TBC Corporation Obtains New Credit Facility
June 23 2005 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
TBC Corporation Obtains New Credit Facility PALM BEACH GARDENS,
Fla., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TBC Corporation
(NASDAQ:TBCC), one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive
replacement tires, announced today that the Company has entered
into a new five-year financing agreement that will provide for a
$100 million term loan and a $225 million revolving credit facility
at interest rates 75 to 100 basis points lower than the $116
million term loan and $121.5 million revolving credit facility
previously in place. JP Morgan Chase served as advisor to the
Company and as lead arranger for the new credit facility. Larry
Day, TBC President and CEO, stated, "Our new credit facility will
provide us with enhanced financial flexibility on more favorable
terms. We felt it was in the best long-term interests of the
Company to take advantage of the lower interest rates available to
us today. We are pleased that the facility was oversubscribed and
that the bank group recognizes the attractive growth prospects
offered by TBC." About TBC: TBC Corporation is one of the nation's
largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a
multi-channel strategy. The Company's retail operations include
company-operated retail centers under the "Tire Kingdom,"
"Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers" and "National Tire &
Battery" brands and franchised retail tire stores under the "Big O
Tires" brand. TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire
chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout
the United States and in Canada and Mexico. The Company's
proprietary brands of tires have a longstanding reputation for
quality, safety and value. TBC Corporation Safe Harbor Statement
This document contains "forward-looking statements," as that term
is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, regarding expectations for future financial performance,
which involve uncertainty and risk. It is possible that the
Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations
due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to: changes
in economic and business conditions in the world; increased
competitive activity; consolidation within and among competitors,
suppliers and customers; unexpected changes in the replacement tire
market; the Company's inability to attract as many new franchisees
or open as many distribution outlets as stated in its goals;
changes in the Company's ability to identify and acquire additional
companies in the replacement tire industry and successfully
integrate acquisitions and achieve anticipated synergies or
savings; fluctuations in tire prices charged by manufacturers,
including fluctuations due to changes in raw material and energy
prices, changes in interest and foreign exchange rates; the
cyclical nature of the automotive industry and the loss of a major
customer or program. It is not possible to foresee or identify all
such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this release are
based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in
light of its experience and perception of historical trends,
current conditions, expected future developments and other factors
it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such statements are not a
guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments
may differ materially from those projected. The Company makes no
commitment to update any forward-looking statement included herein,
or to disclose any facts, events or circumstances that may affect
the accuracy of any forward-looking statement. Additional
information on factors that could potentially affect the Company or
its financial results may be found in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: TBC Corporation
CONTACT: Thomas W. Garvey, Executive V.P. & Chief Financial
Officer of TBC Corporation, +1-561-227-0955; or Investors: Betsy
Brod or Jonathan Schaffer, both of Brod & Schaffer, LLC,
+1-212-750-5800, for TBC Corporation Web site:
http://www.tbccorp.com/
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