Gevo Refinances Debt, Secures $20M Revolving Credit, and Frees $35.8M Restricted Cash

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Gevo refinanced its debt, securing $70 million in new term loans and a $20 million revolving credit facility, while redeeming $68.155 million in bonds and freeing up $35.8 million in restricted cash.

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• Secured Incremental Term Loans

  Gevo obtained $70,000,000 in incremental term loans from Orion Infrastructure Capital, consolidating existing debt.

• Established New Revolving Credit Facility

  A new revolving credit facility of up to $20,000,000 was entered into with The Huntington National Bank, providing working capital for operations.

• Redeemed Existing Bonds

  Approximately $68,155,000 of bonds related to the RNG Project Company were redeemed in full, incurring a $6,434,100 prepayment premium.

• Released Restricted Cash

  The redemption of bonds resulted in the release of approximately $35,800,000 of previously restricted cash to the company.

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Gevo, Inc. has completed a significant financial restructuring, securing a $70 million incremental term loan from Orion Infrastructure Capital and a new $20 million revolving credit facility with Huntington National Bank. This strategic move allowed the company to redeem approximately $68.155 million in existing bonds, including a $6.434 million prepayment premium, and notably released $35.8 million of previously restricted cash. The transaction aims to simplify Gevo's capital structure and enhance its liquidity and operational flexibility, which is crucial for its ongoing projects and financial stability. While the issuance of Class B Units to lenders implies some dilution, the overall impact of improved financial flexibility and cash availability is a material positive for the company.