U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of $100 Million Loan Repurchase

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On July 12, 2022, U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (SLCA) completed a $100 million voluntary repayment of its term loan principal, using excess cash. The repayment was made at a discount to par, enhancing the company's balance sheet and lowering leverage. CEO Bryan Shinn emphasized the strong business performance and commitment to generating free cash flow and investing in growth projects. U.S. Silica is a leading producer of commercial silica and operates 24 facilities, focusing on logistics and supply for the oil and gas industry.

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• Completed $100 million term loan repayment, improving balance sheet strength.
• Reduction in leverage enhances financial stability.
• Strong year-to-date business performance supports future cash flow generation.

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KATY, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA), a diversified industrial minerals company and the leading last-mile logistics provider to the oil and gas industry, today announced that it has completed a $100 million voluntary term loan principal repayment. The debt was retired at a discount to par using excess cash on hand. 

Bryan Shinn, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to utilize a portion of our cash flow from a very strong year to date business performance to deliver on our commitment to strengthen our balance sheet and improve U.S. Silica's leverage profile. We continue to see robust performance across both of our business segments and remain focused on the execution of our long-term strategy to create shareholder value by generating meaningful free cash flow, reducing balance sheet leverage and investing in high return industrial growth projects."

About U.S. Silica

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 122-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company currently operates 24 mines and production facilities and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Contact
Patricia Gil
Vice President, Investor Relations
(281) 505-6011
gil@ussilica.com

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FAQ

What was the purpose of U.S. Silica's $100 million loan repayment?

The loan repayment aimed to strengthen the company's balance sheet and reduce leverage.

How does the $100 million loan repayment impact SLCA's financial position?

The repayment improves SLCA's leverage profile, contributing to financial stability.

When did U.S. Silica Holdings announce the loan repayment?

The announcement was made on July 12, 2022.

What financial strategy is U.S. Silica pursuing after the loan repayment?

U.S. Silica is focused on generating free cash flow and investing in high-return growth projects.