Lamar Advertising Company Completes Refinancing, Strengthening Balance Sheet

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Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading outdoor advertising company, has successfully completed $1.1 billion in refinancing transactions through its subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp. The refinancing includes a $400 million private placement of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2033 and a new $700 million Term Loan B facility with pricing at 150 basis points over SOFR.

The leverage-neutral transactions will boost Lamar's liquidity to over $800 million, while reducing floating interest rate exposure and extending debt maturity. The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt, including the revolving credit facility, Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, and refinancing of the existing $600 million Term Loan B.

Positive

• Increased liquidity to over $800 million
• Reduced exposure to floating interest rates
• Extended debt maturity profile
• Maintained leverage neutral position
• Secured favorable 150 basis points over SOFR pricing on Term Loan B

Negative

• Takes on $1.1 billion in new debt obligations
• Continues to carry substantial debt load

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (“Lamar”) (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, today announced that it has completed $1.1 billion in refinancing transactions through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp. (“Lamar Media”), strengthening its balance sheet and improving its liquidity.

“These transactions are a testament to the confidence that the capital markets have in our company and in the outlook for outdoor advertising,” said Lamar executive vice president and chief financial officer Jay Johnson. “Taken together, these transactions provide valuable flexibility that positions us well for continued investment and growth.”

The refinancing transactions include the sale, through an institutional private placement, of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes (the “Notes”) due 2033.

Lamar intends to use the proceeds from the Notes, after the payment of fees and expenses, to repay indebtedness outstanding under the revolving portion of its senior credit facility and its Accounts Receivable Securitization Program.

In addition, Lamar secured a new 7-year, $700 million Term Loan B facility (the “TLB”). Proceeds were used to refinance Lamar’s existing $600 million Term Loan B due 2027 and to repay a portion of the amounts outstanding under the revolving portion of its senior credit facility. The pricing on the TLB is 150 basis points over SOFR.

Collectively, the transactions, which are leverage neutral, will increase Lamar’s liquidity to more than $800 million, while reducing Lamar’s exposure to floating interest rates and extending the company’s debt maturity profile.

About Lamar Advertising Company
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with over 366,000 displays across the United States and Canada. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo, transit and airport advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 5,200 displays.

Company Contact:

Buster Kantrow
Director of Investor Relations
Lamar Advertising Company
(225) 926-1000
bkantrow@lamar.com

FAQ

What is the size of Lamar Advertising's (LAMR) recent refinancing transaction?

Lamar Advertising completed $1.1 billion in refinancing transactions, including a $400 million Senior Notes placement and a $700 million Term Loan B facility.

What are the terms of LAMR's new Senior Notes offering?

The Senior Notes offering consists of $400 million in 5.375% Senior Notes due 2033, sold through an institutional private placement.

How will the refinancing affect Lamar Advertising's liquidity?

The refinancing will increase Lamar's liquidity to more than $800 million while reducing floating interest rate exposure and extending debt maturity.

What is the pricing of Lamar's new Term Loan B facility?

The new $700 million Term Loan B facility is priced at 150 basis points over SOFR with a 7-year term.

How will LAMR use the proceeds from the refinancing?

The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt, including the revolving credit facility, Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, and refinancing the existing $600 million Term Loan B.