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Calfrac Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Rights Offering

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Executive Summary

  • Calfrac Well Services closed its oversubscribed rights offering, issuing 13,011,153 common shares at $2.69 each for approximately C$35 million in gross proceeds.
  • Net proceeds (plus drawdowns from the existing credit facility) will be used to redeem all outstanding US$120,000,100 of 10.875% second‑lien secured notes, extending long‑term debt maturities to July 1 2028.
  • The redemption positions Calfrac to finish the year with total long‑term debt at the lower end of its previously guided range ($200–$215 million), representing a year‑over‑year reduction of more than $100 million.

Key Details

  • Rights Offering period: closed 5:00 p.m. Toronto time on December 19, 2025; final closing date November 21, 2025.
  • Shares issued: 13,011,153 common shares at a subscription price of $2.69 per share.
  • Gross proceeds from the rights offering: ≈ C$35.0 million.
  • Oversubscription: more than twice subscribed; 96.7% of rights exercised under basic privilege.
  • No standby purchase agreement shares were required to be issued.
  • Insider participation: approximately 8.2 million shares (≈63% of the offering) purchased by directors and officers.
  • Total common shares outstanding after closing: 98,900,612.
  • Use of proceeds: combined with drawdowns from a $120 million delayed‑draw term facility and additional capacity under the existing syndicated credit facility to redeem all US$120,000,100 principal amount of 10.875% second‑lien secured notes issued by Calfrac Holdings LP.
  • Redemption expected to be completed today (December 23, 2025).
  • Post‑redemption debt outlook: long‑term debt anticipated at the lower end of guidance ($200–$215 million), a reduction of >$100 million YoY.

Notable Quotes

“Closing this oversubscribed Rights Offering with the support of a focused group of long-time shareholders is a strong endorsement of the Company’s outlook and improved financial position. The repayment of the Second Lien Notes is a meaningful milestone as it extends the Company’s long‑term debt maturities to July 1 2028, and provides certainty surrounding Calfrac’s deleveraging strategy.” – Mike Olinek, Chief Financial Officer


All monetary figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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