Onex Prices U.S. CLO-15

All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated 

TORONTO, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onex Corporation ("Onex") (TSX:ONEX) announced today that Onex Credit Partners, LLC ("Onex Credit") priced its 15^th U.S. collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") for approximately $615 million.  The transaction will be issued by a special purpose vehicle, backed by a diversified portfolio of broadly syndicated leveraged loans.  After giving effect to the closing of this offering, Onex Credit will manage more than $10 billion.

The securities offered in this CLO have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under that Act.   This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any such securities.

About Onex

Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private equity firms.  Through its Onex Partners and  ONCAP  private  equity  funds,  Onex  acquires  and  builds  high-quality  businesses  in partnership with talented management teams.  At Onex Credit, Onex manages and invests in leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and other credit securities.  Onex has more than $32 billion of assets under management, including $6.7 billion of Onex proprietary capital, in private equity and credit securities.  With offices in Toronto, New York, New Jersey and London, Onex and the team are collectively the largest investors across Onex' platforms.

Onex' businesses have assets of $49 billion, generate annual revenues of $31 billion and employ approximately 207,000 people worldwide. Onex shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under   the   stock   symbol   ONEX.   For   more   information   on   Onex,   visit   its   website at www.onex.com.  Onex' security filings can also be accessed at www.sedar.com.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and are subject to known and unknown uncertainties and risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward- looking statements. Onex is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained  herein  should  material  facts  change  due  to  new  information,  future  events  or otherwise.

For further information:
Emilie Blouin
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: 416.362.7711