debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Scripps completes $1.2B refinancing, extends maturities on term loans and revolver
E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- Refinanced $110.8M of B-2 term loans into new B-2 loans due 2028; repaid remaining $608.5M with cash and new A/R securitization proceeds.
- Refinanced $540.2M (99.8%) of existing B-3 term loans with $340.2M new B-3 loans due 2029 and $200M new B-2 loans due 2028.
- Replaced existing revolver with $208M revolver due July 2027 and $70M non-extended revolver due Jan 2026.
- Entered new $450M accounts receivable securitization facility; drew $362.1M at closing.
- Post-closing: $545.2M new B-2 loans, $340.2M new B-3 loans, $278M total revolving commitments.