Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB.A) (the
“
Corporation” or “
DIV”) is
pleased to announce that, due to strong demand, it has entered into
a revised agreement with a syndicate of investment dealers led by
CIBC Capital Markets (collectively, the
“
Underwriters”) to increase the size of the
previously announced bought deal treasury offering. Under the
revised agreement, the Underwriters have agreed to
purchase 17,670,000 Common Shares (the “
Common
Shares”) from the treasury of the Corporation, at a price
of $2.66 per Common Share (the “
Offering Price”)
for total gross proceeds of approximately $47 million (the
“
Offering”).
In addition, the Corporation has granted the
Underwriters an option (the “Over-Allotment
Option”) to purchase up to an additional 2,650,500
Common Shares from the treasury of the Corporation at the Offering
Price for additional gross proceeds of up to approximately $7
million for market stabilization purposes and to cover
over-allotments, if any. The Over-Allotment Option is exercisable,
in whole or in part, by the Underwriters at any time up to 30 days
following the closing of the Offering.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to
partially repay outstanding amounts under DIV’s acquisition
facility following DIV’s acquisition, on October 4, 2023, of
trademarks and certain other intellectual property used by
BarBurrito Restaurants Inc. in Canada in its business of
franchising, licensing and operating quick service Mexican
restaurants.
The Offering will be made by way of a prospectus
supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the
Corporation’s existing short form base shelf prospectus (the
“Base Shelf Prospectus”) dated June 19, 2023. The
Prospectus Supplement (together with the Base Shelf Prospectus,
being the “Offering Documents”) will be filed with
the securities commissions in all of the provinces and territories
of Canada, except Quebec. The Offering Documents will contain
important detailed information about the securities being offered.
Copies of the underwriting agreement and the Offering Documents
will be available by visiting the Corporation's profile on the
SEDAR+ website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators
at www.sedarplus.ca.
Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on
or about February 23, 2024 and is subject to regulatory approval
including that of the TSX.
This news release shall not constitute an offer
to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be
any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for
sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not
been, nor will they be, registered under the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be
offered or sold within the United States absent registration under
U.S. federal and state securities laws or compliance with an
applicable exemption from such U.S. registration requirements.
About Diversified Royalty Corp.
DIV is a multi-royalty corporation,
engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from
well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North
America. DIV’s objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty
streams from a diverse group of multi-location businesses and
franchisors.
DIV currently owns the Mr. Lube + Tires,
AIR MILES®, Sutton, Mr. Mikes, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning
Centres, Stratus Building Solutions and BarBurrito trademarks. Mr.
Lube + Tires is the leading quick lube service business in Canada,
with locations across Canada. AIR MILES® is Canada’s largest
coalition loyalty program. Sutton is among the leading residential
real estate brokerage franchisor businesses in Canada. Mr. Mikes
operates casual steakhouse restaurants primarily in western
Canadian communities. Nurse Next Door is a home care provider with
locations across Canada and the United States as well as in
Australia. Oxford Learning Centres is one of Canada’s leading
franchisee supplemental education services. Stratus Building
Solutions is a leading commercial cleaning service franchise
company providing comprehensive environmentally friendly
janitorial, building cleaning, and office cleaning services
primarily in the United States. BarBurrito is the largest quick
service Mexican restaurant food chain in Canada.
DIV’s objective is to increase cash flow
per share by making accretive royalty purchases and through the
growth of purchased royalties. DIV intends to continue to pay a
predictable and stable monthly dividend to shareholders and
increase the dividend over time, in each case as cash flow per
share allows.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this news
release may constitute “forward-looking information" within the
meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use
of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”,
“confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all
forward-looking information contains these identifying words.
Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release
includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to:
the intended use of proceeds from the Offering; the expected
closing date for the Offering; the approval of the TSX in respect
of the Offering; DIV’s objective to continue to pay predictable and
stable monthly dividends to shareholders and increase the dividend
over time; and DIV’s corporate objectives. The forward-looking
information contained herein involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or
events, performance, or achievements of DIV to differ materially
from those anticipated or implied therein. DIV believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are
reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations
will prove to be correct. In particular there can be no assurance
that: the Offering will close in accordance with the expected
timing, or at all; the actual use of proceeds will be consistent
with current expectations; the TSX will approve the Offering; DIV
will be able to make monthly dividend payments to the holders of
Common Shares; or DIV will achieve any of its corporate objectives.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that
forward-looking information in this news release is not a guarantee
of future performance, and such forward-looking information should
not be unduly relied upon. More information about the risks and
uncertainties affecting DIV’s business and the businesses of its
royalty partners can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of its
Annual Information Form dated March 9, 2023 and the “Risk Factors”
section of its management’s discussion and analysis for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2023 that are available under
DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
In formulating the forward-looking information
contained herein, management has assumed that, among other things,
all necessary consents and approvals for the Offering will be
obtained and the Offering will be completed in accordance with the
timing currently expected and on the currently contemplated terms;
and the business and economic conditions affecting DIV and its
royalty partners will continue substantially in the ordinary
course, including without limitation with respect to general
industry conditions, general levels of economic activity and
regulations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by
management at the time of preparation, may prove to be
incorrect.
All of the forward-looking information and
financial outlook disclosed in this news release is qualified by
these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or
factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the
actual results or developments contemplated thereby will be
realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have
the expected consequences to, or effects on, DIV contemplated by
such forward-looking information and financial outlook contained
herein. The forward-looking information and financial outlook
included in this news release is made as of the date of this news
release and DIV assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise
such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as
may be required by applicable law.
THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT
REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR THE
ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the
Corporation and other public filings, is available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Contact:Sean Morrison, President and Chief
Executive OfficerDiversified Royalty Corp. (236) 521-8470
Greg Gutmanis, Chief Financial Officer and VP
Acquisitions Diversified Royalty Corp. (236) 521-8471
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