Daseke Announces Term Loan Refinancing and Credit Rating Upgrades - Seite 2

In connection with the refinancing, on February 23, 2021, Moody’s Investment Services (“Moody’s”) upgraded Daseke’s corporate family and senior secured ratings to “B2” from “B3,” and S&P Global (“S&P”) provided a one-notch upgrade Daseke’s issuer credit family and term loan ratings to “B”.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. served as exclusive arranger and sole bookrunner for Daseke in executing this transaction.

About Daseke, Inc.

Daseke, Inc. is the largest flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics company in North America. Daseke offers comprehensive, best-in-class services to many of the world’s most respected industrial shippers through experienced people, a fleet of more than 5,000 tractors and 11,500 flatbed and specialized trailers. For more information, please visit www.daseke.com.

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