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Standard Motor Products closes new $500M credit facility, replaces $300M revolver
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
- New $500M facility: $100M term loan + $400M multi-currency revolver, maturing June 2027, replacing $300M revolving facility from 2015.
- Entered interest rate swap on $100M of borrowings to manage exposure to interest rate changes.
- Proceeds repay prior revolver, fees, and for general corporate purposes; CFO cites support for growth and shareholder returns.
- Revolver has $25M letter of credit sublimit; interest based on SOFR plus applicable margin (1.0%–2.0% for benchmark borrowings).
- Material domestic subsidiaries guarantee the facility, secured by substantially all personal property.