GreenPower Closes Third Tranche of Term Loan Offering

Core Viewpoint - GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has successfully closed the third tranche of a secured term loan offering amounting to U.S. $300 million, aimed at supporting its production and operational costs [1][2]. Group 1: Loan Details - The loans are secured by a general security agreement on the company's assets, subordinated to all senior debt, and will incur an interest rate of 12% per annum for a term of two years [3]. - The net proceeds from the loans will be allocated towards production costs, supplier payments, payroll, and working capital [2]. Group 2: Related Party Transactions - The loans involve agreements with companies controlled by the CEO and a Director, qualifying as related party transactions under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, but are exempt from formal valuation and minority approval requirements [5]. - As part of the loan agreement, the company issued 340,909 non-transferable share purchase warrants and 68,181 shares to one of the lenders [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - GreenPower designs, builds, and distributes a range of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, and cargo vans, focusing on zero-emission solutions [7]. - The company was founded in Vancouver, Canada, and has operational facilities in southern California, with a NASDAQ listing since August 2020 [7].