OREANDA-NEWS. March 22, 2016. Sears Holdings Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHLD) today announced that it has priced its previously announced \\$750 million Senior Secured Term Loan  (the "Term Loan") under the Company's existing Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2015.  When issued, the Term Loan will be priced at LIBOR plus 750 basis points, subject to a 1.00% LIBOR floor and will be sold with original issue discount at a price of 97.  The Company expects to receive \\$720 million in net proceeds from the loan and to use the proceeds to reduce borrowings under its asset-based revolving credit facility.  The Term Loan is expected to close on April 8, 2016, and is subject to customary closing conditions.

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