VCA Antech Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Facility.Business Editors LOS LOS Length of stay, see there ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2002 VCA VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier VCA Victorian College of the Arts (Australia) VCA Vehicle Certification Agency (UK) VCA Veiligheids Checklist Aannemers Antech, Inc. (Nasdaq:WOOF) announced today that it successfully refinanced its senior credit facility. The $143.1 million of total outstanding Term A Debt and Term B Debt was replaced with new Term C Debt in an equal amount, with a 63 basis point reduction in the weighted average interest rate. For the next twelve months, the reduction in rate will result in a net annual pre-tax savings of approximately $900,000 in interest expense. The Company is evaluating the carrying value Carrying Value Also know as "book value," it is a company's total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, such as debt. Notes: This is different than market value, as it can be higher or lower depending on the circumstances. of the deferred financing costs related to the Term A and B Debt currently on its balance sheet as a result of this transaction. Bob Antin, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , stated, "I am pleased that, as a result of our better than expected performance and our improved balance sheet and reduced leverage, we were able to successfully complete this refinancing Refinancing An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt. . In addition to lowering our future interest expense, the new scheduled payments on the Term C Debt are significantly lower than the Term A and B payments, which will provide an additional source of liquidity for the Company."
Detail of Refinanced Debt
Retired Debt New Debt
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Description Balance Rate Balance Rate
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Term A Debt $ 22.6 L +300 - -
Term B Debt $ 120.5 L +375 - -
Term C Debt - - $ 143.1 L +300
Revolver (unused) $ 50.0 L +300 $ 50.0 L +300
Statements contained in this release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary substantially as a result of a variety of factors. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ are the level of direct costs and the ability of the Company to maintain gross revenue at a level necessary to maintain expected gross profit margins Gross profit margin Gross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold. gross profit margin A measure calculated by dividing gross profit by net sales. , the level of selling, general and administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. , the effects of competition, the efficient integration of the Company's acquisitions, the effects of the Company's recent acquisitions and its ability to effectively manage its growth, the ability of the Company to service its debt, the continued implementation of its management information systems, pending litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and governmental investigations, general economic conditions, and the results of the Company's acquisition program. These and other risk factors are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K, 10Q and 8-K and the reader is directed to these reports for a further discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. VCA ANTECH, INC. owns, operates and manages the largest networks of free-standing veterinary hospitals and veterinary-exclusive clinical laboratories in the country. |
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