August 4, 2026, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. (“Diamond Estates” or the “Company”) (DWS-V) announces that effective July 31, 2026 it entered into a further amendment (the “Ninth Amendment”) to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “SARCA”) with Bank of Montreal. Capitalized terms not defined below are defined in the SARCA. The notable terms of the Eighth Amendment are as follows:
· Maturity Date. The maturity date of the SARCA was extended to October 30, 2026.
· Interest Rates. The interest rates are unchanged from the last amendment to the SARCA.
“We want to thank Bank of Montreal for its ongoing support as Diamond Estates continues to execute on its strategic and financial priorities” said Andrew Howard, President and CEO of the Company.
About Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Inc.
Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Inc. is a producer of high-quality wines and ciders as well as a sales agent for over 120 beverage alcohol brands across Canada. The Company operates four facilities, three in Ontario and one in British Columbia, that produce predominantly VQA wines under such well-known brand names as 20 Bees, Creekside, D'Ont Poke the Bear, EastDell, Lakeview Cellars, Mindful, Shiny Apple Cider, Fresh Wines, Red Tractor, Seasons, Serenity and Backyard Vineyards.
Through its commercial division, Trajectory Beverage Partners, the Company serves as the sales agent for a wide range of leading international beverage brands.
Wine Portfolio:
Trajectory represents renowned wine brands, including Fat Bastard and Gabriel Meffre from France; Kaiken from Argentina; Kings of Prohibition from Australia; Yealands, Kono, Tohu, and Joiy Sparkling Wine from New Zealand; Talamonti and Cielo from Italy; Bodegas Muriel from Rioja; Porta 6, Julia Florista, Boas Quintas, Catedral, and Cabeca de Toiro from Portugal; as well as C.K Mondavi & Family, Charles Krug, Line 39, Harken, FitVine, and Rabble from California. Trajectory also represents a broad portfolio of wines sold exclusively to restaurants, bars and private consumers.
Spirits Portfolio:
The Company also represents distinguished spirit brands such as Cofradia Tequila, Siempre Tequila, Chisme Tequila, Hussong’s Tequila, and Chica Chida Agave Spirit from Mexico; Islay Mist and Waterproof blended Scotch whiskies from Scotland; Glen Breton Canadian whiskies from Nova Scotia; Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur from the UK; Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, 360 Vodka, and Holladay Bourbon from the USA; Giffard Liqueurs from France; and Becherovka from the Czech Republic.
Beer, Cider, and RTD Portfolio:
In the beer, cider, and ready-to-drink (RTD) categories, Trajectory represents Darling Mimosa, Protini Beverages from Ontario; Mountain Joe RTDs from Alberta; Warsteiner and Konig Ludwig from Germany.
For more information, please contact:
Andrew Howard Basman Alias
President & CEO Chief Financial Officer
ahoward@diamondwines.com balias@diamondwines.com
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