GREENBROOK TMS RAISES US$1.5 MILLION IN DEBT FINANCING
- Greenbrook TMS Inc. has received $1.5 million in unsecured subordinated debt financing from affiliates of Madryn Fund Administration, LLC. The proceeds will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes.
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The New Subordinated Convertible Notes issued to Madryn are identical to the
The New Subordinated Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate consistent with the Company's credit facility with Madryn (the "Madryn Credit Facility") and mature on March 31, 2028, or earlier in the event of a change of control, acceleration of other indebtedness or six months following repayment or refinancing of all loans under the Madryn Credit Facility (the "Madryn Loans"). The New Subordinated Convertible Notes are subordinated to the Madryn Loans and to the obligations of the Company under the secured promissory note and guaranty agreement with Neuronetics, Inc.
The New Subordinated Convertible Notes are convertible into common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at any time at the election of holders of the New Subordinated Convertible Notes, or on a mandatory basis by all noteholders at the request of Madryn, at a conversion price (the "Conversion Price") equal to the lesser of (a)
The proceeds of the New Subordinated Convertible Notes are expected to be used by the Company for general corporate and working capital purposes. The Company is also currently considering additional near-term financing options to address its future liquidity needs.
In addition, the Company entered into an amendment to the Madryn Credit Facility to further defer the September 30, 2023 interest payment due date and extend the period during which the Company's minimum liquidity covenant is reduced from
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the New Subordinated Convertible Notes or the Common Shares issuable upon conversion thereof (collectively, the "Securities") in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Securities have not been and will not be registered under the
MI 61-101 Disclosure
Madryn is an insider of the Company. Accordingly, the foregoing transactions are considered "related party transactions" for purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements available under MI 61-101. The Company is exempt from the formal valuation requirement in section 5.4 of MI 61-101 in reliance on section 5.5(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, is not more than
About Greenbrook TMS Inc.
Operating through 133 Company-operated treatment centers, Greenbrook is a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ("TMS") and Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray), FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapies for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder ("MDD") and other mental health disorders, in
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain information in this press release, including, but not limited to, information with respect to the New Subordinated Convertible Notes and the anticipated proceeds therefrom, constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws in
Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: macroeconomic factors such as inflation and recessionary conditions, substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses from operations; inability to increase cash flow and/or raise sufficient capital to support the Company's operating activities and fund its cash obligations, repay indebtedness and satisfy the Company's working capital needs and debt obligations; prolonged decline in the price of the Common Shares reducing the Company's ability to raise capital; inability to satisfy debt covenants under the Company's credit facility and the potential acceleration of indebtedness; including as a result of an unfavorable decision in respect of the litigation with Benjamin Klein; risks related to the ability to continue to negotiate amendments to the Company's credit facility to prevent a default; risks relating to the Company's ability to deliver and execute on the previously-announced restructuring plan (the "Restructuring Plan") and the possible failure to complete the Restructuring Plan on terms acceptable to the Company or its suppliers (including Neuronetics, Inc.), or at all; risks relating to maintaining an active, liquid and orderly trading market for Common Shares as a result of the Company's potential inability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market's listing rules; risks relating to the Company's ability to realize expected cost-savings and other anticipated benefits from the Restructuring Plan; risks related to the Company's negative cash flows, liquidity and its ability to secure additional financing; increases in indebtedness levels causing a reduction in financial flexibility; inability to achieve or sustain profitability in the future; inability to secure additional financing to fund losses from operations and satisfy the Company's debt obligations; risks relating to strategic alternatives, including restructuring or refinancing of the Company's debt, seeking additional debt or equity capital, reducing or delaying the Company's business activities and strategic initiatives, or selling assets, other strategic transactions and/or other measures, including obtaining bankruptcy protection, and the terms, value and timing of any transaction resulting from that process; claims made by or against the Company, which may be resolved unfavorably to us; risks relating to the Company's dependence on Neuronetics, Inc. as its exclusive supplier of TMS devices. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, available at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov, respectively. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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