NewAge, Inc. Announces New Credit Facility

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NewAge, Inc. (NBEV) announced a new $12 million revolving line of credit with East West Bank, maturing in March 2024. The funds were used to pay off a $10.6 million loan under an 8.0% senior secured note. The new facility features an interest rate of Prime plus 1.75% and is interest-only until maturity. Chairman Ed Brennan highlighted that this move enhances the company's liquidity profile and successfully retires $30 million in senior secured debt related to the ARIIX acquisition.

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• Secured a new $12 million revolving line of credit to improve liquidity.
• Successfully retired $30 million in senior secured debt.

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SALT LAKE CITY, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewAge, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBEV), a direct selling company with a primary focus on healthy products, today announced it has entered into a new $12.0 million revolving line of credit agreement (“LOC”) with East West Bank which matures in March 2024. NewAge used this facility to repay in full its existing outstanding loan balance of $10.6 million under its 8.0% senior secured note with JGB Management. The remaining availability on the new facility will be used for general working capital purposes. The new LOC bears interest at Prime plus 1.75%, and is interest-only until March 2024.

Ed Brennan, NewAge’s Chairman and interim Chief Executive Officer, commented, “This new credit facility with East West Bank successfully retires the $30 million senior secured debt used to fund a portion of the ARIIX acquisition and enhances our liquidity profile.”

About NewAge, Inc.
NewAge is a purpose-driven company dedicated to inspiring the planet to Live Healthy™. NewAge commercializes a portfolio of healthy products worldwide primarily through a direct selling route to market distribution system across more than 50 countries. The company competes in three major category platforms including health and wellness, inner and outer beauty, and nutritional performance and weight management — through a network of exclusive independent Brand Partners, empowered with the leading social selling tools and technology available worldwide. More information on the Company can be found at NewAgeGroup.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made under the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are any statement reflecting management's expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, and financial condition. The forward-looking statements are based on the assumption that operating performance and results will continue in line with historical results. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable, but there is no assurance they will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future plans relating to stock price including a potential reverse stock split, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. NewAge competes in a rapidly growing and transforming industry, and risk factors, including those disclosed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, might affect the Company's operations. Unless required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is the significance of NewAge's $12 million line of credit announcement?

The $12 million line of credit enhances NewAge's liquidity and allows for the repayment of existing debts.

When does NewAge's new line of credit mature?

The new line of credit matures in March 2024.

What was the previous loan amount that NewAge repaid with the new credit facility?

NewAge repaid a previous outstanding loan balance of $10.6 million.

What is the interest rate on NewAge's new revolving line of credit?

The new line of credit bears interest at Prime plus 1.75%.

How did NewAge utilize the new credit facility?

NewAge used the facility to repay its previous loan and will use the remaining amount for general working capital.