Guess?, Inc announced that it has entered into a five-year $200 million secured revolving credit facility with a global and strategic syndicate of banks led jointly by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
This new credit facility, which includes an additional $100 million accordion feature, replaces the Company's existing $85 million revolving line of credit which was scheduled to mature September 30, 2011.
Commenting on the announcement, Maurice Marciano, Chairman of the Board, stated, "The favorable terms of the new facility capitalize on the Company's solid financial position and our consistent track record of strong performance. We have assembled a premier group of banks with a presence in all the major markets of the world where we operate and we value their continued support as they have all been key relationships for the Company."
Mr. Marciano continued, "Our credit facility, combined with the Company's operating cash flows and strong balance sheet and cash position, provide us the platform to access well over $1 billion of potential capital to pursue our global expansion efforts and any other opportunities."
At the time of closing, there were no borrowings due under the prior credit facility other than normal letter of credit obligations.