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SMP enters $750M credit facility to fund Nissens Automotive acquisition
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
- New $750M facility includes $440M revolver and $310M term loans; matures Sept 2029.
- Proceeds will fund Nissens Automotive acquisition (announced July 10, 2024) by year-end and repay existing debt.
- Plans interest rate swaps to fix rate on ~$200M of borrowings; CFO cites flexibility for growth and shareholder returns.
- Replaces existing $625M credit facility (2022 Credit Agreement) terminated on September 16, 2024.