GlobeNewswire Inc | Jun 29, 2021 06:50PM EDT

June 29, 2021

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI) (CVG or the Company) today announced that Moodys Investors Service (Moodys) assigned a B2 rating to its new senior secured first lien credit facilities with a stable outlook.

Chris Bohnert, Chief Financial Officer, commented, We are pleased with the new debt facility and the consistent ratings from Moodys. The new debt facility consummated in April 2021 provides increased flexibility as we expand into new end markets with the goal of accelerating CVGs growth while reducing the Companys historical cyclicality. Our expansion into Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicle markets opens CVG to secular growth markets and we continue to review opportunities for further market and product expansion as we strive to transform our business.

Moodys rating actions reflect the leverage neutral nature of CVGs refinancing in April 2021 with debt at the same class. Proceeds from CVGs new bank term loan and some cash repaid in full the first lien bank credit facility due in 2023. CVGs new capital structure extends debt maturities to 2026 and also enhances free cash flow generation by reducing cash interest expense by approximately $12 million per year.

Investor Contact: Christopher Bohnert, Chief Financial Officer CVG IR@CVGRP.com (614) 289-0414

About CVG

CVG is a global provider of components and assemblies into two primary end markets the global vehicle market and the U.S. technology integrator markets. The company provides components and assemblies to global vehicle companies to build original equipment and provides aftermarket products for fleet owners. The company also provides mechanical assemblies to warehouse automation integrators and to U.S. military technology integrators. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

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