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RUSSEL METALS EXTENDS AND AMENDS CREDIT FACILITIES

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Russel Metals has successfully extended and amended its credit facilities, marking significant improvements in its debt structure. The company has extended its $400 million revolving credit facility and $50 million letters of credit facility to April 30, 2029.

Key developments include:

  • Removal of the springing lien provision
  • Maintenance of unsecured facilities with no borrowing base restrictions
  • Continuation of investment grade financial covenants
  • Cancellation of $150 million sidecar bank facility following a $300 million issuance of 4.423% Notes due in 2030

According to CFO Martin L. Juravsky, these changes provide Russel with significant liquidity, flexible financial covenants, and low-cost term debt without financial covenants, supporting the company's ongoing strategic initiatives.

Russel Metals ha con successo esteso e modificato le proprie linee di credito, apportando significativi miglioramenti alla struttura del debito. L'azienda ha prorogato la linea di credito revolving da 400 milioni di dollari e la linea per lettere di credito da 50 milioni di dollari fino al 30 aprile 2029.

Sviluppi chiave includono:

  • Eliminazione della clausola di pegno condizionato
  • Mantenimento di linee di credito non garantite senza restrizioni sul limite di prestito
  • Continuità dei covenant finanziari di livello investment grade
  • Risoluzione della linea bancaria sidecar da 150 milioni di dollari a seguito dell’emissione di obbligazioni da 300 milioni di dollari al 4,423% con scadenza 2030

Secondo il CFO Martin L. Juravsky, queste modifiche offrono a Russel una significativa liquidità, covenant finanziari flessibili e debito a termine a basso costo senza covenant, supportando le iniziative strategiche in corso dell’azienda.

Russel Metals ha extendido y modificado con éxito sus facilidades de crédito, logrando mejoras significativas en su estructura de deuda. La compañía ha ampliado su facilidad de crédito revolvente de 400 millones de dólares y su facilidad para cartas de crédito de 50 millones de dólares hasta el 30 de abril de 2029.

Los desarrollos clave incluyen:

  • Eliminación de la cláusula de gravamen condicional
  • Mantenimiento de facilidades no garantizadas sin restricciones en la base de préstamos
  • Continuación de convenios financieros con calificación de grado de inversión
  • Cancelación de la facilidad bancaria sidecar de 150 millones de dólares tras la emisión de notas por 300 millones de dólares al 4.423% con vencimiento en 2030

Según el CFO Martin L. Juravsky, estos cambios proporcionan a Russel una liquidez significativa, convenios financieros flexibles y deuda a plazo de bajo costo sin convenios, apoyando las iniciativas estratégicas continuas de la empresa.

Russel Metals는 신용 시설을 성공적으로 연장 및 수정하여 부채 구조에 중요한 개선을 이루었습니다. 회사는 4억 달러 회전 신용 한도5천만 달러 신용장 한도를 2029년 4월 30일까지 연장했습니다.

주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 조건부 담보 설정 조항 제거
  • 차입 한도 제한 없는 무담보 시설 유지
  • 투자 등급 금융 약정 지속
  • 2030년 만기 4.423% 채권 3억 달러 발행에 따른 1억 5천만 달러 사이드카 은행 시설 해지

재무책임자 Martin L. Juravsky에 따르면, 이 변경사항들은 Russel에 상당한 유동성, 유연한 금융 약정 및 금융 약정 없는 저비용 장기 부채를 제공하여 회사의 지속적인 전략적 이니셔티브를 지원합니다.

Russel Metals a réussi à prolonger et modifier ses facilités de crédit, marquant des améliorations significatives dans sa structure d'endettement. La société a étendu sa facilité de crédit renouvelable de 400 millions de dollars et sa facilité de lettres de crédit de 50 millions de dollars jusqu'au 30 avril 2029.

Les points clés incluent :

  • Suppression de la clause de nantissement conditionnelle
  • Maintien des facilités non garanties sans restrictions de base d'emprunt
  • Continuation des engagements financiers de qualité investment grade
  • Annulation de la facilité bancaire sidecar de 150 millions de dollars suite à une émission de billets à 4,423% pour 300 millions de dollars échéant en 2030

Selon le directeur financier Martin L. Juravsky, ces changements offrent à Russel une liquidité importante, des engagements financiers flexibles et une dette à terme à faible coût sans engagements financiers, soutenant les initiatives stratégiques en cours de l'entreprise.

Russel Metals hat seine Kreditfazilitäten erfolgreich verlängert und angepasst, was bedeutende Verbesserungen in der Schuldenstruktur darstellt. Das Unternehmen hat seine 400 Millionen Dollar revolvierende Kreditfazilität und die 50 Millionen Dollar Akkreditivfazilität bis zum 30. April 2029 verlängert.

Wesentliche Entwicklungen umfassen:

  • Entfernung der bedingten Verpfändungsklausel
  • Beibehaltung unbesicherter Fazilitäten ohne Beschränkungen der Kreditbasis
  • Fortführung von Finanzklauseln auf Investment-Grade-Niveau
  • Auflösung der 150 Millionen Dollar Sidecar-Bankfazilität nach einer Emission von 300 Millionen Dollar 4,423% Notes mit Fälligkeit 2030

Dem CFO Martin L. Juravsky zufolge bieten diese Änderungen Russel erhebliche Liquidität, flexible Finanzklauseln und kostengünstige Endfälligkeiten ohne Finanzklauseln, wodurch die laufenden strategischen Initiativen des Unternehmens unterstützt werden.

Positive
  • Extended $400M revolving credit and $50M letters of credit facilities to April 2029
  • Removed springing lien provision, maintaining unsecured status with no borrowing base restrictions
  • Successfully completed $300M Notes issuance at 4.423% due 2030
  • Maintains investment grade financial covenants
  • Significant liquidity position with flexible financial covenants
Negative
  • Cancelled $150M sidecar bank facility that was due in 2026
  • EXTENDED MATURITIES ON $450 MILLION OF FACILITIES TO APRIL 2029
  • REMOVED SPRINGING LIEN PROVISION
  • CANCELLED $150 MILLION SHORT TERM SIDECAR FACILITY

TORONTO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces that it has extended its $400 million revolving credit facility and $50 million letters of credit facility to April 30, 2029.  In addition, the facilities were amended to remove the springing lien provision.  The facilities remain unsecured with no borrowing base restrictions and investment grade financial covenants.  In addition, as a result of the recently completed $300 million issuance of 4.423% Notes due in 2030, Russel has cancelled its $150 million sidecar bank facility that was set to expire in 2026.

Martin L. Juravsky, Executive Vice President and CFO of Russel commented, "The recently completed $300 million term debt offering, in conjunction with this extension and amendment of the bank agreement, are further milestones in the evolution of our debt structure.  We have significant liquidity, flexible financial covenants in our bank agreement, and a low-cost source of term debt with no financial covenants which should allow us to continue with our strategic initiatives."

About Russel Metals Inc.
Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value added processing.  It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors.  Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.  Its energy filed stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers.  Its steel distributors act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

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While we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct, and our forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon.  These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, we do not assume any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What are the key terms of Russel Metals (RUSMF) credit facility extension in April 2029?

Russel Metals extended its $400 million revolving credit facility and $50 million letters of credit facility to April 30, 2029. The facilities are unsecured, have no borrowing base restrictions, and maintain investment grade financial covenants.

How much did Russel Metals (RUSMF) raise in Notes, and what is the interest rate?

Russel Metals completed a $300 million issuance of Notes with a 4.423% interest rate, due in 2030.

What happened to Russel Metals (RUSMF) $150 million sidecar facility?

Russel Metals cancelled its $150 million sidecar bank facility that was set to expire in 2026, following the completion of their $300 million Notes issuance.

What changes were made to Russel Metals (RUSMF) credit facilities in 2025?

In April 2025, Russel Metals removed the springing lien provision from their facilities, extended maturities on $450 million of facilities to 2029, and cancelled their $150 million short-term sidecar facility.

How does the 2025 debt restructuring benefit Russel Metals (RUSMF)?

The restructuring provides Russel Metals with significant liquidity, flexible financial covenants, and a low-cost source of term debt with no financial covenants, enabling them to pursue strategic initiatives.
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