Dave & Buster’s Seeks Liquidity From $500 Million Junk Bond

  • Company is suspending certain debt covenants as part of deal
  • Dining and games chain struggled as Covid-19 hammered revenue

   

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Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc., the chain that features sports bars and arcade games, launched a junk bond sale Monday that would give the company more liquidity and provide relief from Covid-19 pressures.

The company is looking to borrow $500 millionBloomberg Terminal through the five-year secured note offering. Proceeds will repay a term loan and credit line, and be used for general corporate purposes.