AMC rises after completing $3.97 billion debt refinancing
BUZZ-AMC rises after completing $3.97 billion debt refinancing ** Movie exhibition company AMC Entertainment AMC.N shares climb 3.5% to $2.89
** AMC completes a $3.97-billion refinancing covering about 97% of its debt
** Transaction extends almost all debt maturities to October 2031 and October 2033 and reduces its cost of capital
**Co repays existing term loans and refinances debt due in 2029, simplifying its capital structure
** AMC's new loan structure includes $2 billion of first lien notes due in 2031, $850 million first lien term loans, and $1.12 billion in second lien loans provided by Deutsche Bank Special Situations Group
** Proceeds to be used for paying back several maturities dated 2029 and 2027 along with loans to subsidiary Odeon Finco
** AMC has reported annual net losses consecutively since 2018, contributing to its heavy debt burden and financing costs
**As of last close AMC up 83.65% YTD
(Reporting by Jayasree Prabhu)
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