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TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstService Corporation (TSX: FSV; NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) announced today that it has expanded and extended its unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) for a new five-year term maturing in February 2030, replacing the prior facility which was set to expire in February 2027. Under the amended Credit Facility, borrowing capacity has been increased to US$1.75 billion up from the previous US$1.25 billion and, at any time during the term, FirstService also has the right to increase the Credit Facility by up to an additional US$250 million on the same terms and conditions as the original Credit Facility. The Credit Facility will continue to be utilized for working capital and general corporate purposes and to fund future tuck-under acquisitions.
The financing was substantially oversubscribed by its syndicate of 11 banks, led by The Toronto-Dominion Bank and including JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, U.S. Bank, Desjardins, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada and Raymond James Bank.
“We appreciate the long-standing relationship with our banking group and their continued confidence and support with this financing. This transaction enhances our capacity and financial flexibility to fund future growth initiatives across our businesses,” said Jeremy Rakusin, Chief Financial Officer. “The Credit Facility, together with our outstanding tranches of privately-held long-term senior notes aggregating US$185 million, provides us with a healthy balance of attractively priced debt financing and maintains our strong, investment-grade balance sheet,” he concluded.
About FirstService Corporation
FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the property services sector, serving its customers through two industry-leading service platforms: FirstService Residential – North America's largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands – one of North America's largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded company-owned operations and franchise systems.
FirstService generates more than US$5.2 billion in annual revenues and has approximately 30,000 employees across North America. With significant insider ownership and an experienced management team, FirstService has a long-term track record of creating value and superior returns for shareholders. The Common Shares of FirstService trade on the NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “FSV”, and are included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index. More information is available at www.firstservice.com.