Exela Technologies Executes Binding $150 Million Financing Commitment from PNC Bank

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Exela Technologies has secured a new $150 million financing commitment from PNC Bank to replace its existing securitization facility. The new facility, expected to close by May 31, 2022, is anticipated to generate annual interest savings of approximately $6 million at a current interest rate of around 4.00%. This move is part of Exela's ongoing effort to improve its financial efficiency. Further details will be provided in an 8K filing after the facility's closing.

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• Secured new financing commitment of $150 million from PNC Bank.
• Estimated annual interest savings of approximately $6 million.

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- $6 million in estimated annual savings

IRVING, Texas, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exela Technologies, Inc. (“Exela”) (NASDAQ: XELA, XELAP), a global business process automation leader, today announced that it has executed a three-year financing commitment from PNC Bank to replace its existing  securitization facility.

The new PNC facility provides up to $150 million in committed financing and is expected to close on or before May 31, 2022.  Exela estimates annual interest savings from the PNC Facility at current borrowing levels of approximately $6 million based on an initial interest rate of approximately 4.00%.

The Company will provide additional details in its 8K filing upon closing of the PNC Facility.

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About Exela Technologies

Exela Technologies is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of experience operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including over 60% of the Fortune® 100. Utilizing foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela’s software and services include multi-industry, departmental solution suites addressing finance and accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and the public sector. Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and over 17,000 employees operating in 23 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner

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Investor and/or Media Contacts:

Vincent Kondaveeti
E: vincent.kondaveeti@exelatech.com

Mary Beth Benjamin
E: IR@exelatech.com

 

FAQ

What financing deal did Exela Technologies announce?

Exela Technologies announced a new $150 million financing commitment from PNC Bank.

When is Exela's new financing facility expected to close?

The new financing facility is expected to close on or before May 31, 2022.

How much annual savings is Exela expected to achieve from the new financing?

Exela estimates annual interest savings of approximately $6 million from the new financing.

What interest rate is associated with Exela's new financing commitment?

The new financing commitment has an initial interest rate of approximately 4.00%.

What will Exela do following the closing of the new financing facility?

Exela will provide additional details in its 8K filing upon closing of the new financing facility.