LAVAL,
QC, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Neptune Wellness
Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:
NEPT), a consumer-packaged goods company focused on plant-based,
sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced
that its nutraceuticals brand subsidiary, Biodroga Nutraceuticals
Inc. ("Biodroga"), has entered into an accounts receivable
factoring facility and inventory finance rider (collectively, the
"Facility") with Alterna Capital Solutions, LLC
("Alterna"). The amount available under the Facility at any
given time is $3 million, which may be increased in
$1 million increments up to a maximum of $8 million.
The terms of the Facility include a Funds Usage Fee of prime
plus 1% with a minimum interest rate of 9.5% per annum. Alterna was
granted a security interest in Biodroga's accounts receivable and
inventory.
The agreement will remain in effect for a 12-month period,
effective November 8, 2023, and will be automatically renewed.
Neptune provided a commercial guaranty in connection with the
Facility.
About Biodroga Nutraceuticals Inc.
Biodroga provides
product development and turnkey solutions to its customers
throughout North America. Biodroga
offers a full range of services, whether it is leveraging our
global network of suppliers to find the best ingredients or
developing unique formulations that set our customers apart from
their competition. Biodroga's core products are MaxSimil, various
Omega-3 fish oils and other nutritional products, as well as
softgel solutions. To learn more, please visit
www.biodrogasolutions.com.
About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
Neptune is a
consumer-packaged goods company that aims to innovate health and
wellness products. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in
Laval, Quebec with a United States headquarters in Jupiter, Florida, the company focuses on
developing a portfolio of high-quality, affordable consumer
products that align with the latest market trends for natural,
sustainable, plant-based and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The
Company's products are available in more than 29,000 retail
locations and include well-known organic food and beverage brands
such as Sprout Organics, Nosh, and Nurturme, as well as
nutraceuticals brands like Biodroga and Forest Remedies. With its efficient and
adaptable manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, the
company can quickly respond to consumer demand, and introduce new
products through retail partners and e-commerce channels. Please
visit neptunewellness.com for more details.
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