The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:), a leading manufacturer of construction machinery and equipment, has entered into a significant financial arrangement with the issuance of $300 million in senior secured notes, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing.
The Wisconsin-based company, known for its cranes and lifting solutions, announced on Thursday the successful completion of a new indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent.
The notes, bearing an interest rate of 9.250% per annum, will mature on October 1, 2031. Interest payments are due semi-annually starting April 1, 2025. The company has also retained the flexibility to redeem these notes prior to October 1, 2027, under certain conditions, and will offer to repurchase the notes upon specific change of control events at a price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
Concurrent with the issuance of these new notes, Manitowoc has also amended its existing asset-based lending (ABL) credit facility, increasing its borrowing capacity to $325 million. This amendment, effective as of September 18, 2024, extends the maturity of the ABL credit facility to September 18, 2029.
The company plans to utilize the net proceeds from the notes, along with other cash on hand, to redeem its existing 9.00% senior secured second lien notes due April 1, 2026, and to cover related fees and expenses.
The redemption of the existing notes was facilitated through a satisfaction and discharge of the previous indenture, effectively settling the company’s obligations under those instruments.
Investors and market watchers will note that the notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are therefore subject to restrictions on their transferability in the United States.
This financial move reflects Manitowoc’s proactive management of its capital structure amid the dynamic conditions of the construction machinery and equipment industry.
In other recent news, The Manitowoc Company has made significant financial moves, including the pricing of a private offering of $300 million in senior secured second lien notes due 2031.
The company intends to use the estimated $295.5 million proceeds from this offering for the redemption of all outstanding 9% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2026 and related fees and expenses. The transaction is expected to close contingent on market conditions and the finalization of the amended credit…
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