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Forward Air subsidiary secures $1.125B term loan to finance Omni merger, placed in escrow
FORWARD AIR CORP
- GN Loanco, LLC obtained $1.125B senior secured term B loans from Citibank; mature Dec 19, 2030.
- Proceeds deposited into escrow; will fund cash consideration and refinance debt if merger closes.
- Interest at SOFR + 4.50% or base rate + 3.50%; 1% annual amortization after merger close.
- If merger not closed by Feb 12, 2024 or terminated, loans subject to special mandatory prepayment.
- Merger (announced Aug 10, 2023) remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings in TN and DE.