News Announcement | For Immediate Release | |
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Cy Talbot | Carol Young, Joseph Jaffoni | |
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. | Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated | |
619/683-9830 | 212/835-8500 or mcz@jcir.com |
MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE RENEWS $35 MILLION ASSET BASED CREDIT FACILITY
San Diego, California, September 8, 2005 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third party video game accessory provider, today announced that it has renewed its $35 million asset based credit facility with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (Central) (“Wachovia”), formerly Congress Financial Corporation (Central), until September 25, 2006.
At June 30, 2005, Mad Catz had approximately $16.6 million outstanding under the facility, which was primarily deployed to fund working capital and inventory.
Cy Talbot, Chief Financial Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., commented, “Managing our capital structure and balance sheet have been important elements of Mad Catz’ long-term growth and expansion. We are pleased to extend the Company’s four year relationship with Wachovia who is supportive of our strategic plans for continued growth.”
About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz is a worldwide leader of innovative peripherals in the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz designs and markets a full range of accessories for video game systems and publishes video game software, including the industry leading GameShark brand of video game enhancements. Mad Catz has distribution through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products. Mad Catz has its operating headquarters in San Diego, California and offices in Canada, Europe and Asia. For additional information go to www.madcatz.com.
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