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Cineplex Inc. concludes $575 million refinancing deal

On March 4, 2024, Cineplex Inc. finalized a comprehensive refinancing plan, which included a $575 million offering of 7.625% senior secured notes set to mature on March 31, 2029. Announced initially on February 8, 2024, this move marked a significant step in the company's financial restructuring.

The refinancing allowed Cineplex to fully redeem its existing 7.5% senior secured second lien notes due February 26, 2026. Additionally, the company settled its prior credit agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia and established a new $100 million covenant-lite revolving credit facility, expiring on March 4, 2027.

Significant amendments were made to its 5.75% convertible debentures, now approved by about 89% of debenture holders. These changes, effective March 4, 2024, included an increase in the interest rate to 7.75% and an extension of the maturity date to March 1, 2030.

A partial redemption of $100 million in these convertible debentures also took place on March 11, 2024. This action led to a redemption price of approximately $1,049.11 per $1,000 principal amount, leaving $216.25 million in outstanding debentures.

The offerings, managed by a syndicate led by BMO Capital Markets and Scotiabank, were sold to accredited investors in Canada and qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. under specific securities law exemptions.

Company

Cineplex Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Goodmans LLP
Financing/Investment
Other
$ 575,000,000
Closed
04 March 2024