Daseke, Inc. successfully completes incremental Term Loan issue, repricing and amendment

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 01, 2017 -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSKE) (NASDAQ:DSKEW), the largest owner and a leading consolidator of flat bed and specialized transportation solutions in North America, today announced the successful allocation of a $150 million tack-on to its existing Term Loan Facility. The loan was priced at 99.5 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 5.00 percent. In addition, the Company successfully completed an amendment of its Term Loan Agreement to lower the interest rate and modify terms to provide financial and operational flexibility. Specifically, the Company's Senior Secured Term Loan will now bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5.00 percent, reflecting a reduction of 0.50 percent.  

“We have continued to execute on our consolidation strategy, closing four acquisitions following our public listing in February 2017," said Don Daseke, President and CEO of Daseke. “Our acquisition pipeline remains robust and active and the successful completion of this addition to our term loan will allow us to capitalize on our growth initiatives.”

“We are pleased with the favorable terms on the loan and appreciate the support of our term loan lenders to successfully execute these agreements,” said Scott Wheeler, CFO of Daseke. “The addition and amendment to our term loan positions us to be well equipped with the financial flexibility to act quickly and decisively as acquisition opportunities become immediately actionable.”

About Daseke, Inc.

Daseke, Inc. is a leading consolidator and the largest owner of flatbed and specialized transportation solutions in North America.  Daseke offers comprehensive, best-in-class services to some of the world’s most respected industrial shippers through their experienced people, over 3,800 tractors, over 8,200 flatbed and specialized trailers and more than a million square feet of industrial warehousing space.

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