Clarke Inc. announces partial redemption of debentures due December 31, 2018

HALIFAX, Jan. 31, 2014 /CNW/ - Clarke Inc. ("Clarke") (TSX: CKI CKI.DB.A) announced today that it has exercised its right to partially redeem its 6% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures maturing December 31, 2018 (the "Debentures") in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the Debentures. On March 3, 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), Clarke will redeem Debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $12,000,000, representing approximately 23% of the current outstanding balance of Debentures. On redemption, Clarke will pay the holders of redeemed Debentures the redemption price (the "Redemption Price") equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Debentures to be redeemed, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon up to but excluding the Redemption Date, for a total of $1,010.19 per $1,000 principal of Debentures.

The aggregate principal amount of Debentures currently outstanding is $51,637,300. Clarke intends to use available funds to pay the Redemption Price of the Redeemed Debentures.

The Debentures to be redeemed shall be selected by the Debenture trustee on a pro rata basis to the nearest multiple of $1,000 in accordance with the principal amount of the Debentures registered in the name of each holder.

About Clarke

Halifax-based Clarke invests in a variety of private and publicly-traded businesses and participates actively where necessary to enhance performance and increase its return. Clarke's securities trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CKI; CKI.DB.A); for more information about Clarke, please visit our website at www.clarkeinc.com.

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SOURCE: Clarke Inc.