Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, October 17, 2011
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Amends Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced that it has amended its senior secured revolving credit facility. As amended, the credit facility provides for borrowings of up to $100 million, plus an additional $40 million accordion feature, for a period of five-years. The credit facility may be used to fund working capital, letters of credit and for other general corporate purposes. Prior to the amendment, the Companya™s credit facility was undrawn and scheduled to expire on July 3, 2012.
"We are pleased that Take-Twoa™s strong financial profile and favorable market conditions have enabled us to amend the Companya™s credit facility on significantly improved terms"
Lenders participating in the amended credit facility include Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc., which will serve as the administrative agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The terms and conditions of the credit facility are detailed in the Companya™s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, which can also be found at [ www.take2games.com ].
aWe are pleased that Take-Twoa™s strong financial profile and favorable market conditions have enabled us to amend the Companya™s credit facility on significantly improved terms,a said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two. aWith a solid cash reserve, undrawn credit facility and robust cash flow outlook, we expect to have ample liquidity to pursue growth opportunities.a
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wiia", Nintendo DSa", iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad®. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Companya™s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at [ www.take2games.com ].
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