Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $160 Million Financing Transaction

ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., a not for profit hospital system, announced that it has closed a $160 million senior secured credit facility (Facility) led by BBVA Compass (BBVA). The Facility, which may be expanded in the future through a $50 million accordion feature, will be used to fund acquisitions and support operations.

"We appreciate the support of our lending partners to further the mission of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, which is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality healthcare to communities across the country," said Kavitha Reddy Bhatia, MD, Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. "This financing will strengthen our position and allow for continued growth."

BBVA led the Facility with key participant lenders including Citizens Bank, City National Bank, Northern Trust and United Missouri Bank. "Prime Healthcare Foundation has shown strong leadership in the healthcare industry through their ability to turn around struggling hospitals in a constantly changing environment," said Jason Consoli, senior vice president for BBVA. "We are extremely pleased to complete this financing and expand our relationship with the Foundation."

With the addition of Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, Ohio on November 1, 2016, Prime Healthcare now owns and operates 44 hospitals in 14 states with nearly 43,500 employees and physicians. Prime Healthcare Foundation owns and operates 12 of the hospitals located in five states with nearly $1 billion in revenue. Prime Healthcare hospitals are recognized for award-winning quality care and the health system is one of the largest and fastest growing hospital systems in the United States.

About Prime Healthcare Services and Prime Healthcare Foundation:
Prime Healthcare Services is an award-winning national hospital system with 44 hospitals providing nearly 43,500 jobs in 14 states. Twelve of the hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity with assets of more than $800 million. The mission of the Prime Healthcare Foundation is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare for all, and serve communities through various charitable and educational initiatives. Based in California and one of the largest hospital systems in the country, Prime Healthcare is committed to ensuring access to quality healthcare. It has been recognized as among the "100 Top Hospitals" in the nation 36 times and among the "15 Top Health Systems" three times. Numerous hospitals have been recognized by The Joint Commission as among the "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures." For more information, please visit www.primehealthcare.com

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