urban-gro, Inc. Finalizes $10 Million Interest-Only Revolving Asset-Based Lending Facility


LAFAYETTE, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), an integrated professional services and consulting firm, today announced that UG Construction, Inc. (“the Borrower”), the Company’s wholly-owned construction subsidiary, has finalized an interest-only revolving asset-based lending facility (“the ABL”) in the amount of $10 million dollars.

Bradley Nattrass, Chairman and CEO, commented, “As we continue to sign larger deals in multiple market sectors, particularly the design-build contracts led by our construction division, it is important that we have continued access to non-dilutive working capital. This ABL will provide us with the financial flexibility to better manage working capital needs as related to supporting our strengthening growth trajectory.”

The ABL expires in March 2025 and is subject to an automatic nine-month renewal if the Borrower complies with all terms of the loan agreement and secures lender approval. The Company has filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission detailing all terms and conditions of the ABL. The ABL will replace an $8 million facility that the Company discussed on its third-quarter earnings call that was never formally executed as it was not drawn upon.

Bancroft Capital, LLC served as the exclusive placement agent to the Company for the transaction.

About urban-gro, Inc.

urban-gro, Inc.® (Nasdaq: UGRO) is an integrated professional services consulting firm delivering professional services and solutions across architecture, design, engineering, equipment integration, and construction management. Our multi-sector expertise encompasses a diverse set of projects across a host of industries such as CEA, light industrial, healthcare, hospitality, laboratories, and more. Our dedicated and innovative team is fueled by a commitment to empower our clients by providing exceptional customer experiences throughout the project lifecycle and beyond, including post-operational support. With offices across North America and in Europe, we deliver Your Vision – Built. Learn more by visiting www.urban-gro.com.

About Bancroft Capital, LLC.

Bancroft Capital, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is the premier preferred provider of Institutional Broker-Dealer and Capital Markets services. Bancroft was founded by a disabled Navy veteran and was built upon a commitment to service: service to clients, country, veterans and first responders. A for-profit company, Bancroft rises above the competition on the merit of content and leadership derived from industry veterans with 40+ years of industry pedigree; and on the foundation of a commitment to offer meaningful training/ employment to service-disabled veterans, first responders, and military spouses through their Veteran Training Program.

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Investor Contacts:

Dan Droller – urban-gro, Inc.
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Jeff Sonnek – ICR, Inc.
(720) 730-8160
investors@urban-gro.com

Media Contact:

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