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Rubicon Organics Repays $5.0 Million First Mortgage

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Rubicon Organics (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) announced the full repayment of its $5 million mortgage on the Delta facility, funded by a recent $23 million equity financing. The company will pursue long-term refinancing for remaining debt at better terms. CEO Jesse McConnell emphasized that this financing has minimized shareholder dilution during operational ramp-up and aims to enhance shareholder value through strategic capital allocation.

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  • Full repayment of $5 million mortgage enhances financial position.
  • Equity financing raised $23 million, improving capital structure.
  • Plans to refinance remaining debt with more favorable terms.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, today announced that it has repaid the $5.0 million first mortgage on the Delta facility in full. The repayment of indebtedness was a stated use of proceeds for the Company’s recently completed equity financing which raised gross proceeds of $23.0 million and closed on February 26, 2021. The Company expects to refinance the majority of its remaining debt to a long-term mortgage financing facility, with more favourable terms.

“Our debt financing has served us well, limiting dilution to shareholders as the Company was ramping up its operations. We remain very well capitalized to execute on our innovation pipeline and advance strategic initiatives, all with the goal of driving shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation,” said Jesse McConnell, Chief Executive Officer. 

ABOUT RUBICON ORGANICS INC.

Rubicon Organics Inc. is becoming the global brand leader in organic cannabis products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Rubicon Holdings Corp, a licensed producer, the Company cultivates, processes and sells organic certified, sustainably produced, super-premium cannabis products from its state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse located in Delta, BC, Canada. Rubicon Organics is focused on achieving industry leading profitability through a focus on innovation and the development of brands and cannabis 2.0 products, including its flagship super-premium brand Simply BareTM Organic and its super-premium concentrate brand LAB THEORYTM.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Brodie
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 (437) 929-1964
Email: ir@rubiconorganics.com

The TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, and statements such as the Company’s ability to refinance current indebtedness, the ability to achieve more favourable terms on refinanced indebtedness, the Company’s belief that it is becoming the global brand leader in organic cannabis products, and the Company’s intention of achieving industry leading profitability are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “will” or variations of such words or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. The forward-looking information in this press release is based upon certain assumptions that management considers reasonable in the circumstances, including that its capital needs will be as currently projected. Risks and uncertainties associated with forward looking information in this press release include, among others, information or statements concerning the Company’s expectations of financial resources available to fund operations; Rubicon Organics' limited operating history and lack of historical profits; obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the Company’s ability to obtain financing at reasonable terms through the sale of equity and/or debt commitments; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and technology offered by the Company’s competitors; that our current relationships with our suppliers, service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and the impact of the current global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although Rubicon Organics has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Rubicon Organics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new information or for any other reason except as required by law.


FAQ

What was the amount repaid by Rubicon Organics for its mortgage on the Delta facility?

Rubicon Organics fully repaid $5 million for its mortgage on the Delta facility.

How much did Rubicon Organics raise in its recent equity financing?

Rubicon Organics raised $23 million in its recent equity financing.

What are the future plans for Rubicon Organics regarding debt financing?

Rubicon Organics plans to refinance its remaining debt with a long-term mortgage financing facility.

What impact does the repayment of the mortgage have on Rubicon Organics' shareholders?

Repaying the mortgage limits dilution to shareholders and improves the company's financial stability.

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