Monday, October 24, 2011

Defense and Security Stocks; UPSG (TSX-V: UZZ) Secures New Financing Facility

Edmonton, Alberta CANADA - October 24, 2011 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) - United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX-V:UZZ Venture), F.V.Ramsoondar, Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. ("UPSG" or the "Company"), (TSX-V: UZZ) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a new receivables financing agreement with an international lender based in New York City. The new facility will allow the Company to pay out its existing lender and will also provide more working capital flexibility for planned growth.
The new facility limit will be $4.5M USD, compared to the $3M CAD limit the Company has with its current lender. The new facility does not impose any financial ratio covenants, and is secured by a corporate guarantee and also a by personal guarantee of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In consideration for the personal guarantee, the Company's board of directors has agreed to issue 8 million common shares at a price of $0.05 per share to Mr. Ramsoondar, subject to the closing of the transaction and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Upon the completion of this transaction Mr. Ramsoondar's shareholdings will exceed 15% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company.
The international lender also has term debt and equity financing facilities, which the Company will consider utilizing for its acquisition growth strategies.
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For additional investor and media relations inquiries contact:
Fredy Ramsoondar CEO and Director
Email: fredy.ramsoondar@unitedprotection.com
Tel: 780-465-8101
Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks related to business development and retention, and risks related to the current economic and credit conditions. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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United Protection Security Group Inc. (TSX - V: UZZ)
5909 - 83rd Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 3Y4
Telephone (780) 465-8101
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