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Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Subsequent Events
18. Subsequent Events

During October 2012, the Company acquired New Zealand-based Apex Car Rentals, for approximately $29 million in cash, plus the book value of Apex’ rental fleet and potential earn-out payments based on Apex’ future financial performance. The acquisition of Apex expands the Company’s presence in Australia and New Zealand primarily in the value-oriented traveler market.

During October 2012, the Company issued $200 million of term loan borrowings, which bear interest at the greater of three-month LIBOR or 1.0%, plus 325 basis points and mature in 2019. Proceeds from this offering and approximately $40 million of available cash were used to repay approximately $240 million of outstanding term loan borrowings.

During October 2012, the Company’s Avis Budget Rental Car Funding subsidiary completed the renewal of its principal U.S. asset-backed bank conduit facility, reducing its capacity by $250 million to $2.25 billion, lowering its interest rate and extending the facility’s expiration date to October 2014.

 

During November 2012, the Company completed an offering of $300 million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2017. These notes were issued at par and will pay interest semi-annually on May 15 and November 15. The Company intends to use the proceeds to repay other corporate indebtedness and to pay fees in connection with this offering and other related expenses.