Mister Car Wash Successfully Completes Debt Refinancing
- Mister Car Wash (MCW) successfully refinances its capital structure through a series of transactions.
- Debt maturities extended and liquidity improved to support continued growth.
- Term Loan B increased to $925 million with a maturity date of 2031, while the Revolving Credit Facility was raised to $300 million with a maturity date of 2029.
- Credit spread adjustments to the SOFR benchmark were removed, reducing borrowing costs.
- Proceeds used to refinance existing debt, enhancing flexibility and liquidity for future expansion.
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Insights
Mister Car Wash's recent refinancing is a strategic move to bolster its financial structure. By upsizing and amending its Term Loan B and Revolving Credit Facility, the company has not only secured a larger credit line but also extended its debt maturities. This extension from 2026 to 2031 for the Term Loan B and to 2029 for the Revolving Credit Facility, provides a longer runway for the company to manage its debt obligations. The removal of the 0.10% credit spread adjustment aligns the company's borrowing costs more closely with the SOFR benchmark, potentially lowering interest expenses over time.
From an investor's perspective, this refinancing could be seen as a proactive measure to manage liquidity risk and support operational growth. The increased liquidity, in the form of an upsized Revolving Credit Facility, offers Mister Car Wash greater financial flexibility to pursue expansion opportunities. Additionally, the favorable terms of the refinancing, as indicated by the oversubscription of the deal, reflect positively on the company's creditworthiness and market reputation.
However, stakeholders should be aware of the potential risks associated with increased leverage. While the current terms are advantageous, the interest rate is tied to a leverage-based pricing grid, which means that fluctuations in the company's leverage could impact borrowing costs. It's important to monitor the company's leverage ratios and how they may affect future interest payments.
The refinancing transactions undertaken by Mister Car Wash demonstrate a savvy approach to capital management within the debt market. The term 'SOFR+300' indicates that the interest rate for the Term Loan B is set at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a 300 basis points margin. This reflects a relatively standard risk premium for a company of this nature and suggests that the market has confidence in Mister Car Wash's financial stability and growth prospects.
By extending the maturities of its debt, Mister Car Wash has effectively staggered its debt repayment timeline, which can alleviate short-term cash flow pressures and provide more time to allocate resources strategically. The fact that the transactions were 'well oversubscribed' signals a strong appetite from institutional investors, which could be a positive indicator for the company's stock performance in the near term.
It is also significant that the company has reduced the cost of borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. This cost reduction is a strategic financial lever that can enhance the company's net interest margin, thereby potentially improving profitability and cash flows. Investors should consider how these improved terms might translate into better financial performance and what that means for Mister Car Wash's investment potential.
Summary of Transactions
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Upsized, Amended & Extended the
$901 million $925 million 0.10% credit spread adjustment to the SOFR benchmark for all available interest periods -
Upsized, Amended & Extended the
$150 million $300 million 0.10% credit spread adjustment to the SOFR benchmark for all available interest periods and reduced the cost of borrowings under the facility - Proceeds of the transaction were used to refinance the existing Mister Car Wash Term Loan B due in 2026 and the existing Mister Car Wash Revolving Credit Facility due in 2026
- The transactions extend Mister Car Wash’s debt maturities and increase available liquidity in line with Company growth
“We are thrilled with the execution and outcome of our recent debt amendment and extension. The transactions were well oversubscribed and priced favorably to our current deals. Both are a testament to Mister’s strong business and reputation in the capital markets. The transaction provides some added flexibility and liquidity to help drive our planned Mister brand expansion and profitable growth,” said Jed Gold, Chief Financial Officer at Mister Car Wash.
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The Company will provide more details about the terms and conditions in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding Mister Car Wash’s expansion efforts and expected growth and financial and operational results for fiscal 2024 are forward-looking statements. Words including “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” or “should,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these words or expressions. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking.
These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: our inability to attract new customers, retain existing customers and maintain or grow the number of UWC members, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and rate of growth; our failure to acquire, or open and operate new locations in a timely and cost-effective manner, and enter into new markets or leverage new technologies, may materially and adversely affect our competitive advantage or financial performance; our inability to successfully implement our growth strategies on a timely basis or at all; we are subject to a number of risks and regulations related to credit card and debit card payments we accept; an overall decline in the health of the economy and other factors impacting consumer spending, such as natural disasters and fluctuations in inflation, may affect consumer purchases, reduce demand for our services and materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition; inflation, supply chain disruption and other increased operating costs could materially and adversely affect our results of operations; our locations may experience difficulty hiring and retaining qualified personnel, resulting in higher labor costs; we lease or sublease the land and buildings where a number of our locations are situated, which could expose us to possible liabilities and losses; our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and competitive position; our business is subject to various laws and regulations and changes in such laws and regulations, or failure to comply with existing or future laws and regulations, may result in litigation, investigation or claims by third parties or employees that could adversely affect our business; our locations are subject to certain environmental laws and regulations; we are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively impact our results of operations or reputation; we may be unable to adequately protect, and we may incur significant costs in enforcing or defending, our intellectual property and other proprietary rights; stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters may be limited because a small number of stockholders beneficially own a substantial amount of our common stock and continue to have substantial control over us; our stock price may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, resulting in substantial losses for investors purchasing shares of our common stock; and the other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investors Relations section of the Company’s website at www.mistercarwash.com.
Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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