Avante Logixx Inc. Announces Expanded and More Flexible Banking Arrangements.

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TORONTO, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avante Logixx Inc. (TSX.V: XX) (OTC: ALXXF) (“Avante” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a senior secured Credit Agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia to replace the Company’s prior senior secured credit facilities and mortgage provided by another bank.

The new credit agreement provides an $8,000,000 revolving credit facility, a $10,000,000 non-revolving term loan facility and a $3,000,000 delayed-draw non-revolving term loan credit facility, each with a three-year maturity date ending May 19, 2024. Interest rates and standby fees are subject to a leverage-ratio pricing grid. The revolving credit facility limit is subject to a borrowing base consisting of eligible accounts receivable and inventory and the non-revolving term loan and delayed-draw credit facilities are available to fund closing and delayed purchase price payments applicable to future permitted acquisitions. Repayment of drawings under the term loan and delayed-draw credit facilities will occur at the rate of 2.50% per quarter with the remaining balance due on the maturity date. Security consists of a first secured pledge of all assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. On a rolling four-quarter basis, the Company must maintain a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.10 times and a maximum leverage ratio of Funded Debt (net of permitted cash balances and excluding the Company’s convertible debentures) to Adjusted EBITDA of 3.25 times, with a two-quarter step up following a permitted acquisition to 3.50 times.

“We are pleased to have arranged increased senior credit capacity aligned with our stated organic growth and acquisition strategies, with extended maturity dates and debt amortization requirements combined with greater covenant flexibility,” said Steve Rotz, CFO. “I look forward to a long partnership with our new senior lender.”

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 described herein 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 described herein 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 an applicable exemption from such U.S. registration requirements.

About Avante Logixx Inc.

Avante Logixx Inc. (TSXV: XX) is a Toronto based provider of high-end security services. We acquire, manage and build industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of our customers. Our businesses continuously develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to achieve their objectives. With an experienced team and a proven track record of solid growth, we are taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses to provide our customers and shareholders with exceptional returns. Please visit our website at www.avantelogixx.com and consider joining our investor email list.

Avante Logixx Inc.

Craig Campbell
CEO
(416) 923-6984
craig@avantelogixx.com

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