The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of $300 Million of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2031

Rhea-AI Summary

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) has announced a private offering of $300 million in senior secured second lien notes due 2031, subject to market conditions and an amendment to its existing asset-based revolving credit facility. The amendment aims to increase commitments by $50 million to $325 million. The notes will be guaranteed by Manitowoc's domestic subsidiaries.

Manitowoc plans to use the net proceeds to redeem all outstanding 9.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2026 and pay related fees and expenses. Any remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. They have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. without exemption or registration.

Positive

• Potential increase in credit facility commitments by $50 million to $325 million
• Refinancing of existing 9.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2026 with new 2031 notes

Negative

• Increase in long-term debt by $300 million
• Potential dilution of existing shareholders if new shares are issued

Insights

Financial Analyst

Manitowoc's proposed $300 million senior secured second lien notes offering is a strategic move to refinance its debt structure. The company aims to redeem its existing 9.00% notes due 2026, potentially reducing interest expenses. This refinancing, coupled with the planned $50 million increase in their revolving credit facility to $325 million, suggests improved liquidity and financial flexibility. However, the impact on the company's overall debt load and interest burden remains to be seen, depending on the new notes' interest rate. Investors should closely monitor the terms of the new offering, as they will significantly influence Manitowoc's future financial health and cash flow.

Market Research Analyst

This debt restructuring by Manitowoc, a key player in the crane manufacturing industry, reflects broader trends in the industrial sector. Companies are taking advantage of the current interest rate environment to optimize their capital structures. The move to increase the revolving credit facility suggests anticipation of potential growth or the need for additional working capital. This could be indicative of expected increased demand in the construction and infrastructure sectors, which are key markets for Manitowoc's products. However, investors should be cautious as the success of this strategy depends on future market conditions and the company's ability to generate sufficient cash flows to service the new debt.

Legal Expert

The offering's structure as a private placement to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S is a common approach for such transactions. This method allows Manitowoc to access capital markets quickly without the extensive SEC registration process. However, it's important to note that these notes will have liquidity in the secondary market. The company's careful wording about the offering being subject to market conditions and the amendment of the ABL facility suggests potential flexibility in timing or terms. Investors should be aware that until the offering is completed, there remains a risk of changes or even cancellation based on market reception or other factors.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) (“Manitowoc”) announced today that it has commenced a private offering (the “Offering”) of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior secured second lien notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), subject to market and other conditions, including Manitowoc entering into an amendment to its existing asset-based revolving credit facility that will among other things increase the commitments by $50 million to $325 million (as amended, the “Amended ABL Credit Facility”). The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior secured second lien basis, jointly and severally, by each of Manitowoc’s domestic subsidiaries that will continue to guarantee the Amended ABL Credit Facility. There can be no assurance that the Offering or the Amended ABL Credit Facility will be completed on a timely basis, or at all.

Manitowoc intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with other cash on hand as necessary, to (i) redeem all of its outstanding 9.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Existing Notes”); and (ii) pay related fees and expenses. Manitowoc intends to use any remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

The Notes will be offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and outside the United States to certain non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S. The Notes and related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), any state securities laws or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. This press release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Existing Notes and does not constitute a redemption notice for the Existing Notes.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Offering and the timing of the closing of the Offering and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom, are based on the current expectations of the management of Manitowoc and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “estimates,” and words of similar import. By their nature, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially include, among others:

• Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, high interest rates and recessionary concerns, as well as continuing global supply chain constraints, labor constraints, logistics constraints and cost pressures such as changes in raw material and commodity costs, have had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on Manitowoc’s ability to convert backlog into revenue which could, and has, impacted its financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations (including future uncertain impacts);
• actions of competitors;
• changes in economic or industry conditions generally or in the markets served by Manitowoc;
• geopolitical events, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East, other political and economic conditions and risks and other geographic factors, has had and may continue to lead to market disruptions, including volatility in commodity prices (including oil and gas), raw material and component costs, energy prices, inflation, consumer behavior, supply chain, and credit and capital markets, and could result in the impairment of assets;
• changes in customer demand, including changes in global demand for high-capacity lifting equipment, changes in demand for lifting equipment in emerging economies and changes in demand for used lifting equipment including changes in government approval and funding of projects;
• the ability to convert backlog, orders and order activity into sales and the timing of those sales;
• failure to comply with regulatory requirements related to the products and aftermarket services Manitowoc sells;
• the ability to capitalize on key strategic opportunities and the ability to implement Manitowoc’s long-term initiatives;
• impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets;
• changes in revenues, margins and costs;
• the ability to increase operational efficiencies across Manitowoc and to capitalize on those efficiencies;
• the ability to generate cash and manage working capital consistent with Manitowoc’s stated goals;
• work stoppages, labor negotiations, labor rates and labor costs;
• Manitowoc’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
• changes in the capital and financial markets;
• the ability to complete and appropriately integrate acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures or other significant transactions;
• issues associated with the availability and viability of suppliers;
• the ability to significantly improve profitability;
• realization of anticipated earnings enhancements, cost savings, strategic options and other synergies, and the anticipated timing to realize those savings, synergies and options;
• the ability to focus on customers, new technologies and innovation;
• uncertainties associated with new product introductions, the successful development and market acceptance of new and innovative products that drive growth;
• the replacement cycle of technologically obsolete products;
• risks associated with high debt leverage;
• foreign currency fluctuation and its impact on reported results;
• the ability of Manitowoc's customers to receive financing;
• risks associated with data security and technological systems and protections;
• the ability to direct resources to those areas that will deliver the highest returns;
• risks associated with manufacturing or design defects;
• natural disasters, other weather events, pandemics and other public health crises disrupting commerce in one or more regions of the world;
• issues relating to the ability to timely and effectively execute on manufacturing strategies, general efficiencies and capacity utilization of Manitowoc’s facilities;
• the ability to focus and capitalize on product and service quality and reliability;
• issues associated with the quality of materials, components and products sourced from third parties and the ability to successfully resolve those issues;
• issues related to workforce reductions and potential subsequent rehiring;
• changes in laws throughout the world, including governmental regulations on climate change;
• the inability to defend against potential infringement claims on intellectual property rights;
• the ability to sell products and services through distributors and other third parties;
• issues affecting the effective tax rate for the year;
• acts of terrorism; and
• other risks and factors detailed in Manitowoc's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Manitowoc undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements only speak as of the date on which they are made. Information on the potential factors that could affect Manitowoc’s actual results of operations is included in its filings with the SEC, including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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Source: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

FAQ

What is the size of Manitowoc's (MTW) proposed senior secured second lien notes offering?

Manitowoc (MTW) has announced a proposed offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured second lien notes due 2031.

How does Manitowoc (MTW) plan to use the proceeds from the notes offering?

Manitowoc (MTW) intends to use the net proceeds to redeem all of its outstanding 9.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2026, pay related fees and expenses, and use any remaining funds for general corporate purposes.

What changes are proposed for Manitowoc's (MTW) asset-based revolving credit facility?

Manitowoc (MTW) is seeking to amend its existing asset-based revolving credit facility to increase the commitments by $50 million to $325 million.

Who are the target investors for Manitowoc's (MTW) new notes offering?

The notes will be offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S.