XPEL Completes $60.4M San Antonio Facility Acquisition, Secures $44.8M Loan, and Details $110M Global Investment

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XPEL completed a $60.4 million acquisition of its San Antonio facility, funded by a $44.8 million loan and $15.6 million equity, as part of a larger $110 million strategic investment in manufacturing and supply chain expansion, including a new China facility.

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• Acquisition of San Antonio Facility Completed

  XPEL, Inc. completed the acquisition of its San Antonio storage, fabrication, and warehouse facility for $60.4 million. This site will serve as the North American manufacturing and operations hub.

• New Debt Financing Secured

  A $44.8 million loan was secured from PNC Bank, National Association, to partially fund the San Antonio acquisition, bearing interest at Term SOFR Rate plus 1.25%.

• Credit Facility Amended

  The existing credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank was amended to permit the new loan and an $18 million equity investment in subsidiaries (Harvest Ventures and Harvest Industrial) for the acquisition and related expenditures.

• Strategic Global Investment Detailed

  This acquisition is part of a broader approximately $110 million investment in manufacturing and supply chain, which also includes the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in China.

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This 8-K details XPEL's significant strategic investments, including the acquisition of its San Antonio operations facility and a manufacturing facility in China, totaling approximately $110 million. The San Antonio acquisition, valued at $60.4 million, was funded by a new $44.8 million loan and a $15.6 million equity contribution. These moves aim to enhance manufacturing capabilities, consolidate operations, and support direct-market strategies in key international markets, aligning with the company's long-term growth and margin targets.