(All figures in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
Net proceeds of up to $564 million or $6.13 per common share, including an earn-out
TORONTO, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM), is pleased to confirm the closing of the PLM transaction.
Aimia Holdings UK Limited and Aimia Holdings UK II Limited have received $537 million in net cash proceeds, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. In addition, an earn-out in an amount of approximately $27 million on a net basis, is payable to Aimia Holdings UK Limited and Aimia Holdings UK II Limited in cash should the PLM loyalty program achieve certain targeted annual gross billings amounts by 2024.
Phil Mittleman, CEO of Aimia, said: "Today is an important day for Aimia stakeholders. Having weathered a pandemic, Aeromexico's bankruptcy, and the recent dislocations in world markets, Aimia is extremely well positioned to deploy these substantial cash proceeds towards the acquisition of established businesses with long track records of growth and free cash flow generation. As we carry out these acquisitions, we intend to utilize over $700 million in capital and operating losses we have available to enhance our after-tax returns. In addition, we will continue to opportunistically utilize our NCIB to repurchase our common shares."
Mr. Mittleman added, "I would like to thank Aeromexico and the PLM team for our long and successful partnership, their careful management of PLM and the airline through the most difficult period in aviation history, and their tireless efforts to structure and execute this transaction. We wish Aeromexico tremendous success moving forward with Club Premier as a wholly owned loyalty program."
The terms of the transaction are in US dollars. The Canadian dollar amounts have been translated at a USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.309 as of July 15, 2022. Approximate consideration per common share is calculated on the basis of 91,944,936 common shares outstanding as of July 15, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About Aimia
Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) is a holding company with a focus on making long-term investments in public and private companies, on a global basis, through controlling or minority stakes.
The company owns a portfolio of investments which include: a 10.85% stake in Clear Media Limited, one of the largest outdoor advertising firms in China, a 48.9% equity stake in Kognitiv, a B2B technology company enabling collaborative commerce, a 12.2% equity stake in TRADE X, a global B2B cross-border automotive trading platform as well as a wholly owned investment advisory business, Mittleman Investment Management, LLC.
For more information about Aimia, visit www.aimia.com.
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