Dine Brands gets replacement notes for upsized capacity, better pricing

By Marisa Wong

Morgantown, W.Va., Sept. 6 – Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced it replaced its previous series 2014-1 class A-1 variable funding senior notes with new series 2018-1 class A-1 variable funding senior notes, significantly increasing its financing capacity.

The new notes allow for drawings of up to $225 million on a revolving basis and will bear interest at 215 basis points over the Eurodollar funding rate or the commercial paper rate, according to a press release.

The previous notes allowed for drawings of up to $100 million, and the interest rate margin was 250 bps.

The new notes are due Sept. 7, 2021, subject to four additional one-year extensions.

Wholly owned subsidiaries Applebee’s Funding LLC and IHOP Funding LLC are co-issuers under the financing facility.

Barclays Bank plc is the letter-of-credit provider, swingline lender and administrative agent under the note purchase agreement.

Dine Brands is the Glendale, Calif.-based parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants.

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