IOU FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES THE REPURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY $0.2 MILLION OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

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IOU Financial has announced a repurchase of approximately $0.2 million of its convertible debentures, bringing the total repurchased this year to $3.7 million. This decision is part of their strategy to reduce corporate debt and invest in growth initiatives. Despite these repurchases, there remains approximately $8 million of outstanding principal value of debentures. In the Q3 2021 financial results, IOU reported record loan originations of $52.2 million and achieved profitability with $0.4 million in adjusted net earnings.

Positive

• Total year-to-date repurchases of convertible debentures amount to $3.7 million, enhancing shareholder value.
• Reported Q3 2021 loan originations reached $52.2 million, indicating strong business growth.
• Achieved adjusted net earnings of $0.4 million in Q3 2021, confirming a return to profitability.

Negative

• Approximately $8 million remains in outstanding principal value of convertible debentures, indicating continued debt obligations.

Today's announcement brings year-to-date total repurchases to $3.7 million.

MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - IOU FINANCIAL INC. ("IOU" or "the Company") (TSXV: IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), announced today that, pursuant to its announcement on September 3, 2021, it is repurchasing approximately $0.2 million of its convertible debentures in the capital of the Company (the "Debentures") at a discount. Such transactions are being carried out pursuant to repurchase agreements entered into with individual holders of Debentures.  

Today's move to repurchase $0.2 million of Debentures brings the total year-to-date repurchases to $3.7 million leaving approximately $8 million of outstanding principal value of Debentures.

"IOU's marketplace strategy is giving us the best of both worlds: an increased capacity to originate loans as well as the liberation of funds to invest in strategic growth initiatives and the reduction of corporate debt," concluded Gloer.  "We are pleased to continue to deliver on our commitments to our partners, clients and investors."

The Company recently reported its Q3 2021 Financial Results including a record US$52.2M in loan originations and a return to profitability in the third quarter with adjusted net earnings of $0.4M.

About IOU Financial Inc.

IOU Financial Inc. is a wholesale lender that provides quick and easy access to growth capital to small businesses through a network of preferred brokers across the US and Canada.  Built on its proprietary IOU360 technology platform that connects underwriters, merchants and brokers in real time, IOU Financial has become a trusted alternative to banks by originating over US$1 billion in loans to fund small business growth since 2009. IOU trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol IOU (TSXV: IOU), and on the US OTC markets as IOUFF.  To learn more about IOU Financial's corporate history, financial products, or to join our broker network please visit www.IOUFinancial.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of IOU including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory and shareholder approvals, the execution of definitive documentation and the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. IOU does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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SOURCE IOU Financial Inc.

FAQ

What is IOU Financial's total repurchase amount for 2021?

IOU Financial's total repurchases for 2021 amount to $3.7 million.

How much of the convertible debentures is being repurchased?

IOU Financial is repurchasing approximately $0.2 million of its convertible debentures.

What were IOU Financial's loan originations in Q3 2021?

IOU Financial reported a record $52.2 million in loan originations for Q3 2021.

What are the expected impacts of the repurchase on IOU's stock price?

The repurchase of debentures may enhance shareholder value but will still leave IOU with $8 million in outstanding obligations.