Monro, Inc. Announces Amendment & Extension to Existing Credit Facility

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Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) has secured a new $600 million revolving line of credit, amending its existing credit facility. This amendment alters the interest rate calculation from LIBOR to 0.10% over SOFR and extends the facility's expiration from 2024 to 2027. The funds will be used for refinancing debt, acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. Citizens Bank led the nine-bank group facilitating this extension, reflecting confidence in Monro's financial stability and growth strategy.

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• Secured a new $600 million revolving line of credit.
• Interest rate calculation changed to 0.10% over SOFR, potentially lowering borrowing costs.
• Extended credit facility expiration to 2027, providing financial flexibility.
• Funds will support debt refinancing, acquisitions, and corporate purposes.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced a new $600 million revolving line of credit, which amends and extends an existing $600 million credit facility. The amendment changes the current LIBOR interest rate calculation on borrowings to 0.10% over SOFR and extends the original expiration date from 2024 to 2027.

The amended facility will be used to refinance debt, fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

Citizens Bank was Lead Left Arranger, Bookrunner and Administrative Agent in the nine-bank group.

“We are pleased to have secured an extension to our existing credit facility and we appreciate the support of our banking partners, including Citizens. The extended facility underscores their confidence in our business and our management team. We have a strong financial position allowing us to execute on our growth strategy and maintain our balanced approach to capital allocation,” said Brian D’Ambrosia, Chief Financial Officer.

The amendment and extension are effective November 10, 2022.

About Monro, Inc.

Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) is one of the nation’s leading automotive service and tire providers, delivering best-in-class auto care to communities across the country, from oil changes, tires and parts installation, to the most complex vehicle repairs. With a growing market share and a focus on sustainable growth, the Company generated approximately $1.4 billion in sales in fiscal 2022 and continues to expand its national presence through strategic acquisitions and the opening of newly constructed stores. Across approximately 1,300 stores and 9,000 service bays nationwide, Monro brings customers the professionalism and high-quality service they expect from a national retailer, with the convenience and trust of a neighborhood garage. Monro’s highly trained teammates and certified technicians bring together hands-on experience and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and address automotive needs every day to get customers back on the road safely. For more information, please visit www.monro.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may contain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words and phrases as “expect,” “estimate,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” and other similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These factors include, but are not necessarily limited to product demand, dependence on and competition within the primary markets in which the Company’s stores are located, the need for and costs associated with store renovations and other capital expenditures, the effect of general business or economic conditions on the Company’s business, including the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the economy, consumer spending levels, inflation, and unemployment, seasonality, changes in the U.S. trade environment, including the impact of tariffs on products imported from China, the impact of competitive services and pricing, product development, parts supply restraints or difficulties, the impact of weather trends and natural disasters, industry regulation, risks relating to leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), continued availability of capital resources and financing, risks relating to protection of customer and employee personal data, risks relating to litigation, risks relating to integration of acquired businesses and other factors set forth elsewhere herein and in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 26, 2022. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Source: Monro, Inc.
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Investors and Media: Felix Veksler

Senior Director, Investor Relations

ir@monro.com

Source: Monro, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new revolving line of credit for Monro, Inc. (MNRO)?

Monro, Inc. has secured a new $600 million revolving line of credit, amending an existing facility.

What is the significance of the credit facility extension for MNRO?

The extension of the credit facility to 2027 enhances Monro's financial flexibility for growth and operations.

How will Monro, Inc. use the funds from the new credit facility?

The funds will be used to refinance debt, fund acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.

Who was involved in arranging the credit facility for Monro, Inc.?

Citizens Bank was the Lead Left Arranger, Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent for the nine-bank group.