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DreamHost Announces Closing of Debt Facility

DreamHost Announces Closing of Debt Facility

Freeing Capital Allows for Significant Reinvestment Into WordPress Services

LOS ANGELES, California—October 30th, 2018—DreamHost®, a global leader in web hosting and Managed WordPress services, is pleased to announce the completion of a new $18 million credit facility with J.P. Morgan.

“This financing provides DreamHost with substantial economic opportunities and lower borrowing costs as we aggressively pursue growth by investing back into our people and into our customers’ success,” said Ho Yun, Controller at DreamHost. “We are thrilled to join forces with J.P. Morgan and leverage their expertise in both domestic and international operations.”

DreamHost selected J.P. Morgan based on its comprehensive range of financial solutions and capabilities, which include extensive experience managing merchants with high-volume credit card transactions and its strong expertise in international markets.

“We see J.P. Morgan as a true strategic collaborator for facilitating operational improvements for our many customers worldwide,” Yun added.

“As a pioneer in the web hosting space with strong operational cash flow, sizable customer base, and growing international presence, DreamHost is a great client for J.P. Morgan’s technology portfolio,” said Raj Morey, Executive Director with J.P. Morgan’s Middle Market Banking Technology Practice. “We’re proud to have been selected by DreamHost for the next step in their journey.”

Flexibility in both the repayment schedule and the covenant structure provide DreamHost with significant ability to grow and reinvest in core aspects of its business as it continues to deliver a top-tier managed WordPress experience to its hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide.

About DreamHost

DreamHost is a premier Managed WordPress hosting provider, giving over 400,000 businesses, developers and content creators worldwide the tools they need to own their digital presence. Powered by a strong team of industry experts with nearly two decades of advanced web experience, DreamHost is a leader in Managed WordPress hosting. Supporting the open source community with dedicated resources and top-tier talent, DreamHost believes in the power of the Open Web and the people that make it happen. Founded in 1997, DreamHost has offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, California and in Portland, Oregon. Learn more at DreamHost.com.

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