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Verra Mobility Announces Pricing Of Extension And Amendment Of Credit Facility And Senior Notes Offering

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Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) announced the pricing of an extension and amendment to its 2018 credit agreement and new senior unsecured notes due 2029. The secured notes will mature in 2029 with a 5.5% interest rate. The Term Loan B will bear a LIBOR plus 3.25% and mature in 2028. The transaction, closing on March 26, 2021, aims to raise $650 million from the Term Loan B and $350 million from the notes to refinance existing debt, fund the acquisition of Redflex Holdings, and cover costs related to the refinancing.

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  • Successfully pricing $350 million in new senior unsecured notes.
  • Refinancing existing debt with a new $650 million Term Loan B facility.
  • Strategic acquisition of Redflex Holdings to enhance business operations.
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  • Potential risks related to customer concentration in key segments.
  • Future revenues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the rental car industry.

MESA, Ariz., March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, today announced that it has priced and allocated the extension and amendment to its existing 2018 credit agreement (as amended, the "Credit Facility") and priced new senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "Notes").

The notes will mature in 2029 and bear an interest rate of 5.5% per year payable semi-annually. The Term Loan B Facility will bear an interest rate of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 3.25%, subject to a 0.00% LIBOR floor, and will mature in 2028. The sale of the Notes and the Credit Facility extension and amendment are each expected to close on March 26, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.  

Verra Mobility intends to use the net proceeds of the new $650 million 7-year Term Loan B, $350 million of new 8-year Senior Unsecured Notes, and cash on hand to repay the existing $866 million Term Loan B due 2025, fund the purchase price for the announced acquisition of Redflex Holdings Limited, pay fees and expenses related to the refinancing and offering, and for general corporate purposes.  

The Notes were offered in a private placement and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to certain non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. Statements in this press release regarding the private offering of Notes shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any such Notes.

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility is committed to developing and using the latest in technology and data intelligence to help make transportation safer and easier. As a global company, Verra Mobility sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem – one that brings together vehicles, devices, information, and people to solve complex challenges faced by our customers and the constituencies they serve.

Verra Mobility serves the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for millions of vehicles. As a leading provider of connected systems, Verra Mobility processes millions of transactions each year through connectivity with more than 50 individual tolling authorities and more than 400 issuing authorities. Verra Mobility also fosters the development of safe cities, partnering with law enforcement agencies, transportation departments, and school districts across North America operating thousands of red-light, speed, bus lane, and school bus stop arm safety cameras. Arizona-based Verra Mobility operates in more than 15 countries. For more information, visit www.verramobility.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which address the Company's expected future business and financial performance and may contain words such as "goal," "target," "future," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "project," "may," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the benefits of the Company's strategic acquisitions, changes in the market for our products and services, expected operating results, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, and earnings guidance related to 2021 financial and operational metrics. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the disruption to our business and results of operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our revenues from key customers in the rental car industry and from photo enforcement programs; (3) customer concentration in our Commercial Services and Government Solutions segments; (4) decreases in the prevalence of automated photo enforcement or the use of tolling; (5) risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including but not limited to administrative hurdles, legislative changes, termination rights, audits and investigations; (6) decreased interest in outsourcing from our customers; (7) our ability to properly perform under our contracts and otherwise satisfy our customers; (8) our ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market; (9) our ability to keep up with technological developments and changing customer preferences; (10) the success of our new products and changes to existing products and services; (11) our ability to successfully integrate our recent or future acquisitions; (12) failures in or breaches of our networks or systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks; and (13) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by Verra Mobility. The forward-looking statements herein represent the judgment of the Company, as of the date of this release, and Verra Mobility disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in the Company's other press releases, reports, and other filings with the SEC. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand the Company's reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.

Investor Relations Contacts

Sajid Daudi
Investor Relations at Verra Mobility
480-596-2050

Marc P. Griffin
ICR, Inc., for Verra Mobility
646-277-1290
IR@verramobility.com 

 

 

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FAQ

What is the interest rate on Verra Mobility's new senior unsecured notes?

The interest rate on the new senior unsecured notes is 5.5% per year.

When will the new credit facility and senior notes close?

The transactions are expected to close on March 26, 2021.

What will Verra Mobility use the proceeds from the notes and credit facility for?

The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, fund the acquisition of Redflex Holdings, and cover fees.

What is the maturity date for the Term Loan B facility?

The Term Loan B facility will mature in 2028.

What are the risks associated with Verra Mobility's business?

Risks include customer concentration, effects from COVID-19, and competition in a rapidly evolving market.

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