Westell Announces Renewal of $5 Million Line of Credit
AURORA, Ill., December 19, 2023 -- Westell Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or the “Borrower”), a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced that effective December 15, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment to its $5.0 million credit agreement with St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, N.A. (the “Lender”). The amendment extends the maturity date of the credit facility agreement to December 15, 2024. Additionally, the one financial covenant requiring the Borrower to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio that was measured semi-annually will no longer be required as a result of the amendment.
The Company maintains this revolving line of credit as a cost-effective source of liquidity and greater flexibility to support working capital and general corporate purposes. Westell has not borrowed under this facility. The Company reported that it held cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $16.1 million as of September 30, 2023, an increase of $6.9 million during the preceding 12-month period.
About Westell
Westell is a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of communication networks where end users connect. The Company's portfolio of products and solutions enable service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high quality, reliable systems. For more information, please visit www.westell.com.
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Westell Contact:
Tim Duitsman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Westell Technologies
630-375-4373
tduitsman@westell.com
Released December 19, 2023