What is the total size of the new credit facilities announced?

The BLFC-JPM Revolving Credit Agreement is for $3.2 billion, and the BFE European Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, after exercising the accordion provision, will have a total commitment of $3.5 billion. This represents a significant increase in available liquidity for Bunge and its subsidiaries.

How are these new credit facilities related to the Viterra acquisition?

A substantial portion of the increased capacity in both credit facilities, specifically $1.25 billion in the BLFC agreement and the full $1.75 billion increase in the BFE agreement, is made available only after Bunge completes its acquisition of Viterra Limited. This suggests the financing is intended to support the Viterra transaction and ongoing operations post-acquisition.

What are the key terms and conditions of these credit facilities?

Both facilities are unsecured and primarily for general corporate purposes. The BLFC facility matures on March 1, 2029, with extension options, while the BFE facility matures on October 6, 2026, also with extension options. Interest rates are tied to SOFR and Bunge's credit rating. The BFE facility also includes pricing adjustments based on sustainability criteria, such as science-based targets for climate goals and deforestation elimination commitments.

Does Bunge Global SA guarantee these new credit facilities?

Yes, Bunge Global SA has provided guarantees for both the BLFC and BFE credit facilities through separate guaranty agreements. These guarantees are subject to Bunge maintaining certain financial ratios, including minimum current assets to current liabilities, maximum net debt to capitalization, and a maximum balance of secured indebtedness.

BG 8-K: Material Agreements & Financial Events

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 6, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Bunge Global SA (BG) announced significant updates to its credit facilities on March 6, 2024, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Bunge Limited Finance Corp. (BLFC) and Bunge Finance Europe B.V.

(BFE). The company has entered into a new $3.2 billion^a, 5-year unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement for BLFC, which replaces a previous $1.95 billion facility. This new agreement includes an additional $1.25 billion commitment that becomes available upon the completion of Bunge's acquisition of Viterra Limited, with an accordion feature allowing for further increases up to $1.5 billion.

Furthermore, BFE exercised an accordion provision in its existing European revolving credit facility, increasing its capacity from $1.75 billion to $3.5 billion^b. This enhancement is also tied to the closing of the Viterra acquisition. Both credit agreements are intended for general corporate purposes and include customary covenants and events of default.

The company has also secured guarantees from Bunge Global SA for these facilities, subject to maintaining certain financial ratios. These actions demonstrate proactive capital management and provide enhanced liquidity to support Bunge's strategic initiatives, particularly the forthcoming Viterra acquisition.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Bunge Limited Finance Corp. (BLFC) secured a new $3.2 billion, 5-year unsecured revolving credit agreement, replacing a $1.95 billion facility.
The new BLFC credit agreement includes $1.25 billion in incremental commitments available upon closing of the Viterra acquisition.
BLFC's credit facility has an accordion provision allowing for potential increases of up to $1.5 billion.
Bunge Finance Europe B.V. (BFE) increased its European revolving credit facility capacity from $1.75 billion to $3.5 billion through an accordion feature, contingent on the Viterra acquisition closing.
Both credit facilities are for general corporate purposes and mature in 2029 (BLFC) and 2026 (BFE), with extension options.
Interest rates are linked to SOFR and Bunge's long-term unsecured debt rating, with sustainability-linked pricing components in the BFE facility.
Bunge Global SA provides guarantees for both BLFC and BFE facilities, subject to financial covenant compliance.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total size of the new credit facilities announced?
The BLFC-JPM Revolving Credit Agreement is for $3.2 billion, and the BFE European Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, after exercising the accordion provision, will have a total commitment of $3.5 billion. This represents a significant increase in available liquidity for Bunge and its subsidiaries.
How are these new credit facilities related to the Viterra acquisition?
A substantial portion of the increased capacity in both credit facilities, specifically $1.25 billion in the BLFC agreement and the full $1.75 billion increase in the BFE agreement, is made available only after Bunge completes its acquisition of Viterra Limited. This suggests the financing is intended to support the Viterra transaction and ongoing operations post-acquisition.
What are the key terms and conditions of these credit facilities?
Both facilities are unsecured and primarily for general corporate purposes. The BLFC facility matures on March 1, 2029, with extension options, while the BFE facility matures on October 6, 2026, also with extension options. Interest rates are tied to SOFR and Bunge's credit rating. The BFE facility also includes pricing adjustments based on sustainability criteria, such as science-based targets for climate goals and deforestation elimination commitments.
Does Bunge Global SA guarantee these new credit facilities?
Yes, Bunge Global SA has provided guarantees for both the BLFC and BFE credit facilities through separate guaranty agreements. These guarantees are subject to Bunge maintaining certain financial ratios, including minimum current assets to current liabilities, maximum net debt to capitalization, and a maximum balance of secured indebtedness.

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