Genesco Amends Credit Agreement, Extends Maturity to 2031, and Secures Favorable Terms

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Genesco Inc. amended its credit agreement, extending the maturity date to 2031, easing financial covenants, and reducing the Term SOFR interest rate for domestic borrowings.

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• Credit Agreement Maturity Extended

  The maturity date of the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement has been extended by four years, from January 28, 2027, to January 16, 2031.

• Financial Covenant Flexibility

  The company is now only required to comply with financial covenants (minimum fixed charge coverage ratio) if Excess Availability is less than the greater of $22.5 million or 10% of the loan cap, providing increased operational flexibility.

• Reduced Domestic Borrowing Costs

  The amendment removes the credit spread adjustment and reduces the Term SOFR interest rate for domestic borrowings, potentially lowering interest expenses.

• Canadian Rate Benchmark Update

  Conforming changes were made to replace the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate with the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (Term CORRA) for Canadian borrowings.

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Genesco Inc. has significantly strengthened its financial position by amending its credit agreement. The extension of the maturity date by four years to 2031 provides long-term liquidity and stability. The modification of financial covenants, requiring compliance only when excess availability falls below a certain threshold, offers greater operational flexibility. Additionally, the reduction in the Term SOFR interest rate for domestic borrowings will lead to lower borrowing costs. These changes reflect a positive outlook from lenders and enhance the company's financial runway.