy the interest that would otherwise become due and payable on such dates (the “Payment in Kind Transactions”).
The Payment in Kind Transactions will save ClearStream approximately $13.4 million in cash, preserve this capital for its ongoing operations and improve its financial situation. In addition, the Payment in Kind Transactions will assist ClearStream to maintain compliance with the covenants under its asset-based lending facility. Following the Payment in Kind Transactions, the principal amount of Senior Secured Debentures outstanding will be approximately $111.2 million at December 31, 2021, $115.7 million at June 30, 2022 and $120.3 million at December 31, 2022.
As Canso currently holds approximately 16% of ClearStream's outstanding common shares, approximately 99.8% of the outstanding Series 1 preferred shares, 100% of the outstanding series 2 preferred shares and 100% of the outstanding Senior Secured Debentures, it is deemed an “insider” and "related party" of ClearStream and the Payment in Kind Transactions constitute a “related party transaction” under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). ClearStream is relying on the financial hardship exemption for both the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101 for the Payment in Kind Transactions.
About ClearStream Energy Services Inc.
With a legacy of excellence and experience stretching back more than 50 years, ClearStream provides solutions to the Energy and Industrial markets including: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, Power, Agriculture, Forestry, Infrastructure and Water Treatment. With offices strategically located across Canada and a dedicated workforce, we provide maintenance, construction and environmental services that keep our clients moving forward. For more information about ClearStream, please visit www.clearstreamenergy.ca
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