CVG Receives B2 Credit Rating from Moody’s Investors Service

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CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI) announced a B2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service for its new senior secured first lien credit facilities, indicating a stable outlook. This new debt facility, initiated in April 2021, introduces increased flexibility for expansion into growth markets such as Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicles. The refinancing extends debt maturities to 2026 and is expected to enhance free cash flow generation by approximately $12 million annually by reducing cash interest expenses.

Positive

• Moody’s assigned a B2 rating to CVGI's new senior secured first lien credit facilities with a stable outlook.
• The new debt facility enhances financial flexibility for expansion into high-growth markets.
• Refinancing extends debt maturities to 2026, reducing cash interest expenses by approximately $12 million annually.

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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI) (“CVG” or the “Company”) today announced that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) assigned a B2 rating to its new senior secured first lien credit facilities with a stable outlook.

Chris Bohnert, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We are pleased with the new debt facility and the consistent ratings from Moody’s. The new debt facility consummated in April 2021 provides increased flexibility as we expand into new end markets with the goal of accelerating CVG’s growth while reducing the Company’s historical cyclicality. Our expansion into Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicle markets opens CVG to secular growth markets and we continue to review opportunities for further market and product expansion as we strive to transform our business.”

Moody’s rating actions reflect the leverage neutral nature of CVG’s refinancing in April 2021 with debt at the same class. Proceeds from CVG’s new bank term loan and some cash repaid in full the first lien bank credit facility due in 2023. CVG’s new capital structure extends debt maturities to 2026 and also enhances free cash flow generation by reducing cash interest expense by approximately $12 million per year.

Investor Contact:
Christopher Bohnert, Chief Financial Officer
CVG
IR@CVGRP.com
(614) 289-0414

About CVG

CVG is a global provider of components and assemblies into two primary end markets – the global vehicle market and the U.S. technology integrator markets. The company provides components and assemblies to global vehicle companies to build original equipment and provides aftermarket products for fleet owners. The company also provides mechanical assemblies to warehouse automation integrators and to U.S. military technology integrators. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

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FAQ

What does the B2 rating from Moody's mean for CVGI?

The B2 rating indicates a stable outlook for CVGI's new senior secured first lien credit facilities.

How does CVGI plan to improve its financial performance?

CVGI aims to expand into the Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicle markets to drive growth.

What are the financial implications of CVGI's refinancing in April 2021?

The refinancing extends debt maturities to 2026 and is expected to save approximately $12 million in cash interest expenses annually.

What markets is CVGI focusing on for expansion?

CVGI is focusing on the Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicle markets for future growth.