SPAR Group Increases its Credit Facility

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SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) announced an increase and extension of its line of credit, boosting the total amount available by $2 million to $18 million and extending the term by 18 months to October 2023. The amendment reduces the minimum interest rate by 150 basis points to 5.25% and lowers fees, enhancing financial flexibility to support growth initiatives. CEO Mike Matacunas expressed gratitude for lender support, highlighting the bolstered balance sheet and cash flow generation.

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• Line of credit increased by $2 million to $18 million.
• Term extended by 18 months to October 2023.
• Minimum interest rate reduced by 150 basis points to 5.25%.
• Lower facility and early termination fees.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP), a leading global provider of merchandising and marketing services, announced that it has increased and extended the terms of its current line of credit. Under the more favorable terms of the amendment, the maximum amount of the line of credit increased by $2 million to $18 million and the length of the term was extended by 18 months to October 2023. In addition, the minimum interest rate decreased by 150 basis points to 5.25% and facility and early termination fees were substantially reduced.

“We were able to increase the commitment amount while gaining more favorable terms and conditions, which will result in more than a 20% reduction in the interest rate, provide increased financial capacity and greater flexibility to support our growth initiatives,” stated Mike Matacunas, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We highly value the partnership with our lenders and appreciate their continued support of our business and strategy. Their continued confidence is a testament to the strength of our balance sheet and cash flow generation.”

About SPAR Group

SPAR Group is a leading global merchandising and marketing services company, providing a broad range of services to retailers, manufacturers and distributors around the world.  With more than 40+ years of experience, 20,000+ merchandising specialists around the world, an average 200,000+ store visits a week and long-term relationships with some of the world’s leading manufacturers and retail businesses, we provide specialized capabilities across more than 10 countries.  Our unique combination of scale, merchandising and marketing expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, separate us from the competition.

For more information, please visit the SPAR Group's website at http://www.sparinc.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release contains "forward-looking statements" made by SPAR Group, Inc. ("SGRP", and together with its subsidiaries, the "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), filed with SEC in a Current Report on Form 10-K by SGRP, contained in SGRP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the "2020 Annual Report"), and SGRP's definitive Proxy Statement respecting its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 2, 2021 (the "Proxy Statement"), which SGRP plans to file with the SEC on or around May 7, 2021, and SGRP's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (including the Annual Report and the Proxy Statement, each a "SEC Report"). "Forward-looking statements" are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended (together with the Securities Act and Exchange Act, collectively, "Securities Laws").

The forward-looking statements made by the Company in this Press Release may include (without limitation) any expectations, guidance or other information respecting the pursuit or achievement of the Company's corporate strategic objectives (growth, customer value, employee development, greater productivity & efficiency, and earnings per share). Building upon the Company's strong foundation, leveraging compatible global opportunities, growing the Company’s client base and contacts, continuing to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet, growing revenues and improving profitability through organic growth, new business developments and strategic acquisitions, and continuing to control costs. The Company's forward-looking statements also include, in particular and without limitation, those made in "Business", "Risk Factors", "Legal Proceedings", and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Annual Report. You can identify forward-looking statements in such information by the Company's use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue", "plan", "project" or similar words or variations or negatives of those words.

You should carefully consider (and not place undue reliance on) the Company's forward-looking statements, risk factors and the other risks, cautions and information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into this Press Release, the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement and the other applicable SEC Reports that could cause the Company's actual performance or condition (including its assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) to differ materially from the performance or condition planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively, "expectations") and described in the information in the Company's forward-looking and other statements, whether express or implied. Although the Company believes them to be reasonable, those expectations involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause those expectations to fail to occur or be realized or such actual performance or condition to be materially and adversely different from the Company's expectations. In addition, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot assure you that its expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that the Company has identified all potential risks, or that the Company can successfully avoid or mitigate such risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in SGRP's Common Stock.

You should carefully review the risk factors described in the Annual Report (See Item 1A – Risk Factors) and any other risks, cautions or information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement or other applicable SEC Report. All forward-looking and other statements or information attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly subject to and qualified by all such risk factors and other risks, cautions and information.

The Company does not intend or promise, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, risk factors or other risks, cautions or information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, risks or uncertainties, future events or recognition or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable law. 

FAQ

What recent financial update did SPAR Group (SGRP) announce?

SPAR Group announced an increase and extension of its line of credit, raising the total to $18 million and extending the term to October 2023.

How much did SPAR Group (SGRP) reduce its interest rate?

SPAR Group reduced its minimum interest rate by 150 basis points to 5.25%.

What are the new terms of SPAR Group's (SGRP) line of credit?

The line of credit was increased to $18 million, with an extension of 18 months and lowered fees.

When does SPAR Group's (SGRP) extended line of credit mature?

The extended line of credit matures in October 2023.