Research Update: Allied Universal Topco LLC 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating Affirmed On Refinancing, Outlook Stable; New Debt Rated

U.S. manned security services provider Allied Universal Topco LLC (AU) plans to refinance its capital structure in conjunction with an equity investment by its new private-equity partner and single largest shareholder, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). AU is issuing a $2.72 billion first-lien term loan (including a $200 million delayed draw), $500 million of secured notes, and $1.05 billion of unsecured notes to refinance over $4 billion of its existing debt, repay existing shareholders, and fund future tuck-in acquisitions. In addition, AU plans to issue a new $300 million revolving credit facility and $750 million asset-based credit facility (unrated). CDPQ will also provide new equity for recently closed and near-term tuck-in acquisitions. We are affirming our 'B-'

...- U.S. manned security services provider Allied Universal Topco LLC (AU) plans to refinance its capital structure in conjunction with an equity investment by its new private-equity partner and single largest shareholder, Caisse de dTp(t et placement du QuTbec (CDPQ). - AU is issuing a $2.72 billion first-lien term loan (including a $200 million delayed draw), $500 million of secured notes, and $1.05 billion of unsecured notes to refinance over $4 billion of its existing debt, repay existing shareholders, and fund future tuck-in acquisitions. In addition, AU plans to issue a new $300 million revolving credit facility and $750 million asset-based credit facility (unrated). CDPQ will also provide new equity for recently closed and near-term tuck-in acquisitions. - We are affirming our 'B-' issuer credit rating on AU. - At the same time, we are assigning our 'B-' issue¡level rating and '3' recovery rating to the proposed secured debt and our '###' issue-level rating and '6' recovery rating...

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