9th
September 2009 -
ArvinMeritor Enters into New Two-Year Receivables Financing Agreement
ArvinMeritor, Inc.
has announced that the company has entered into a
new, two-year U.S. receivables financing arrangement (the "New
Facility"). Under the terms of the New Facility, ArvinMeritor's
subsidiary, ArvinMeritor Receivables Corporation ("ARC"), will purchase
eligible accounts receivable from certain other ArvinMeritor
subsidiaries (the "Originators") and will borrow under a credit facility
funded by multiple lenders. ARC's borrowings will be secured by an
interest in the purchased receivables, and ARC will use the proceeds of
the borrowings to fund purchases of receivables from the Originators.
The purchased receivables under the New Facility are expected to be
substantially similar to those under the facility it replaces.
Under the New Facility,
ARC will be able to borrow monies from a bank group led by GMAC
Commercial Finance LLC in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at
any one time of not to exceed $105 million. This amount may be increased
at the request of ARC and with the consent of the Agent to $125 million
upon the identification of lenders that may be willing to provide such
additional funding. As of the closing date, the borrowing availability
under the New Facility is expected to exceed the availability under the
facility it replaces.
"The new facility
demonstrates ArvinMeritor's continued focus on our liquidity," said Chip
McClure, chairman, CEO and president. "We appreciate the support of the
New Facility lenders, and look forward to continuing to implement our
strategic initiatives that are designed to drive growth."
The company filed today a
Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission that further
describes the New Facility. To review the company's filing, visit
www.sec.gov
About ArvinMeritor
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a
premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules
and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company marks its
centennial anniversary in 2009, celebrating a long history of 'forward
thinking.' The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty
original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light
vehicle manufacturers. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM.
Source:
ArvinMeritor Press Release