Jan 25 (Reuters) - Rocky Brands Inc RCKY.O :
* ROCKY BRANDS, INC. TO ACQUIRE LEADING BRAND PORTFOLIO FROM
HONEYWELL INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT COMPANY AND XTRATUF
* ROCKY BRANDS - PURCHASE PRICE IS BEING FUNDED WITH
$80-MILLION
SENIOR SECURED ASSET-BACKED CREDIT FACILITY WITH BANK OF
AMERICA,
* ROCKY BRANDS - PURCHASE PRICE ALSO FUNDED WITH $130
MILLION
SENIOR SECURED TERM LOAN FACILITY WITH DIRECT LENDING GROUP OF
TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT, CASH ON HAND
* ROCKY BRANDS INC - DEAL EXPECTED TO BE IMMEDIATELY
ACCRETIVE TO
GROSS MARGINS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
* ROCKY BRANDS - IN CONNECTION WITH DEAL, 7 MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
OF HONEYWELL'S LIFESTYLE FOOTWEAR BUSINESS ENTERED INTO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CO
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