The terms of the Agreement provide for a comprehensive restructuring of the Company's balance sheet (the "Prearranged Plan") to be implemented through the commencement of Chapter 11 cases. The Prearranged Plan, if implemented, will result in the elimination of approximately
During the Chapter 11 proceedings, the Company will continue to operate its business in the normal course without disruption to its vendors, customers, or employees, and will have sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations during the restructuring process. Through certain motions filed concurrent with the Chapter 11 cases (the "First Day Motions"),
In addition, the Company has received commitments from its various pre-petition lenders for
"We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with our various lenders," said Mr.
The Prearranged Plan, First Day Motions, and DIP/Exit Facilities are subject to court approval and, as such, final terms of any restructuring transaction may differ. If approved, they provide for the following:
- Payment of substantially all go-forward trade claims in the ordinary course
- Cancellation of current equity
- Conversion of
$450 million of existing pre-petition debt into equity of the reorganized company $40 million rights offering for New Secured Convertible Notes subject to certain typical and customary terms
The Company has set up a toll-free hotline to answer questions regarding this transaction. The hotline can be accessed by calling (866) 554-5810. Additional information regarding
Advisors
Lazard is acting as financial advisor,
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase any securities, which would be made only pursuant to definitive documents and an applicable exemption from the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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Caldwell Bailey, Manager, Investor Relations, Marc Silverberg, ICR, ir@hicrushinc.com, (713) 980-6270