Armstrong Flooring Receives Approval for Additional Financing

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Armstrong Flooring, Inc. has secured approval for $24 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This funding ensures operational liquidity as the company seeks to maximize value through a sale process. The financing comes from existing lenders, including Bank of America and Pathlight Capital. Additionally, the court authorized $9 million of a $14 million Critical Vendor fund to settle pre-petition claims critical to operations. Armstrong Flooring continues its operations while engaging with potential bidders for its assets.

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• Approval for $24 million in DIP financing will support ongoing operations.
• $9 million of Critical Vendor funds approved to pay essential pre-petition claims.
• Continues business operations and is engaging with potential bidders.

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• None.

LANCASTER, Pa., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to access its consensual debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing totaling $24 million in net new money. This financing will provide the Company with the necessary liquidity to continue operating in the ordinary course as it pursues a swift, value-maximizing sale process.

The DIP financing consists of an asset-based revolving credit facility and a term loan facility (together, the “DIP Facilities”). The DIP Facilities are being provided by the Company’s pre-petition lenders, which include Bank of America, N.A. ("BANA"), other institutional lenders and affiliates of Pathlight Capital LP ("Pathlight"). BANA and Pathlight, respectively, will act as administrative agent and collateral agent under the DIP Facilities.

At yesterday’s hearing, the Company also received approval of its Critical Vendor Motion, which authorizes the Company to use $9 million of the $14 million requested. The remaining $5 million will be up for approval by the Bankruptcy Court on June 3, 2022. The $14 million of Critical Vendor funds are available for the payment of certain pre-petition claims of vendors and service providers whose goods and services are truly critical to its operations and who generally do not have existing contracts to supply.

These approvals come after a prior hearing where the Company received approval for other customary relief to support ordinary-course operations, including continuing employee wages and certain benefit programs, paying certain pre-petition claims of shippers and warehousemen, and honoring customer programs in the ordinary course of business.

The Company continues to work closely with several interested bidders for some or all of its assets and is operating its business as usual throughout the sale process.

For more information about Armstrong Flooring’s Chapter 11 case, please visit http://dm.epiq11.com/ArmstrongFlooring, email ArmstrongFlooringInfo@epiqglobal.com or call (888) 905-0459 for U.S. calls or +1 (503) 597-5611 for international calls.

About Armstrong Flooring

Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (NYSE: AFI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative flooring solutions that inspire beauty wherever your life happens. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong Flooring continually builds on its resilient, 150-year legacy by delivering on its mission to create a stronger future for customers through adaptive and inventive solutions. The company safely and responsibly operates seven manufacturing facilities globally, working to provide the highest levels of service, quality, and innovation to ensure it remains as strong and vital as its 150-year heritage. Learn more at www.armstrongflooring.com.

Forward Looking and Cautionary Statements

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Contact:
Media:		Investors:
Rachel Chesley / Diana Baldo		Amy Trojanowski
ArmstrongFlooring@fticonsulting.com		ir@armstrongflooring.com

FAQ

What is the recent development for Armstrong Flooring (AFI) regarding DIP financing?

Armstrong Flooring has received approval for $24 million in debtor-in-possession financing to support its operations during its bankruptcy proceedings.

How much Critical Vendor funding has Armstrong Flooring (AFI) received approval for?

Armstrong Flooring has received approval for $9 million out of the $14 million requested for Critical Vendor funding.

Who are the lenders providing the DIP financing for Armstrong Flooring (AFI)?

The DIP financing is provided by Armstrong Flooring's pre-petition lenders, including Bank of America and Pathlight Capital.

What is the purpose of the DIP financing for Armstrong Flooring (AFI)?

The DIP financing aims to provide the necessary liquidity for Armstrong Flooring to continue its operations while pursuing a sale process.

Is Armstrong Flooring (AFI) still operational during the bankruptcy process?

Yes, Armstrong Flooring continues its business operations as it engages with interested bidders for its assets.