Altice USA Announces Landmark $1.0 Billion Asset Backed Loan Facility Secured Primarily by Hybrid-Fiber Coaxial (HFC) Network Assets

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that it has entered into and funded an inaugural $1.0 billion asset-backed term loan facility (“Asset Backed Loan Facility”), through an unrestricted subsidiary, in partnership with Goldman Sachs and TPG Angelo Gordon.

The Asset Backed Loan Facility is secured by certain receivables generated by the Company’s Bronx and Brooklyn service area and network assets, primarily the Hybrid-Fiber Coaxial (HFC) network (collectively, the “Securitization Assets”).

“This first-of-its-kind transaction marks a milestone in infrastructure-backed financing by securitizing parts of the Company’s HFC network,” said Dennis Mathew, Altice USA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to partner with Goldman Sachs and TPG Angelo Gordon on this inaugural transaction and look forward to continuing to execute on our strategy to drive long-term growth and enhance value for our investors, customers, communities, and employees.”

Altice USA, through its Optimum brand, is a leading incumbent operator in Bronx and Brooklyn where its operations span approximately 1.55 million locations passed and approximately 695 thousand subscribers. Across its entire footprint, Optimum passes nearly 10 million locations and serves more than 4 million subscribers.

The Asset Backed Loan Facility matures in January 2031, has a fixed coupon of 8.875%, with original issue discount, amortization and other features customary of asset-backed financings. The Company may incur additional indebtedness, secured by the Securitization Assets, provided certain conditions are satisfied. Further details are included in Altice USA’s associated 8-K filing, available on the Altice USA Investor Relations website and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Ropes & Gray acted as legal counsel to Altice USA and the Borrower.

King & Spalding and Milbank acted as legal counsel to Goldman Sachs Bank USA.

Latham & Watkins acted as legal counsel to TPG Angelo Gordon.

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About Altice USA

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.5 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum brand. We operate Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional and national businesses and advertising clients. We also operate News 12, which is focused on delivering best-in-class hyperlocal news content.