Timbercreek Financial Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option in Connection With Bought Offering of Convertible Debentures

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 05, 2016) -

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Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TSX: TF) ("Timbercreek Financial" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the underwriters of its bought offering of 5.40% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures of the Company due July 31, 2021 (the "Debentures") have partially exercised their previously announced over-allotment option, resulting in the issuance by the Company of an additional $5.8 million aggregate principal amount of Debentures. Such exercise of the over-allotment option brings the total aggregate principal amount of Debentures issued by the Company to $45.8 million. The Debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "TF.DB.A".

The syndicate of underwriters for the bought offering of Debentures was co-led by National Bank Financial Inc. and TD Securities Inc. and included CIBC World Markets Inc., Raymond James Ltd., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., GMP Securities L.P. and Canaccord Genuity Corp.

The Company will use the net proceeds from the exercise of the over-allotment option to repay amounts owing under its secured revolving credit facility, and will subsequently draw on the credit facility for purposes of funding future mortgage loans.

The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and accordingly may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly within the United States, its possessions and other areas subject to its jurisdiction or to, or for the account or for the benefit of a U.S. person, except where an exemption from registration is available. This news release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction.

About Timbercreek Financial

Timbercreek Financial is a leading non-bank, commercial real estate lender providing shorter-duration, structured financing solutions to qualified real estate professionals. Our sophisticated, service-oriented approach allows us to meet the needs of borrowers, including faster execution and more flexible terms that are not typically provided by Canadian financial institutions. By employing thorough underwriting, active management and strong governance, we are able to meet these needs while generating strong risk-adjusted yields for investors. Further information is available on our website, www.timbercreekfinancial.com.

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