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MADISON, N.C., April 5, 2007 – Remington
Arms Company, Inc. the only manufacturer of both firearms and
ammunition for Hunting, Law Enforcement/Security, Government &
Military applications in the United States, announced that it will
be acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. as
part of a definitive agreement between Cerberus and RACI Holding,
Inc. for an estimated value of $370 million (which includes the
assumption of all of Remington Arms Company, Inc.'s approximate $252
million of funded indebtedness related to the Revolving Credit
Facility, 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 and other
indebtedness as of such date) before transaction related fees and
expenses.
The transaction will strengthen Remington’s ability to grow its
leadership position in shotguns, rifles and ammunition in the United
States and provides additional capital to further develop its market
presence Internationally.
Tommy Millner, CEO of Remington said “This transaction is an
acknowledgment of the Remington tradition, its strong brand, and the
excellent products built over 191 years through innovation and by
our dedicated employees. Further, this new partnership signals our
intent to continue the path of enhancing our production capabilities
and product offerings, in order to further grow our presence
domestically and internationally.
Remington’s extensive and all encompassing line of Shotshell, Center
fire, Rimfire and Handgun Ammunition offerings is based on decades
of ballistic innovation providing products under the Remington and
UMC brands to customers around the world. For decades Remington has
remained the #1 producer of Shotguns and #1 Producer of Rifles for
US Domestic sales according to published BATF records.
Said Millner, “This agreement will also fuel the Research &
Development of products that offer solutions to the needs of our
customers worldwide, and provide further value to the user, whether
hunting waterfowl with our new 105CTI Titanium receiver based
shotgun or fighting terrorism as a member of our Armed Forces, with
our M24SWS Sniper Weapon System (also used by many International Law
Enforcement Agencies and Militaries).”
“We look to the future with great optimism in terms of enhanced
sales and marketing worldwide and additional new business
development, while we continue to focus on building into our
products the quality and reliability that has benefited our
customers for close to 200 years.” stated Millner.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC acted as financial advisor to
Cerberus with respect to its acquisition of Remington, in addition
to providing a financing commitment in support of the acquisition.
The company expects the transaction to close in June 2007.

About Remington Arms
Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C.,
designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting
and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military,
government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate
New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously
operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of
both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest
domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes
its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries.
More information about the Company can be found at
www.remington.com.
About Cerberus Capital
Management, L.P.
Established in 1992, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. is one of the
world’s leading private investment firms with approximately $23.5
billion under management in funds and accounts. Through its team of
more than 275 investment and operations professionals, Cerberus
specializes in providing both financial resources and operational
expertise to help transform undervalued companies into industry
leaders for long-term success and value creation. Cerberus is
headquartered in New York City, with affiliate and/or advisory
offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, London, Baarn, Frankfurt,
Tokyo, Osaka and Taipei.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements give
the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events.
These forward looking statements include expectations regarding (i)
the proposed sale, (ii) the anticipated benefits of the sale and
(iii) the timing of the proposed sale. The Company cautions that
these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include the demand for the
Company's products, the Company's growth opportunities, and other
risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with
the SEC, including its Form 10-K Report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2006.
The Company assumes no
obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contacts
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For
Cerberus:
Cerberus Media Line: (212) 891-1558
Peter Duda: (212) 445-8213
JJ Rissi: (212) 445-8224 |
For
Remington Arms Company:
Al Russo: (336) 548-8572 |
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