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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 8-K Report, Agreement Terminated (Dec 10, 2013)

Filed December 10, 2013For Securities:ACGLACGLNACGLO

Summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) filed an 8-K on December 10, 2013, reporting a First Amendment to its Credit Agreement dated August 18, 2011. This amendment, effective December 9, 2013, primarily involves the addition of Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (ACUS) as a permissible borrower under the unsecured revolving loan facility. This expansion allows ACUS to access unsecured letters of credit up to $100 million, with a similar limit for its subsidiaries Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (ARL) and Arch Reinsurance Company (ARC). The overall aggregate limit for loans and unsecured letters of credit under the amended agreement remains at $300 million. To support this structure, ACGL has entered into a Guaranty agreement to back the obligations of ACUS, and conversely, ACUS has also entered into a Guaranty to back the obligations of ACGL under the Credit Agreement. These amendments and guaranties are significant as they provide flexibility and financial backing for the company's operations and potential capital needs across its U.S. and international entities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) amended its Credit Agreement dated August 18, 2011, with a First Amendment effective December 9, 2013.
  • 2Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (ACUS) has been added as a permissible borrower under the unsecured revolving loan facility.
  • 3Unsecured letters of credit are now available for ACUS, with limits of up to $100 million for ARL and ARC.
  • 4The aggregate limit for loans and unsecured letters of credit under the Credit Agreement remains at $300 million.
  • 5ACGL has entered into a Guaranty to secure the obligations of ACUS under the Credit Agreement.
  • 6ACUS has also entered into a Guaranty to secure the obligations of ACGL under the Credit Agreement, creating cross-guarantees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the First Amendment is to add Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (ACUS) as a borrower under the unsecured revolving loan facility. This allows ACUS to access credit and letters of credit, expanding the company's financial flexibility.

The amendment allows for unsecured letters of credit to be available to ACUS, and up to $100 million each for Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (ARL) and Arch Reinsurance Company (ARC). However, the aggregate of loans and unsecured letters of credit under the Credit Agreement remains capped at $300 million.

The new Guaranty agreements create a reciprocal arrangement. Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) will guarantee the obligations of its subsidiary ACUS, and ACUS will, in turn, guarantee the obligations of ACGL. This provides additional security for the lenders and formalizes the financial commitment between the parent and its U.S. subsidiary within the credit facility.

This filing reports an amendment to an existing credit facility to add a borrower and clarify guaranties. It does not, in itself, indicate an immediate new debt issuance or financial strain. Instead, it suggests strategic adjustments to leverage existing credit lines for broader corporate purposes and intercompany support.