SmileDirectClub Completes New $255 Million Secured Debt Facility

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SmileDirectClub (Nasdaq: SDC) announced a new $255 million secured debt facility to enhance liquidity and support growth initiatives. The loan agreement, finalized on April 27, 2022, allows the company to leverage account receivables for additional funds to drive future growth. As of the announcement, $65 million was drawn from the facility. This financial move follows operational adjustments aimed at optimizing the business's structure and focusing on core growth strategies, according to Interim CFO Troy Crawford.

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• Secured a $255 million debt facility to enhance liquidity.
• Leverages account receivables for additional funding.
• Focus on core growth initiatives to maximize return on investment.

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Increases Liquidity and Provides Greater Flexibility to Drive the Business and Support Key Growth Initiatives

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, today announced that SDC U.S. SmilePay SPV (“SPV”), a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary of the Company, completed a new $255 million secured debt facility, strengthening the Company’s liquidity and providing greater flexibility to fuel its continued operations and future growth plans.

“Earlier this year, we right-sized our operating structure and focused our business around core growth initiatives that we believe will produce the highest return on investment. This new debt facility enables us to access additional liquidity on favorable terms by leveraging our account receivables, positioning SmileDirectClub to execute its strategy to drive future growth,” said Troy Crawford, Interim Chief Finanical Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, SmileDirectClub.

The Company entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) by and among SPV, as borrower, SmileDirectClub, LLC as the seller and servicer, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and HPS Investment Partners, LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, providing a 42-month secured delayed-draw term loan facility to SPV in an aggregate maximum principal amount of up to $255 million. On April 27, 2022, $65 million was outstanding under the new Loan Agreement.

Subject to certain exceptions, the Loan Agreement is secured by first-priority security interests in SPV’s assets, which consist of certain receivables, cash, intellectual property and related assets. SPV’s obligations under the Loan Agreement are guaranteed on a limited basis by SmileDirectClub, LLC and SDC Financial LLC (collectively, the “Guarantors”).

SVB Securities served as sole placement agent to SmileDirectClub.

About SmileDirectClub
SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC) (“SmileDirectClub”) is an oral care company and creator of the first medtech platform for teeth straightening. Through its cutting-edge telehealth technology and vertically integrated model, SmileDirectClub is revolutionizing the oral care industry. SmileDirectClub’s mission is to democratize access to a smile each and every person loves by making it affordable and convenient for everyone. SmileDirectClub is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. For more information, please visit SmileDirectClub.com.

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Contact:
SmileDirectClub Media Relations: Press@SmileDirectClub.com 
SmileDirectClub Investor Relations: InvestorRelations@smiledirectclub.com

FAQ

What is the recent announcement by SmileDirectClub (SDC)?

SmileDirectClub announced a $255 million secured debt facility to improve liquidity and fund growth initiatives.

How much of the new debt facility has SmileDirectClub (SDC) drawn?

As of the announcement, SmileDirectClub has drawn $65 million from the new debt facility.

What does the new debt facility for SmileDirectClub (SDC) aim to achieve?

The facility aims to provide additional liquidity and support the company's core growth initiatives.

When was the new debt facility for SmileDirectClub (SDC) finalized?

The new debt facility was finalized on April 27, 2022.

Who is the Interim CFO of SmileDirectClub (SDC) and what did they say about the new facility?

The Interim CFO, Troy Crawford, stated that the debt facility allows for accessing liquidity on favorable terms to execute future growth strategies.