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BEVERLY, Mass. and TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hamilton Thorne Ltd. (TSX-V:HTL), a leading provider of precision instruments, consumables, software and services to the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and developmental biology research markets, today reported that it has expanded its operating line of credit to US$4.5 million and renewed its US$3 million acquisition line of credit with its commercial bank to support growth and future acquisitions.
Highlights
Michael Bruns, Chief Financial Officer stated, “This increased operating line of credit plus our renewed acquisition credit facility provides us with the operating flexibility to support our growth, and when combined with the over US$9 million of cash on our balance sheet, allows us to continue to execute our acquisition program with a low cost of capital, while still keeping us well within our current comfort level of 2.5 times senior secured debt to EBITDA.”
About Hamilton Thorne Ltd. ( www.hamiltonthorne.ltd )
Hamilton Thorne is a leading global provider of precision instruments, consumables, software and services that reduce cost, increase productivity, improve results and enable breakthroughs in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and developmental biology research markets. Hamilton Thorne markets its products and services under the Hamilton Thorne, Gynemed, Planer and Embryotech Laboratories brands, through its growing sales force and distributors worldwide. Hamilton Thorne’s customer base consists of fertility clinics, university research centers, animal breeding facilities, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and other commercial and academic research establishments.
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For more information, please contact:
David Wolf, President & CEO Hamilton Thorne Ltd. 978-921-2050 ir@hamiltonthorne.ltd |
Michael Bruns, CFO Hamilton Thorne Ltd. 978-921-2050 ir@hamiltonthorne.ltd |
Glen Akselrod Bristol Investor Relations 416-737-4467 glen@bristolir.com |