Platinum Communications Corporation (TSX-V: PCS) announced today
that the Company has closed a financing of $6,500,000 with the Alberta
Treasury Branches (ATB) consisting of new term loan; a revolving line of
credit for large capital projects; and, a mergers and acquisition line.
Platinum’s use of proceeds includes:
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Consolidating five of its current term loans and vendor take backs to
reduce both administration and annual debt servicing costs,
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Improving the company’s working capital that frees up more cash to
expand its commercial sales activities,
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Investing capital in expanding and upgrading the company’s growing
broadband network,
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Funding a number of sizable commercial customer build projects
throughout the Province of Alberta that have been sourced as a result
of its acquisition strategy, and
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Developing additional merger, acquisition and construction
opportunities for 2014 and beyond.
ABOUT PLATINUM COMMUNICATIONS
Platinum Communications
Corporation (TSX-V: PCS) is a leading provider of superior quality fixed
wireless Internet and Broadband solutions in Alberta. Based in Calgary,
Platinum operates a custom-built wireless broadband network that
utilizes Next-Generation WiMax technology to bring fast, reliable and
affordable Internet services and digital phone solutions to residents
and businesses across the Province using licensed and unlicensed
spectrum that extends from north of Grande Prairie to the Alberta/US
border and from Medicine Hat to Banff. Platinum caters to urban, rural
and remote markets that are often beyond the reach of traditional
Internet providers. For more information, please visit our website at www.platinum.ca
or call 403-301-4591.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements do not guarantee future events or performance
and should not be relied upon. Actual outcomes may differ materially due
to any number of factors or uncertainties, many of which are beyond
Platinum's control. Some of these risks and uncertainties may be
described in Platinum's corporate filings (posted at www.sedar.com).
Platinum has no intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements due to new information or events.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
For further information please contact:
Bernard Parkinson, CEO Phone (403) 301-4591
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Kathy Kirkup, CFO Phone (403) 301-4594
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