exercise of over-allotment brings total gross proceeds to $92 million
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Toronto, Ontario – October 8, 2010: Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) today announced that it has completed the previously announced issuance of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures on a bought deal basis
to a syndicate of underwriters co-led by GMP Securities L.P. and TD Securities Inc., and including Raymond James Ltd., CIBC World Markets Inc., Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial
Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., and Scotia Capital Inc. As a result of the exercise on closing of the over-allotment option granted to underwriters, the total gross proceeds of the offering were $92 million.
Aecon will use the net proceeds of the offering to help fund the remaining purchase price payable in connection with the previously completed acquisition of assets from Cow Harbour Construction Ltd.
The convertible debentures are direct, unsecured obligations of Aecon which mature on October 31, 2015 and accrue interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum payable semi-annually. At the holder’s option, the convertible debentures may be converted
into common shares in the capital of Aecon Group Inc. at any time up to the maturity date at a conversion price of $19.00 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. From October 31, 2013 through the maturity date, Aecon
may, at its option, redeem the convertible debentures, in whole or in part, at par plus accrued and unpaid interest provided that the weighted average trading price of the common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange during a specified period prior
to redemption is not less than 125% of the conversion price.
The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of
such Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction.
Aecon Group Inc. is Canada’s largest, publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and on a selected basis internationally.
Aecon is committed to safely and profitably delivering best of class services and products in an environmentally sensitive manner, and is pleased to be recognized as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada.