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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 16, 2015)

Filed April 16, 2015For Securities:AMD

Summary

This 8-K filing by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) primarily details two significant events: an amendment to their loan and security agreement and an amendment to their wafer supply agreement. The company has entered into an amended and restated loan and security agreement, establishing a senior secured asset-based revolving line of credit of up to $500 million, maturing in April 2020. This facility provides increased financial flexibility, secured by accounts receivable, inventory, and deposit accounts. Furthermore, AMD amended its wafer supply agreement with GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF), setting volume purchase commitments and fixed pricing for calendar year 2015. This agreement solidifies a significant supply chain relationship, with AMD estimating approximately $1 billion in wafer purchases from GF in 2015. These developments provide investors with insights into AMD's operational and financial strategies, particularly concerning its liquidity and key supplier relationships.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMD entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., establishing a $500 million senior secured asset-based revolving line of credit.
  • 2The new credit facility matures on April 14, 2020, providing medium-term financial flexibility.
  • 3Borrowings under the credit line are primarily based on eligible accounts receivable, with specific advance rates and reserve calculations.
  • 4The agreement includes various covenants and restrictions on AMD's operations, particularly concerning debt, liens, and asset dispositions, with enhanced restrictions if certain payment conditions are not met.
  • 5AMD amended its Wafer Supply Agreement with GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) for calendar year 2015.
  • 6The Fifth Amendment to the Wafer Supply Agreement establishes volume purchase commitments and fixed pricing for wafers.
  • 7AMD anticipates purchasing approximately $1 billion worth of wafers from GF in 2015, indicating a material ongoing relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

The amended and restated loan and security agreement provides for a senior secured asset-based revolving line of credit with a principal amount up to $500 million. Additionally, up to $75 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit.

The Fifth Amendment to the Wafer Supply Agreement with GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. establishes volume purchase commitments and fixed pricing for the 2015 calendar year for wafers used in AMD's microprocessor, graphics processor, and semi-custom products. AMD estimates these purchases will be approximately $1 billion for 2015.

The obligations of the loan parties under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement are secured by a first priority security interest in the loan parties' accounts receivable, inventory, and deposit accounts maintained with the Agent, along with other specified related assets.

Yes, the agreement contains covenants that restrict the loan parties' ability to incur certain debt, create liens, sell or transfer accounts or inventory, make certain changes to their structure, liquidate, dissolve, merge, or enter into specific agreements. More stringent restrictions apply if certain payment conditions, which require a minimum level of excess available cash, are not met.