LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (“CS&L” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:CSAL) announced today it completed the repricing of $2.1 billion in term loans outstanding under its senior secured credit agreement. The interest rate decreased by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 3.00% per annum (with a minimum LIBOR rate of 1.0%).
“This transaction will reduce our cash interest cost by over $10 million annually. We are very pleased to see our cost of capital continue to improve, and appreciate the strong demand and support from our investors,” said Mark A. Wallace, CS&L’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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ABOUT CS&L
CS&L, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the communications industry. CS&L owns 4.2 million fiber strand miles, 86 wireless towers, and other communications real estate throughout the United States and Mexico as of September 30, 2016. Additional information about CS&L can be found on its website at www.cslreit.com.