CSG Systems International, a company that provides business support solutions with a market capitalization of $1.67 billion and gross profit margins of 48.7%, negotiated a new $600 million credit agreement. The new five-year revolving loan facility, which replaces the company’s previous credit arrangement, was established with Royal Bank of Canada as the administrative agent, alongside other financial institutions.
The new credit arrangement, effective March 14, 2025, offers CSG Systems increased financial flexibility with a consolidated revolving loan facility, maintaining borrowing rates consistent with the prior agreement. The updated terms also include fewer financial covenants and less restrictive negative covenants compared to the previous credit agreement. This aligns well with the company’s prudent financial management, as analysis shows the company operates with a moderate debt level, maintaining a healthy total debt-to-capital ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.46.
Upon execution of the new credit agreement, CSG Systems drew $140.6 million from the facility to repay the outstanding balance of the previous credit agreement and cover related fees and expenses. The remaining funds will be allocated for general corporate purposes.
Interest rates under the new agreement are tied to an adjusted secured overnight financing rate plus a margin ranging from 1.375% to 2.125%, or an alternate base rate plus a margin of 0.375% to 1.125%, based on CSG’s leverage ratio. Additionally, the company will incur a commitment fee on the unused portion of the facility.
In other recent news, CSG Systems announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend and has attracted analyst attention, with Jefferies raising its price target to $75 while maintaining a Buy rating. There are also preliminary reports that NEC Corporation might be considering acquiring CSG Systems.
For complete details of the credit agreement, refer to CSG’s upcoming quarterly report.