Neptune Extends Maturity of Secured Promissory Note for Sprout Foods with Morgan Stanley
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) has announced the extension of a $13 million secured promissory note's maturity, originally set for February 1, 2024, now extended to December 31, 2024. This note, secured by its subsidiary Sprout Foods, Inc., will initially carry a 15% interest rate until December 31, 2023, after which the rate will adjust to 10% payable in kind and 5% in cash. The extension allows Sprout additional time to pursue its growth strategy in the organic baby food sector. Neptune emphasizes its commitment to sustainable, plant-based products and holds a maximum aggregate loan capability of $37.5 million established in July 2022.
- Extension of loan maturity provides Sprout additional time to grow.
- Interest rate is manageable, changing to 10% in kind and 5% cash.
- Partnership with Morgan Stanley continues to bolster financial strategy.
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LAVAL, QC, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT), a consumer-packaged goods company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that Sprout Foods, Inc. ("Sprout"), the Company's organic plant-based baby food and toddler snack company, has extended the maturity of its existing
The note maturity has been extended from February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, which will bear interest at the rate of
Michael Cammarata, Chief Executive Officer and President of Neptune, said, "Morgan Stanley has been a great partner for Sprout and Neptune to date, and we appreciate their support in our strategy. The extension of the Notes maturity will provide Sprout valuable time to continue on its growth path for its organic baby and toddler food brand and execute on its strategic plans."
Sprout Organics is an organic baby food brand that strives to make mealtime easy and fun for parents and babies through delicious snacks and meals made with fresh, organic ingredients. Sprout aims to make life less complicated, give children a head start in life, and explore new foods with excitement with three simple promises: Keep it real, keep it simple and keep it fun. Sprout uses only the best, real and organic ingredients in everything it makes which means certified organic foods in every bite straight from nature, no GMOs. To learn more, please visit www.sproutorganics.com.
Neptune is a consumer-packaged goods company that aims to innovate health and wellness products. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, the Company focuses on developing a portfolio of high-quality, affordable consumer products that align with the latest market trends for natural, sustainable, plant-based and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The Company's products are available in more than 27,000 retail locations and include well-known organic food and beverage brands such as Sprout Organics, Nosh, and Nurturme, as well as nutraceuticals brands like Biodroga and Forest Remedies. With its efficient and adaptable manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, the Company can quickly respond to consumer demand, and introduce new products through retail partners and e-commerce channels. Please visit neptunewellness.com for more details.
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