Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: EVHC) today announced that it has commenced a process to increase outstanding borrowings under its existing Term Loan B credit facility by an aggregate principal amount of $500 million.

Envision expects to use the proceeds to fund acquisition opportunities currently in its pipeline that are expected to be completed during the second and third quarters of 2017. In addition, the Company expects to repay any amounts outstanding under its current asset-based revolving credit facility at closing.

At March 31, 2017, Envision had $3.49 billion outstanding under its Term Loan B due 2023, while total debt was $5.94 billion and net debt was $5.71 billion. The Company expects to complete the financing process by the end of the 2017 second quarter.

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., is the sole arranger for the incremental term loan.

About Envision Healthcare Corporation

Envision Healthcare Corporation is a leading provider of physician-led services and post-acute care, and ambulatory surgery services. At March 31, 2017, we delivered physician services, primarily in the areas of emergency department and hospitalist services, anesthesiology services, radiology/tele-radiology services, and children’s services to more than 1,600 clinical departments in healthcare facilities in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Post-acute care is delivered through an array of clinical professionals and integrated technologies which, when combined, contribute to efficient and effective population health management strategies. As a market leader in ambulatory surgical care, the Company owns and operates 264 surgery centers and one surgical hospital in 35 states and the District of Columbia, with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopaedics. In total, the Company offers a differentiated suite of clinical solutions on a national scale, creating value for health systems, payors, providers and patients. For additional information, visit www.evhc.net.

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