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VALVOLINE INC (VVV): debt financing — Valvoline closes $593M Breeze Autocare buy, funds via $740M term loan, divests 45 stores
VALVOLINE INC
- Net purchase price of $593M for OC IntermediateCo, owner of Breeze Autocare and Oil Changers quick-lube stores.
- Acquisition funded by new $740M incremental term loan B (SOFR+2.0%, 7-year maturity).
- Divested 45 Breeze Autocare stores to Main Street Auto Express Oil as required by FTC clearance.
- CEO Lori Flees says deal accelerates network growth and expands customer reach.