HD Supply Holdings, Inc. Announces Redemption of $1.275 Billion of Outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes

ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2016 -- HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDS) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, HD Supply, Inc. (“HD Supply”), has redeemed all of its outstanding $1,275 million 7.50% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “7.50% Senior Notes”) using proceeds from the completion of an amendment to its Senior Secured Term Loan Facility together with cash on hand and borrowings under its Senior Asset Based Lending Facility.  The redemption amount of approximately $1,323 million included a call premium of approximately $47.8 million.  The reduction in future interest expense is expected to be approximately $65 million annually.  The Company’s Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio as of July 31, 2016 is 4.5x adjusted for this redemption of the 7.50% Senior Notes.

About HD Supply
HD Supply (www.hdsupply.com) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations, infrastructure and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 500 locations across 48 states and six Canadian provinces, the company’s approximately 13,000 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers’ success.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Charlotte McLaughlin
HD Supply Investor Relations
770-852-9100
[email protected]

Media Contact:
Quiana Pinckney, APR
HD Supply Public Relations
770-852-9057
[email protected]