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Alpha Completes Refinancing of ABL

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Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) successfully refinanced its Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (ABL), now totaling $155 million and maturing in December 2024. The facility includes $125 million for letters of credit and $25 million uncommitted on a cash collateralized basis. This refinancing aims to strengthen the company's balance sheet, despite a reduced total capacity compared to prior agreements. The interest rates for letters of credit are set at 5.25% with loans drawn linked to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR).

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  • Successfully refinanced ABL totaling $155 million.
  • New facility extends maturity to December 2024.
  • Continues to cover letters of credit requirements.
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  • Total capacity is smaller than previous facility.

BRISTOL, Tenn., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, today announced the successful refinancing of its Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (ABL), which was previously set to expire in April 2022.

The new $155 million facility will mature in December 2024 and includes $125 million committed availability for letters of credit and another $25 million uncommitted on a cash collateralized basis.  Proceeds from this ABL will be the same as the prior facility: issuance of letters of credit, working capital, and incremental liquidity needs.

"Continuing our efforts to strengthen the company's balance sheet, we are pleased to close on this refinancing, which amends and extends our ABL until December 2024," said Andy Eidson, Alpha's president and chief financial officer. "Though the total capacity is smaller than our prior ABL, this new facility more than covers our letters of credit requirements and provides additional borrowing capacity. Coupled with our plans to continue substantially reducing our long-term debt level, we believe today's closing is another important step in simplifying our balance sheet and further strengthening the company financially."

Under the terms of the agreement, interest on letters of credit will be 5.25 percent.  Interest on any loans drawn on the new facility would be calculated using the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR).

The terms of the credit facility include customary representations and warranties, customary affirmative and negative covenants, and customary events of default.

Citibank serves as administrative agent and collateral agent on the refinance and BMO and Eclipse serve as co-collateral agents.

About Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, Alpha reliably supplies metallurgical products to the steel industry. For more information, visit www.AlphaMetResources.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Alpha's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These factors are difficult to predict accurately and may be beyond Alpha's control. Forward-looking statements in this press release or elsewhere speak only as of the date made. New uncertainties and risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Alpha to predict these events or how they may affect Alpha. Except as required by law, Alpha has no duty to, and does not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this press release or elsewhere after the date this release is issued. In light of these risks and uncertainties, investors should keep in mind that results, events or developments discussed in any forward-looking statement made in this press release may not occur.

INVESTOR CONTACT: ALEX ROTONEN 

MEDIA CONTACT: EMILY O'QUINN

InvestorRelations@AlphaMetResources.com

CorporateCommunications@AlphaMetResources.com

(423) 956-6882

(423) 573-0369

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SOURCE Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new total of Alpha Metallurgical Resources' ABL?

The new total of Alpha Metallurgical Resources' ABL is $155 million.

When does the new ABL facility mature?

The new ABL facility matures in December 2024.

What is the interest rate on letters of credit in the new ABL?

The interest rate on letters of credit in the new ABL is 5.25%.

How much of the new facility is available for letters of credit?

The new facility includes $125 million committed availability for letters of credit.

Who is the administrative agent for the new ABL?

Citibank serves as the administrative agent for the new ABL.

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