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ATI INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 25, 2015)

Filed September 25, 2015For Securities:ATI

Summary

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) announced the execution of a new $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility on September 23, 2015. This new facility, maturing in September 2020, replaces a prior credit facility that was set to expire in May 2018. The new revolving credit facility offers a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $200.0 million and a swingline sub-facility of up to $50.0 million, with the flexibility to increase the facility size by an additional $200.0 million without lender consent under certain conditions. The collateral for this facility includes accounts receivable and inventory. Key financial covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00:1.00 under specific default or low availability scenarios, and a liquidity requirement of at least $500.0 million 91 days prior to the maturity of the company's 2019 Senior Notes. The agreement also contains standard covenants and events of default. This refinancing provides ATI with updated credit terms and extended maturity, aimed at supporting its ongoing operational and strategic needs.

Key Highlights

  • 1ATI entered into a new $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility on September 23, 2015.
  • 2The new facility matures in September 2020, extending the maturity from the prior facility which was set to expire in May 2018.
  • 3The facility includes a $200.0 million letter of credit sub-facility and a $50.0 million swingline sub-facility.
  • 4The company has the option to increase the revolving credit facility by up to an additional $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions.
  • 5The credit facility is secured by the company's accounts receivable and inventory.
  • 6A financial covenant requires a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00:1.00 under certain default or low availability conditions.
  • 7ATI must demonstrate a liquidity of at least $500.0 million prior to the maturity of its 2019 Senior Notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces ATI's entry into a new $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility and the termination of its prior credit agreement. It provides details on the terms, covenants, and collateral of the new facility.

The new $400.0 million revolving credit facility has a maturity date in September 2020, extending it from the prior facility which was set to expire in May 2018. The new facility also includes provisions for an increase in size and is secured by accounts receivable and inventory.

ATI must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00:1.00 when an event of default is continuing or if undrawn availability falls below specific thresholds. Additionally, the company needs to demonstrate liquidity of at least $500.0 million 91 days prior to the maturity date of its 9.375% Senior Notes due 2019.

The new revolving credit facility is collateralized by each loan party's respective accounts receivable and inventory, along with related proceeds and supporting assets.