CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Belk today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the "RSA") with its majority owner, Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and distribution investments, and holders of over 75% of its first lien term loan debt and holders of 100% of its second lien term loan debt on a plan to recapitalize the business, significantly reduce debt by approximately $450 million, and extend maturities on all term loans to July 2025. Under the terms of the RSA, Sycamore Partners will retain majority control of Belk. The retailer has received financing commitments for $225 million in new capital from Sycamore Partners, leading global investment firms KKR and Blackstone Credit, and certain existing first lien term lenders (the "Ad Hoc First Lien Lender Group"). Pursuant to the RSA, members of an ad hoc crossover lender group led by KKR Credit and Blackstone Credit (the "Ad Hoc Crossover Lender Group") and other participating lenders will acquire a minority ownership in Belk.