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Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. Refinances
by Staff Writers
Sacramento CA (SPX) Jun 24, 2016


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Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc has announced a major refinancing that will provide it with greater financial flexibility to execute its long-term strategic agenda and substantially reduce the Company's interest expense.

The Company expects the annualized reduction of interest expense to be approximately $20 million. There also will be a one-time charge associated with the partial write-off of prior refinancing fees which is excluded from the above interest expense.

"This is a fantastic deal for our Company. We are always open to ways to further optimize our capital structure. Our decision to refinance was driven by a unique opportunity to take advantage of robust debt market conditions so that we have greater flexibility to execute our long-term strategic agenda," said Eileen P. Drake, Chief Executive Officer and President.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. acted as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners for the new facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Administrative Agent and SunTrust Bank as Syndication Agent; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, MUFG, through The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., JPMorgan, U.S. Bank National Association, Citizens Bank, N.A., Regions Bank, and Fifth Third Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents; KeyBank National Association, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Manufacturers Bank and City National Bank as Lenders.

"We are very pleased and appreciative of the strong demonstration of support from the banking community with regard to the strength of our business," said Warren G. Lichtenstein, Chairman of the Board.

On June 17, 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit facility that extends the facilities' maturity date to June 17, 2021 and replaces the existing revolving credit facility, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $350 million.

In addition, the Company entered into a delayed draw term loan facility, which is available until September 17, 2016, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $400 million. In general, borrowings under the credit facility will initially bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 225 basis points.

The Company also announced that on July 18, 2016 it intends to redeem $460 million principal amount of its 7.125% Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the "Notes"). The Company is notifying Noteholders of its election to redeem all of the outstanding Notes, at a redemption price equal to 105.344% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company intends to fund the redemption in part through a drawdown from the new delayed draw term loan facility.

Once the redemption of the Notes is completed, the Company's funded debt will primarily consist of $100 million of drawings on the new revolving credit facility, a new term loan of $400 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 225 basis points based on the Company's existing leverage ratio, and approximately $85 million of 4.0625% Convertible Subordinated Debentures. In addition, the Company's capital structure will be predominately prepayable and may be voluntarily prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty.

The new credit facility is collateralized by a substantial portion of the Company's assets, including certain real property. The Company is subject to certain limitations including, but not limited to, the ability to incur additional debt, and make certain restricted payments, such as stock repurchases and dividends. Additionally, the Company must maintain certain financial covenants.


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