LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2019--
IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE: IEX) announced today that it has
closed a new five-year, $800 million senior revolving credit facility.
The facility was financed through a syndication of 9 financial
institutions, co–led by Bank of America, N.A., JP Morgan Chase Bank,
N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, with HSBC Bank USA,
National Association, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association,
and U.S. Bank, National Association, acting as co–documentation agents,
and MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Bank of China, Chicago Branch as additional
lenders.
The new facility, which replaces the company’s existing $700
million credit facility that was due to expire in June 2020, provides
greater capacity and capitalizes on favorable market conditions.
About IDEX
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in
some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are
mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car
you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in
place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue
tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling
cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best
targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on
equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health &
Science team. Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial
manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse
businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000
employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX
is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making
trusted solutions that improve lives. IDEX shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX”.
For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business units,
visit the company’s website at www.idexcorp.com.
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Source: IDEX Corporation
Investor Contact:
William K. Grogan
Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer
(847) 498-7070