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Milken-affiliated entities receive loan proceeds and licensing fees from Knowledge Universe Education (KUE)

Milken-affiliated entities receive loan proceeds and licensing fees from Knowledge Universe Education (KUE) The passage reveals that a $150 million term loan to KUE was used to repay debt owed to entities controlled by Michael Milken, and that Milken‑related affiliates receive annual licensing fees and hold significant equity and warrant positions in KUE. While the details are specific enough to warrant follow‑up (loan dates, amounts, equity stakes), the information is limited to corporate finance arrangements and does not yet indicate illegal conduct, so it scores as a moderate‑value lead. Key insights: KUE obtained a $150 million term loan on March 29 2006 from a Credit Suisse affiliate.; Proceeds were used to repay existing debt owed to entities controlled by Michael Milken.; Milken‑related affiliates own the &72 trademark, licensing it to KUE for $25,000 per year.

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Milken-affiliated entities receive loan proceeds and licensing fees from Knowledge Universe Education (KUE) The passage reveals that a $150 million term loan to KUE was used to repay debt owed to entities controlled by Michael Milken, and that Milken‑related affiliates receive annual licensing fees and hold significant equity and warrant positions in KUE. While the details are specific enough to warrant follow‑up (loan dates, amounts, equity stakes), the information is limited to corporate finance arrangements and does not yet indicate illegal conduct, so it scores as a moderate‑value lead. Key insights: KUE obtained a $150 million term loan on March 29 2006 from a Credit Suisse affiliate.; Proceeds were used to repay existing debt owed to entities controlled by Michael Milken.; Milken‑related affiliates own the &72 trademark, licensing it to KUE for $25,000 per year.

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16.10. Indebtedness of KUE with affiliates The proceeds of the $150 million term loan facility that KUE entered into on March 29, 2006 with an affiliate of Credit Suisse, one of the Agents (as described in “Knowledge Universe Education (KUE) — Term Loan Facility”), were used to repay existing debt of KUE to entities controlled by Michael Miiken. 16.11. A12 An affiliate of Michael Milken and Lowell Milken owns the &72 trademark and related domain names, and licenses them to k72 for $25,000 annually pursuant to a perpetual license. An affiliate of Michael Milken and Lowell Milken owns (i) 3,106,774 shares of common stock of 72, (ii) warrants to purchase 53,364 shares of k12 common stock at $1.60 per share and (iii) warrants to purchase 1,164,179 shares of k12 Series B Preferred Stock at $1.34 per share. 16.12. Condors LLC Condors LLC, substantially all of which is owned by the Principals, is the lender under the Junior Mezzanine Loan entered into in connection with the new CMBS financing.

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