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MRC GLOBAL INC.: M&A transaction — MRC Global secures $350M Term Loan B, repurchases $361M preferred stock, simplifies capital structure
MRC GLOBAL INC.
- New $350M Term Loan B matures Oct 2031, priced at 99.5%; interest rate is Term SOFR + 350 bps (or 325 bps based on ratings).
- Repurchased all 363,000 shares of 6.50% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for $361M plus $3.95M accrued dividends.
- Repurchase eliminates potential dilution from conversion of preferred shares; expects accretive to EPS and cash generation in 2025+.
- Director Henry Cornell to retire at 2025 Annual Meeting; no disagreement with company.
- ABL facility amendment extending maturity to 2029 is on track, expected to close in November 2024.