NOW Inc.’s Credit Facility Extended Through 2026 – Industrial Distribution

HOUSTON NOW Inc.announced Dec. 17 that it has entered into an amendment (the First Amendment) to the existing senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of lenders, withWells Fargo Bank, National Associationserving as the administrative agent (as amended, the Credit Agreement).

NOW Inc. which does primarily as DistributionNOW was. No. 13 on Industrial Distribution's 2021 Big 50 List.

The First Amendment amends certain terms, provisions and covenants of the Credit Agreement, including, among other things: (i) extends the maturity date under the Credit Agreement toDecember 14, 2026 (ii) provides for a five-year$500 millionglobal revolving credit facility, with potential to further increase the credit facility to$750 million; (iii) increases availability under the Credit Agreement by expanding the borrowing base definition to include certain pledged cash deposits of the Borrowers; and (iv) decreases by 0.250% the applicable rate for borrowings of base rate loans and Eurocurrency rate loans when the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00.

David Cherechinsky, President and Chief Executive Officer ofNOW Inc., stated, "I am pleased that we have completed the amended credit facility which extends our agreement throughDecember 2026and provides cost savings and improved terms. Working capital efficiencies converted our inventory and receivables into record cash levels. Under the updated credit facility, including the accordion feature, we maintain a considerable runway for growth with the potential to triple our reported third quarter credit facility availability of$248 million. We are appreciative of our bank groups support and continued commitment toDNOW. The amended credit facility along with our strong cash position and debt-free balance sheet provide significant strategic flexibility and capital for continued growth."

Additional information regarding the First Amendment can be found on a Form 8-K to be filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission.

NOW Inc.is one of the largest distributors to energy and industrial markets on a worldwide basis, with a legacy of over 150 years.NOW Inc.operates primarily under the DistributionNOW and DNOW brands. Through its network of approximately 195 locations and 2,400 employees worldwide,NOW Inc.offers a comprehensive line of products and solutions for the upstream, midstream and downstream energy and industrial sectors. Our locations provide products and solutions to exploration and production companies, energy transportation companies, refineries, chemical companies, utilities, manufacturers and engineering and construction companies.

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