Huron Amends and Extends Senior Secured Credit Facility

Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced it has amended and extended its senior secured credit facility.

Among other items, the amended and restated credit facility:

• Extends the maturity date from September 27, 2024, to November 15, 2027
• Maintains aggregate revolving commitments of $600 million
• Maintains favorable pricing and flexibility to support Huron’s balanced approach to capital deployment
• Provides flexibility to add pricing adjustments tied to the achievement of ESG key performance indicators

“We are committed to driving long-term shareholder value through our focused growth strategy. This amended and restated credit facility provides the capacity, pricing, and flexibility to support our growth and ongoing capital requirements,” said John D. Kelly, chief financial officer of Huron. “The ongoing commitment from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC Bank, National Association, as well as our entire syndicate of lenders, reflects their confidence in Huron and our strategy.”

Additional detail regarding the amended credit facility will be included in Huron’s forthcoming Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 8-K will be available on Huron’s website at http://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com when filed.

ABOUT HURON

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

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