Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Early Redemption of 5.30% Convertible Debentures Due May 31, 2022
02 February 2022 - 9:15AM
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the
“
Corporation”) (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce
that it intends to redeem early all of its outstanding $20,975,000
aggregate principal amount of 5.30% convertible unsecured
subordinated debentures due May 31, 2022 (the
“
Debentures”) on March 7, 2022 (the
“
Redemption Date”). The Debentures, which have a
maturity date of May 31, 2022, will be redeemed by the Corporation
early in accordance with the terms of the Debenture trust
indenture. The Debentures, which are listed and posted for trading
on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FC.DB.E, will cease
trading on the Redemption Date.
On the Redemption Date, the Corporation will pay
holders of Debentures a redemption price equal to $1,000 for each
$1,000 principal amount of Debentures and all accrued and unpaid
interest up to but excluding the Redemption Date. The Corporation
intends to use cash on hand to pay the redemption price of the
redeemed Debentures.
Formal notice of redemption is being delivered
to the Debenture holders through the Debenture Trustee,
Computershare Trust Company of Canada, in accordance with the trust
indenture. Beneficial holders of the Debentures are encouraged to
contact their investment dealer to coordinate the surrender of
their Debentures or if they have any questions about the
redemption. No action is required to be taken by holders of the
Debentures if they wish to have their Debentures redeemed in
cash.
About the Corporation
Where Mortgage Deals Get
Done®
The Corporation, through its mortgage banker,
Firm Capital Corporation, is a non-bank lender providing
residential and commercial short-term bridge and conventional real
estate financing, including construction, mezzanine and equity
investments. The Corporation’s investment objective is the
preservation of shareholders’ equity, while providing shareholders
with a stable stream of monthly dividends from investments. The
Corporation achieves its investment objectives through investments
in selected niche markets that are under-serviced by large lending
institutions. Lending activities to date continue to develop a
diversified mortgage portfolio, producing a stable return to
shareholders. The Corporation is a mortgage investment corporation
(MIC) as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). Accordingly, the
Corporation is not taxed on income provided that its taxable income
is paid to its shareholders in the form of dividends within 90 days
after December 31 each year. Such dividends are generally treated
by shareholders as interest income, so that each shareholder is in
the same position as if the mortgage investments made by the
Corporation had been made directly by the shareholder. Full reports
of the financial results of the Corporation for the year are
outlined in the audited financial statements and the related
management’s discussion and analysis of the Corporation, available
on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. In addition, supplemental
information is available on the Corporation’s website at
www.firmcapital.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws
including, among others, statements associated with the proposed
redemption date of the Debentures, the source of funds to complete
such redemption, the expected date that the Debentures will cease
trading, and statements related to the Corporation’s business,
including those contained in the Corporation’s Annual Information
Form for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as statements
with respect to management’s beliefs, estimates, and intentions,
and similar statements concerning anticipated future events,
results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
“outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intent”,
“estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plans” or
“continue” or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or
events. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s
current beliefs and are based on information currently available to
management.
These statements are not guarantees and are
based on our estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks
and uncertainties, including those described in the Corporation’s
Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2020 under
“Risk Factors” (a copy of which can be obtained at www.sedar.com).
Those risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks
associated with public health crises (including COVID-19) mortgage
lending, dependence on the Corporation’s manager and mortgage
banker, competition for mortgage lending, real estate values,
interest rate fluctuations, environmental matters, shareholder
liability and the introduction of new tax rules. Material factors
or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making
an estimate set out in the forward-looking information include,
among others, that the Corporation is able to invest in mortgages
at rates consistent with rates historically achieved, adequate
mortgage investment opportunities are presented to the Corporation,
adequate bank indebtedness and bank loans are available to the
Corporation, that adequate cash on hand is available to the
Corporation and a non-material impact resulting from the COVID-19
pandemic. Although the forward-looking information continued in
this new release is based upon what management believes are
reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual
results and performance will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements in this news
release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Except as
required by applicable law, the Corporation undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
No securities regulatory authority has either
approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. This
press 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 referred to herein in any state or jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to
registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
state or jurisdiction.
For further information, please contact:
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment CorporationEli
DadouchPresident & Chief Executive Officer(416) 635-0221
Boutique Mortgage Lenders®
Firm Capital Mortgage In... (TSX:FC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jan 2025 to Feb 2025
Firm Capital Mortgage In... (TSX:FC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Feb 2024 to Feb 2025