Just Energy Announces Amendments to Debt Covenants

TORONTO, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just Energy” or the “Company”) (TSX:JE) (NYSE:JE) announced today that it has amended its senior secured credit facility to increase the senior debt to EBITDA covenant ratio from 1.50:1 to 2.00:1 and the total debt to EBITDA covenant from 3.50:1 to 4.00:1 with respect to the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020.  In addition, the lenders under the Company’s senior unsecured term loan facility waived compliance with the senior debt to EBITDA and total debt to EBITDA covenants contained therein for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020.   

“The relaxation of our debt covenants provides Just Energy with increased financial flexibility as we navigate the unique challenges brought about by COVID-19,” said Scott Gahn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Just Energy. “We continue to have constructive discussions with our senior lenders on a more robust extension of our credit facility to support the long-term health of the business.”

About Just Energy Group Inc.

Just Energy is a consumer company focused on essential needs, including electricity and natural gas commodities; health and well-being, such as water quality and filtration devices; and utility conservation, bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy options to consumers. Currently operating in the United States and Canada, Just Energy serves residential and commercial customers. Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, EdgePower Inc., Filter Group Inc., Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Tara Energy, and TerraPass. Visit https://investors.justenergy.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

NON-IFRS MEASURES

The financial measures, such as “EBITDA”, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), cash flow from operating activities and other measures of financial performance as determined in accordance with IFRS, but the Company believes that these measures are useful in providing relative operational profitability of the Company’s business. Please refer to “Key Terms” in the Just Energy Fiscal 2019 Annual Report’s management’s discussion and analysis for the Company’s definition of “EBITDA” and other non-IFRS measures.