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Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) doubles revolving credit facility to $150M

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TSX:ERO
19 December 2022 09:00 (EDT)

Ero Copper Corp. (ERO) has increased its senior secured revolving credit facility from $75 million to $150 million.

The maturity date has been extended from March 2025 to December 2026.

The company’s unrestricted cash and cash equivalent is approximately $510 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $210 million, short-term investments of approximately $150 million, and $150 million of undrawn availability under the amended credit facility.

Wayne Drier, Chief Financial Officer, commented on the news.

“We are pleased to have achieved improved terms on our senior secured revolving credit facility, including a 25 basis point reduction to our applicable margin on drawn funds, reduced standby fees on undrawn commitments and extended maturity to the end of 2026,”

The amended credit facility includes standard and customary terms and conditions with respect to fees, representations, warranties, and financial covenants. The Bank of Montreal acted as Administrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger, and Sole Bookrunner. The Bank of Nova Scotia acted as Joint Lead Arranger, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce acted as Documentation Agent.

Ero Copper Corp is a Vancouver-based copper producer with operations in Brazil.  The company’s primary asset is a 99.6 per cent interest in the Brazilian copper mining company, Mineração Caraíba S.A. 

Ero Copper Corp. (ERO) opened trading at C$14.34.


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