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EDMONTON, AB, March 31, 2025 /CNW/ - AutoCanada Inc. ("AutoCanada" or the "Company") (TSX: ACQ) a leader in Canadian automotive retail, today announced that its lenders under the Company's syndicated credit facility have agreed to increase to the Company's maximum permitted Total Net Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio from 5.50:1.00 to 6.00:1.00 for the period from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. On July 1, 2025, the Company's maximum permitted Total Net Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio will decrease to 4.50:1.00.
This is a precautionary measure taken by the Company and the lenders given the ongoing tariff environment and the unknown impact it may have on the financial results of the Company.
About AutoCanada
AutoCanada's Canadian Operations segment currently operates 64 franchised dealerships in Canada, comprised of 25 brands, in 8 provinces. AutoCanada currently sells Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, and Volkswagen branded vehicles. In addition, AutoCanada's Canadian Operations segment currently operates 4 Used Digital Division dealerships ("Used Vehicle Operations") and 12 stand-alone collision centres within our group of 29 collision centres ("Collision Centres"). In 2024, our Canadian dealerships sold approximately 85,000 new and used retail vehicles. In addition, our Collision Centres offer an opportunity for the Company to retain customers at every touchpoint within the automotive ecosystem.
AutoCanada's U.S. Operations segment, operating as Leader Automotive Group ("Leader"), currently operates 17 franchised dealerships comprised of 15 brands, in Illinois, USA. Leader currently sells Audi, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen branded vehicles. In 2024, our U.S. dealerships sold approximately 12,900 new and used retail vehicles.
Additional Information
Additional information about AutoCanada is available at the Company's website at www.autocan.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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