Bonterra Energy Corp. Announces Extension of Bank Line Redetermination Date

CALGARY, June 1, 2020 /CNW/ - Bonterra Energy Corp. (www.bonterraenergy.com) (TSX: BNE) ("Bonterra" or the "Company") today confirms it has executed an agreement with its syndicate of lenders to extend the annual borrowing base redetermination date on its credit facility from May 29^th to June 30^th, 2020. This extension affords both the Company and its lending syndicate additional time to evaluate the impact of current market dynamics, including the proposed programs initiated by the Federal Government through Export Development Canada and Business Development Bank of Canada, and establish a credit facility renewal that underpins Bonterra's ongoing financial flexibility. The extension agreement includes an amendment requiring unanimous lender consent for any advance that results in the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the credit facility to exceed $300 million. As at March 31, 2020, Bonterra was drawn $261 million on the Company's $325 million credit facility.

Bonterra Energy Corp. is a conventional oil and gas corporation with operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, focused on its strategy of long-term, sustainable growth and value creation for shareholders. The Company's shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "BNE".

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Forward Looking Information

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All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. The risks, uncertainties, and assumptions are difficult to predict and may affect operations, and may include, without limitation: foreign exchange fluctuations; equipment and labour shortages and inflationary costs; general economic conditions; industry conditions; changes in applicable environmental, taxation and other laws and regulations as well as how such laws and regulations are interpreted and enforced; the ability of oil and natural gas companies to raise capital; the effect of weather conditions on operations and facilities; the existence of operating risks; volatility of oil and natural gas prices; oil and gas product supply and demand; risks inherent in the ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet current and future obligations; increased competition; stock market volatility; opportunities available to or pursued by us; and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits will be derived there from. Except as required by law, Bonterra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Numerical Amounts

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