Just Energy Group Inc. Redeems $25 Million of Principal on Its 9.75% Senior Unsecured Notes

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 31, 2016) - Just Energy Group Inc. ("Just Energy") (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE), announced today that it has early redeemed $25,000,000 of principal on its 9.75% senior unsecured notes due June 2018 (the "Notes") at a redemption price of $28,337,547, including accrued interest, in accordance with the Indenture dated December 12, 2012 (as amended, supplemented and restated from time to time). As of today's date, $80,000,000 of Notes remains outstanding. 

"Today is another example of our ongoing commitment to reducing debt and improving the overall financial position of the Company," commented Deb Merril, Just Energy's President and Co-CEO. "Our ability to generate significant cash flow is allowing us to aggressively reduce long-term debt and place the Company on more secure financial footing while adhering to Just Energy's commitment to maintaining a capital light business model." 

About Just Energy Group Inc.

Established in 1997, Just Energy is an energy management solutions provider specializing in electricity, natural gas, solar and green energy. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves close to two million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a wide range of energy products and home energy management services including long-term fixed-price, variable price, and flat bill programs, smart thermostats, and residential solar solutions. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Tara Energy and TerraPass.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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