COBURG, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 11/07/08 -- Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE: MNC), one of the
nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, announced today
that the new credit facilities it had previously announced it was
negotiating have now closed and been funded. The first of these facilities
is a three-year $80 million revolving working capital loan and security
agreement with several financial institutions and Bank of America, N.A., as
agent for the lenders. This facility was reduced from the previously
announced level of $90 million to $80 million. The second facility is a
secured financing agreement with Ableco Finance, LLC for a $39.3 million
3.5-year secured term loan. The term loan proceeds and an initial draw on
the new revolving loan of $37.4 million were used to pay off the existing
revolving line of credit and term loan, as well as for general corporate
purposes.
About Monaco Coach Corporation
Monaco Coach Corporation, a leading national manufacturer of motorized and
towable recreational vehicles, is ranked as the number one producer of
diesel-powered motorhomes. Dedicated to quality and service, Monaco Coach
is a leader in innovative RVs designed to meet the needs of a broad range
of customers with varied interests and offers products that appeal to RVers
across generations.
Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with manufacturing facilities in Indiana,
the Company offers a variety of RVs, from entry-level priced towables to
custom-made luxury models under the Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Safari,
Beaver, McKenzie, and RVision brand names. The Company maintains RV service
centers in Harrisburg, Oregon and Wildwood, Florida and operates
motorhome-only resorts in California, Florida, Nevada and Michigan.
Monaco Coach Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "MNC," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock
index. For additional information about Monaco Coach Corporation, please
visit www.monaco-online.com or www.trail-lite.com.
CONTACT:
Craig Wanichek
Director of Investor Relations
Monaco Coach Corporation
(541) 681-8029
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