WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- People Corporation (TSXV:PEO) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal private placement common share offering (the “Offering”) with a syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. and including Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited, National Bank Financial Inc., BMO Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets Inc., Clarus Securities Inc. and Laurentian Bank Securities Inc. (collectively, the “Underwriters”). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 5,227,900 common shares (the “Shares”) of the Company at a price of $7.70 per Share, including 681,900 Shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the Underwriters’ over-allotment option, for gross proceeds to the Company of $40,254,830. The Underwriters received a cash commission equal to 5.0% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to pay down the Company’s Acquisition Revolver, which was drawn down to fund the previously-announced acquisition of Silverberg & Associates Inc., and for growth initiatives.
The Shares issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory four-month hold period, which expires on December 22, 2018.
About People Corporation
People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. The Company has offices across Canada; each led by a team of experts and backed by the resources of a national company that is traded on the TSX-V. The Company's industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing an innovative suite of services to the specific needs of its clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting People Corporation's expertise and proven track record to work will make a difference to your people and your bottom line. Further information is available at www.peoplecorporation.com .
Forward-Looking Information
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Investor Relations Inquiries:
Contact - Dennis Stewner, CPA, CA CFO and COO - People Corporation (204) 940-3988 dennis.stewner@peoplecorporation.com www.peoplecorporation.com
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