Cabela's Inc. Announces the Successful Renewal of Variable Funding Facility with Bank of America

SIDNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Cabela's Incorporated CAB announced today that the variable funding facility with Bank of America, National Association (BANA) has been extended through March 2019. In addition, the commitment under the variable funding facility has been increased from $300 million to $500 million. The variable funding facility relates to an outstanding series of variable funding notes issued by Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust.

"I am delighted to announce the renewal of the variable funding facility with Bank of America," said Tommy Millner, Cabela's Chief Executive Officer. "Over the years, Bank of America has served as a valuable business partner to Cabela's and World's Foremost Bank. The renewal of this facility and upsizing of the commitment from $300 million to $500 million will provide continued liquidity for our Cabela's CLUB^® Visa program."

About Cabela's Incorporated

Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world's largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company's founding in 1961, Cabela's® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter®. Through Cabela's growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CAB."

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