Brady Corp Secures $1.0 Billion Credit Facility to Fund Honeywell PSS Acquisition

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Brady Corp entered into a new $1.0 billion credit agreement, comprising a $500 million term loan and a $500 million revolving credit facility, to finance its pending acquisition of Honeywell's PSS business.

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• New Credit Agreement

  Brady Corp secured a new $1.0 billion credit facility, replacing its previous agreement. This facility includes a $500 million term loan and a $500 million revolving credit facility.

• Financing for PSS Acquisition

  The proceeds from the term loan and revolving acquisition loans will primarily be used to finance the pending acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business and cover related transaction costs.

• Maturity and Covenants

  Both the term loan and revolving credit facilities have a final maturity date of June 12, 2031. The agreement includes a temporary increase in the maximum consolidated net leverage ratio covenant to 4.00x for four periods post-acquisition, providing financial flexibility.

• General Corporate Purposes

  Proceeds from the revolving loans and swing line loans will also be used to refinance existing indebtedness, fund capital expenditures, working capital, and other general corporate purposes.

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This 8-K formalizes the financing for Brady Corp's previously announced acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business. The new $1.0 billion credit facility, consisting of a term loan and a revolving credit line, provides the necessary capital for the acquisition and general corporate purposes. The agreement replaces a previous credit facility and includes customary financial covenants, with temporary adjustments to the net leverage ratio to accommodate the acquisition. This successful financing is a crucial step in the execution of the major M&A transaction.