MONCTON, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (collectively, the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that the Company has repaid all outstanding balances (approximately $58.5 million) (the “Repayment”) under the facilities provided under its credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) dated November 27, 2020, with Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) as lead arranger and agent as well as a syndicate of other lenders.
The Repayment results in annual interest savings of $2.7 million based on the outstanding balance at the time of Repayment. After giving effect to the Repayment, the Company’s pro forma cash position is $235 million.
The Company is in discussions with BMO to amend the Credit Agreement to provide continuing support and flexibility to Organigram in growing its business on revised terms and conditions.
About Organigram Holdings Inc.
Organigram Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada.
Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company’s global footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Indi, SHRED and Trailblazer. Organigram’s facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).
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