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TORONTO , May 21, 2026 /CNW/ - Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX: CHE.UN) (OTCQX®: CGIFF) ("Chemtrade" or the "Fund") announced today that it will redeem on June 30, 2026 (the "Redemption Date") all of its remaining 7.00% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures that mature on June 30, 2028 (CUSIP No. 16387PAM5) (the "2028 Debentures") in accordance with the terms of the trust indenture, as amended and supplemented by supplemental indentures thereto (collectively, the "Indenture"), pursuant to which they were issued (the "Redemption").

On the Redemption Date, holders of the 2028 Debentures will receive approximately $1,034.712329 for each $1,000 principal amount of 2028 Debentures, representing their par value, plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon to but excluding the Redemption Date. The 2028 Debentures that are redeemed in connection with the Redemption will cease to bear interest from and after the Redemption Date. Formal notice of redemption is being delivered to the holders of the 2028 Debentures today in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. The aggregate principal amount of 2028 Debentures outstanding as of the date hereof is $25,521,000.

Rohit Bhardwaj, Chief Financial Officer of Chemtrade, commented, "The redemption of the remaining convertible debentures represents a significant milestone for Chemtrade that simplifies and optimizes our capital structure by fully removing dilutive instruments."

"Over the last two years, we have pursued a strategy of strengthening our balance sheet. Elimination of securities with inherent dilutive features was a key pillar of this strategy and we are pleased to have executed it successfully. Chemtrade now stands on a firmer capital foundation," continued Mr. Bhardwaj.

"Looking forward, our financial priorities remain unchanged as we continue to optimize our capital structure, maintain financial discipline, and return capital to our unitholders," concluded Mr. Bhardwaj.

Chemtrade will use cash on hand, or a combination of cash on hand and draws on its credit facilities, to fund the Redemption.

About Chemtrade

Chemtrade operates a diversified business providing industrial chemicals and services to customers in North America and South America. Chemtrade is one of North America's largest suppliers of sulphuric acid, spent acid processing services, inorganic coagulants for water treatment, sodium chlorate, sodium nitrite and sodium hydrosulphite. Chemtrade is also a leading producer of high purity sulphuric acid for the semiconductor industry in North America. Chemtrade is a leading regional supplier of sulphur, chlor-alkali products, and zinc oxide. Additionally, Chemtrade provides value-added water solutions, as well as industrial services such as processing by-products and waste streams.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the Securities Act (Ontario). Forward-looking statements can be generally identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "expected", "intend", "may", "will", "project", "plan", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. Specifically, forward-looking statements in this news release include statements respecting certain future expectations about the Fund's intention to redeem the 2028 Debentures and the expected sources of funding with respect thereto.

Forward-looking statements in this news release describe the expectations of the Fund and its subsidiaries as of the date hereof. These statements are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including without limitation the risks and uncertainties detailed under the "Risk Factors" section of the Fund's latest Annual Information Form and the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of the Fund's most recent Management's Discussion & Analysis.

Although the Fund believes the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, and they should not be unduly relied upon. With respect to the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, the Fund has made assumptions regarding: the timing and completion of the Redemption; there being no significant disruptions affecting the operations of the Fund and its subsidiaries; the timely receipt of required regulatory approvals; and global economic performance.

Except as required by law, the Fund does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund with the securities regulatory authorities, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

SOURCE Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund