SARASOTA: Helios Technologies has announced that effective October 28, 2020 the company has entered into a $900 million senior secured credit agreement, which is inclusive of a $300 million accordion feature.
Helios’s senior secured credit agreement was provided by a syndicate led by PNC Bank. The five-year agreement amends the Company’s previous credit agreement and consists of a $400 million revolving credit facility, a $200 million term loan and, subject to new or existing lenders agreeing to participate in the increase and other customary conditions, a $300 million accordion feature.
These credit facilities provide Helios with a significant increase in its borrowing capacity with an improved structure and attractive interest rate options.
Helios plans to use the proceeds of the credit agreement for repayment of its existing credit facilities, for working capital purposes, to finance acquisitions such as the recently announced purchase of BWG Holdings I Corp., based in Costa Mesa, CA, and for general corporate purposes.
“The establishment of these credit facilities not only represents a strong vote of confidence from the financial community, it importantly supports our short- and long-term growth objectives as we execute against our Vision 2025 strategy,” commented Josef Matosevic, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“We appreciate the participation of new and existing banks and believe this is a clear indication of their confidence in our business model, disciplined operating philosophy and growth opportunities,” stated Tricia Fulton, Helios’s Chief Financial Officer.
“The establishment of these credit facilities not only provides us with the funding to close on the Balboa acquisition, they also offer us liquidity to support our growth plans. We have very strong cash generation capabilities and a proven history of repaying outstanding debt in a disciplined and efficient manner, maintaining our financial strength.”
Helios Technologies is a global industrial technology leader that develops and manufactures hydraulic and electronic control solutions for diverse markets. The Company operates in two business segments, Hydraulics and Electronics.