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Republic Services closes $1B term loan to fund US Ecology acquisition
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
- Unsecured term loan with aggregate lenders' commitments of $1 billion, fully funded on April 29, 2022, maturing April 29, 2025.
- Interest at base rate or forward-looking SOFR plus applicable margin based on debt ratings.
- Sustainability-linked KPIs may adjust interest rate if adopted with lender approval.
- Covenants include maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio; permits dividends and share repurchases while in compliance.
- Loan supports previously announced acquisition of US Ecology, Inc.