Chemed Renews $450M Senior Secured Credit Facility for Five Years, Adds $250M Expansion Option

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Chemed Corporation renewed its $450 million senior secured credit facilities for five years, enhancing liquidity and providing an option to expand the revolver by an additional $250 million.

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• Credit Facility Renewal

  Chemed Corporation renewed its senior secured credit facilities, establishing a new five-year, $450 million revolving credit facility, which includes $100 million for letters of credit.

• Flexible Interest Rate

  The renewed credit facilities feature a floating interest rate based on the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) plus a tiered rate that adjusts according to the company's leverage ratio.

• Expansion Option

  The agreement includes an expansion feature, allowing Chemed the opportunity to increase its revolving credit facility by an additional $250 million.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds from the credit facilities are designated for general corporate purposes, including working capital, permitted acquisitions, and share repurchases.

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Chemed Corporation has renewed its senior secured credit facilities, securing a substantial $450 million revolving credit line for the next five years. This renewal, which includes $100 million for letters of credit, is a positive development for the company's financial stability, ensuring continued access to capital for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions. The facility's floating interest rate, tied to SOFR and the company's leverage ratio, provides flexibility. Furthermore, the option to expand the revolver by an additional $250 million offers significant headroom for future growth initiatives without needing to renegotiate terms.