Cloud Peak Energy Extends and Amends Revolving Credit Facility and Receivables Securitization Facility
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD), one of the largest U.S. coal
producers and the only pure-play Powder River Basin coal company, today
announced that, effective May 24, 2018, its wholly owned subsidiary
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC (“CPE Resources”) entered into an
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among CPE Resources, the
guarantors party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as
administrative agent and a syndicate of lenders (the “Amended Credit
Agreement”) which amends and extends the prior credit agreement.
The primary modifications implemented by the Amended Credit Agreement
are:
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New three year term extends maturity of the Amended Credit Agreement
from February 21, 2019 to May 24, 2021.
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the Amended Credit Agreement was
reduced to $150 million, from the previous maximum capacity of $400
million.
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Requires new quarterly financial covenants of (a) a ratio of first
lien gross debt under the Amended Credit Agreement, capital leases and
the accounts receivable securitization facility (including issued but
undrawn letters of credit) to EBITDA (as defined in the Amended Credit
Agreement) equal to or less than 1.75 to 1; (b) a ratio of EBITDA less
capital expenditures to Fixed Charges (as defined in the Amended
Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.15 to 1; and (c) a ratio of
funded debt (excluding issued but undrawn letters of credit) less
unrestricted cash to EBITDA equal to or less than (i) 4.00 to 1
through June 30, 2019, (ii) 3.50 to 1 from September 30, 2019 to
December 31, 2019, (iii) 3.00 to 1 from March 31, 2020 to June 30,
2020 and (iv) 2.50 to 1 from September 30, 2020 to maturity.
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Revised the minimum liquidity covenant to require minimum liquidity of
not less than $100 million as of the last day of each fiscal quarter
(reduced from the prior requirement to maintain monthly liquidity of
not less than $125 million).
Effective May 24, 2018, CPE Resources also entered into an agreement
extending the term of its accounts receivables securitization program
(the “Receivables Program”) from January 23, 2020 until May 24, 2021.
The extension did not change the $70 million maximum size of the
Receivables Program.
About Cloud Peak Energy®
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is headquartered in Wyoming and is one
of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only pure-play Powder River
Basin coal company. As one of the safest coal producers in the nation,
Cloud Peak Energy mines low sulfur, subbituminous coal and provides
logistics supply services. The Company owns and operates three surface
coal mines in the PRB, the lowest cost major coal producing region in
the nation. The Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines are located in Wyoming
and the Spring Creek Mine is located in Montana. In 2017, Cloud Peak
Energy sold approximately 58 million tons from its three mines to
customers located throughout the U.S. and around the world. Cloud Peak
Energy also owns rights to substantial undeveloped coal and
complementary surface assets in the Northern PRB, further building the
Company’s long-term position to serve Asian export and domestic
customers. With approximately 1,300 total employees, the Company is
widely recognized for its exemplary performance in its safety and
environmental programs. Cloud Peak Energy is a sustainable fuel supplier
for approximately two percent of the nation’s electricity.
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Forward-looking statements may include, for example, statements
regarding our anticipated future liquidity and financial flexibility,
including future available capacity under our revolving credit facility
and receivables securitization facility and other statements regarding
our plans, strategies, prospects and expectations concerning our
business, operating results, financial condition, liquidity and other
matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts. These
statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions that are difficult to predict and could cause actual results
to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in
the forward-looking statements. Factors that could adversely affect our
future results include, for example, our inability to satisfy the
financial and other covenants required under our revolving credit
facility and receivables securitization facility and the risk factors
described from time to time in the reports and registration statements
we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including
those in Item 1A - Risk Factors in our most recent Form 10-K and any
updates thereto in our Forms 10-Q and Forms 8-K. There may be other
risks and uncertainties that are not currently known to us or that we
currently believe are not material. We make forward-looking statements
based on currently available information, and we assume no obligation
to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or revise publicly
any forward-looking statements made in this release, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
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