DivestmentAug 6, 2026, 04:24 PM
Hydrofarm Sells Aurora Peat Products for $16M, Reduces Debt
AI Summary
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aurora Peat Products ULC (APP), to 2817049 Alberta Ltd. for $16 million. The transaction, which included a $5 million secured promissory note, will see net proceeds of $14.88 million applied to reduce the company's outstanding senior secured term loan. This divestment aims to optimize Hydrofarm's portfolio, simplify its operating model, and strengthen its capital structure, while also launching 'Project Agility' to scale its logistics services platform.
Key Highlights
- Hydrofarm sold Aurora Peat Products (APP) for $16 million.
- The sale included a $5 million secured promissory note from the buyer.
- Net proceeds of $14.88 million will reduce the company's $125 million term loan.
- The transaction resulted in an estimated pre-tax gain on sale of $0.624 million.
- Hydrofarm and APP entered into a Supply Agreement for ongoing commercial relationship.
- Hydrofarm launched 'Project Agility' to scale its logistics services platform.
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