CARS Announces Amendment to its Credit Agreement Including Waiver of Net Leverage and Interest Coverage Covenants Through 2020

CHICAGO, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company") today announced an amendment to its existing credit facility providing the Company with increased covenant flexibility through the end of the facility in May 2022.

The amendment includes a covenant holiday with an exemption from the net leverage and interest coverage ratios that addresses the COVID-19 impact through the end of 2020, maximum net leverage of 6.5x effective March 31, 2021, with step downs thereafter. During the covenant holiday period there is a minimum liquidity requirement of $75 million. As of May 31, 2020, the Company's liquidity was approximately $225 million including cash and cash equivalents and availability under the revolving credit facility.

"Our ability to work with our supportive bank group for enhanced covenant flexibility through maturity of the agreement in 2022 is testament to the confidence in our business before the pandemic period and beyond. We would like to thank our lender group for their continued confidence and support as we vie for sector leadership through traffic gains, innovation and customer advocacy," said Alex Vetter, President and Chief Executive Officer of CARS.

About CARS
CARS is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share. In 2018, Cars.com acquired Dealer Inspire®, an innovative technology company building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations, a faster and easier car buying process, and connected digital experiences that sell and service more vehicles.

CARS properties include Cars.com™, DealerRater®, DealerInspire®, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

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SOURCE Cars.com Inc.