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BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. (BBBY): debt financing — Beyond expands Kirkland's credit facility by $5.2M, agrees to buy Kirkland's brand for $5M, removes standstill
BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.
- Provided additional $5.2M term loan to Kirkland's; can convert debt into KIRK shares up to 19.90% of outstanding.
- Agreed to buy Kirkland's trademarks and domain names for $5M, subject to Bank of America consent.
- Collaboration fee increased from 0.25% to 0.50% of Kirkland's retail store revenue; 3% royalty eliminated.
- License expanded to include Bed Bath & Beyond Home and buybuy BABY trademarks for neighborhood stores.
- Standstill and transfer restrictions removed; Beyond may appoint third director if it owns >50% of KIRK.