Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Announces Opportunistic Term And Revolving Loan Repricing
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) has successfully amended its credit agreement, resulting in a reduced interest rate margin on its term and revolving loans by 60 basis points. The amendment could lead to over $5 million in annual cash interest savings. The maturity of the loans remains unchanged. Financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, BMO Capital Markets, Truist Securities, Capital One, and Fifth Third Bank facilitated the transaction.
January 19, 2024 | 9:08 pm
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Dave & Buster's has reduced its interest expenses through a credit agreement amendment, which is expected to save the company over $5 million annually.
The reduction in interest rates is likely to decrease Dave & Buster's financial expenses, improving net income and cash flow. This could be viewed positively by investors, potentially leading to a short-term increase in the stock price.
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BMO Capital Markets Corp. was involved as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner for the credit agreement amendment of Dave & Buster's.
BMO Capital Markets' role in the transaction is part of its standard services and is not expected to have a substantial short-term impact on its stock price.
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Capital One, N.A. acted as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner for Dave & Buster's credit agreement amendment.
Capital One's role in the transaction is consistent with its banking activities and is not expected to have a major short-term impact on its stock price.
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Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. participated as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner in Dave & Buster's credit agreement amendment.
While Deutsche Bank's role in the transaction is positive, it is unlikely to have a significant short-term impact on the bank's stock price due to the scale of the bank's operations relative to this single transaction.
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Fifth Third Bank, National Association was a joint lead arranger and bookrunner in the amendment of Dave & Buster's credit agreement.
Fifth Third Bank's participation in the deal is part of its regular banking services and is unlikely to have a significant short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
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JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acted as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner for Dave & Buster's credit agreement amendment.
JPMorgan Chase's involvement is a routine part of its banking services and is not expected to materially affect its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
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Truist Securities Inc. participated as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner in the repricing of Dave & Buster's loans.
Truist Securities' involvement in the deal is a regular part of its business and is not likely to have a significant short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
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Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as a joint lead arranger and bookrunner in the amendment of Dave & Buster's credit agreement.
Wells Fargo's participation in the deal is part of its normal business operations and is unlikely to have a significant short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
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