KORE Group Holdings Secures $325M Debt Financing for Going-Private Merger

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KORE Group Holdings filed an amendment detailing the $325 million debt financing and equity contributions secured for its going-private merger at $9.25 per share, confirming the funding is in place and the deal is not subject to a financing condition.

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• Debt Financing Secured

  KONA Parent, L.P. secured $325 million in senior secured first lien loan facilities from WhiteHorse Capital Origination, LLC and Fortress Credit Corp. to fund the acquisition.

• Merger Consideration Confirmed

  The definitive merger agreement, announced on February 26, 2026, will result in shareholders receiving $9.25 per share in cash.

• Equity Contribution Details

  The Sponsor (Searchlight Capital Partners) will contribute a minimum of $90 million in new cash equity, ensuring at least 50% equity in the pro forma consolidated capitalization.

• No Financing Condition

  The consummation of the merger is not subject to a financing condition, enhancing deal certainty.

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This amendment provides crucial details on the financing structure for the previously announced going-private transaction. The securing of $325 million in debt facilities and the confirmation of a significant equity contribution from the sponsor, coupled with the absence of a financing condition, substantially de-risks the merger's completion. This update is vital for investors tracking the finalization of the acquisition at $9.25 per share.