The Pep Boys- Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: “PBY”), the nation s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it had reduced the interest rate on its $200 million term loan facility.
The amended and restated facility was further amended to reduce the interest rate thereunder from LIBOR (with a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.75% to LIBOR (with a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.00%. The reduction in the interest rate amounts to a $1.5 million annualized interest savings.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and BoA Merrill Lynch served as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners on the transaction.
About Pep Boys
Since 1921, Pep Boys has been the nation s leading automotive aftermarket chain. With approximately 7,500 service bays in more than 750 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys offers name-brand tires; automotive maintenance and repair; parts and expert advice for the Do-It-Yourselfer; commercial auto parts delivery; and fleet maintenance and repair. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697) or by visiting www.pepboys.com.
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