Cargojet Announces the Redemption of its 5.75% Senior Unsecured Hybrid Debentures due April 30, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – Cargojet Inc. (“Cargojet” or the “Corporation“) CJT today announced its intention to redeem in full on December 27, 2024 (the “Redemption Date“) all of its then-outstanding 5.75% senior unsecured hybrid debentures due April 30, 2025 (the “Debentures“) in accordance with the provisions of the indenture (the “Indenture“) dated November 6, 2018 between the Corporation and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the “Trustee“).

The redemption price (the “Redemption Price“) for the Debentures will be 100% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. In accordance with the Indenture, Cargojet intends to satisfy its obligation to pay the Redemption Price in cash. Interest upon the entire aggregate principal amount of the Debentures will cease to be payable from and after the Redemption Date. The Corporation intends to draw approximately $117 million under its revolving operating credit facility and use such funds to redeem the Debentures. In the 15 business days preceding the scheduled Redemption Date of December 27, 2024, the Trustee is not required to transfer or exchange any Debentures.

The Debentures are listed on the TSX under the symbol “CJT.DB.E” and will be delisted from the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange in connection with the redemption of the Debentures. The 5.25% senior unsecured hybrid debentures due June 30, 2026 remain outstanding and continue to be listed on the TSX under the symbol “CJT.DB.F”.

Cargojet is Canada’s leading provider of time sensitive premium air cargo services to all major cities across North America, providing Dedicated, ACMI and International Charter services and carries over 25,000,000 pounds of cargo weekly. Cargojet operates its network with its own fleet of 41 aircraft.

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SOURCE Cargojet Inc.