MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2023 – Garda World Security Corporation (the “Company” or “GardaWorld”) announced today the closing of the private offering of US$400 million aggregate principal amount of 7.750% senior secured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Company has used the proceeds from the Notes offering to repay outstanding amounts on its senior secured revolving credit facility and intends to use the remainder of the proceeds (i) for general corporate purposes, which may include future acquisitions, and (ii) to pay related fees and expenses in connection with this offering. The Notes are guaranteed by GW Intermediate Corporation, the direct parent company of the Company, and each of the Company’s existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s senior secured credit facilities and its 4.625% senior secured notes due 2027 and is secured on a pari passu basis with the collateral securing such facilities.
Concurrently with the offering of Notes, Company has entered into an amending agreement to its senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to its Credit Agreement dated October 30, 2019, including, without limitations, to extend the maturity date from October 2024 to January 2028.
The offering of the Notes was made in a private transaction in reliance upon an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in the United States only to investors who were reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers,” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and pursuant to the prospectus exemption of section 12 of the Securities Act (Québec) for distribution of securities to persons established outside Québec, or outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act and upon reliance on the accredited investor exemption in Canada.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Notes mentioned herein have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of securities in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus and dealer registration requirements of such securities laws. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States or Canada without registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or an applicable exemption from the prospectus requirements of Canadian securities legislation.
About GardaWorld
GardaWorld is a global champion in security services, integrated risk management and cash solutions, employing more than 132,000 highly skilled and dedicated professionals. Driven by a relentless entrepreneurial culture and core values of integrity, vigilance, trust and respect, GardaWorld offers sophisticated and tailored security and technology solutions through high-touch partnerships and consistently superior service delivery. With a deep understanding that security is critical to conducting business and keeping communities safe, GardaWorld is committed to impeccable governance, professional care, and the well-being of everyone. Thanks to a well-earned reputation, GardaWorld is proud to be the long-standing security partner of choice to some of the most prominent brands, Fortune 500 corporations and governments.
Forward-Looking Statements
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SOURCE GardaWorld Security Corporation
