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Creative Realities closes CAD$70M CDM acquisition, secures $36M term loan and $30M preferred stock
CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.
- Acquired CDM Business for ~CAD$70M from Cineplex; used proceeds from new credit facility and preferred stock offering.
- Entered $36M term loan and $22.5M revolver with First Merchants Bank, maturing Nov 2028 at SOFR+2.75%-3.50%.
- Closed $30M offering of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ($1,000 stated value, convertible at $3.00/share) with North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund.
- Board expanded from 4 to 7 directors; appointed Thomas B. Ellis, Michael Bosco (buyer designees) and Dan McGrath (Cineplex COO).
- CEO Richard Mills received a $270,000 transaction bonus for services in connection with the credit agreement, offering, and acquisition.