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CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 23, 2011)

Filed May 23, 2011For Securities:CASY

Summary

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) has filed an 8-K report on May 23, 2011, detailing the execution of two new Promissory Notes with UMB Bank, n.a., aggregating $100 million. These notes establish a new revolving line of credit, replacing existing arrangements and are intended to finance short-term operating expenses and potential acquisitions of convenience store properties. The new credit facility is unsecured and its availability is subject to certain conditions, including the absence of default and the lender's assessment of its security. This refinancing provides Casey's with increased financial flexibility for its ongoing operations and growth initiatives. The terms include variable interest rates tied to the Federal Funds Offered Rate, plus a spread, and the notes are payable on demand. A Negative Pledge Agreement has also been executed, restricting the company from creating certain liens on its assets without the lender's consent, ensuring the lender's priority in specific debt scenarios. Investors should note that this unsecured facility represents a significant, albeit short-term, financing tool for the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Casey's General Stores, Inc. entered into a new $100 million revolving line of credit through two unsecured Promissory Notes with UMB Bank, n.a.
  • 2The new credit facility replaces previous line of credit arrangements with the same lender.
  • 3The Notes are dated May 23, 2011, and are payable in full upon the lender's demand.
  • 4Interest rates are variable, based on the Federal Funds Offered Rate plus a spread (initial rates: 0.850% and 1.100% per annum).
  • 5The company intends to use the funds for short-term operating expenses and potential acquisitions of convenience store properties.
  • 6A Negative Pledge Agreement was executed, restricting the company from creating certain liens on its assets without lender consent.
  • 7The availability of funds is subject to the lender's discretion and satisfaction with the company's financial standing and adherence to agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of these new Promissory Notes is to establish a $100 million revolving line of credit for Casey's General Stores, Inc. The funds are intended to finance short-term operating expenses and potential acquisitions of other convenience store properties.

No, the two Promissory Notes are unsecured. However, a Negative Pledge Agreement has been put in place, which restricts the company from creating certain liens on its properties or assets without the prior written consent of the lender, UMB Bank, n.a.

The interest rates are variable and tied to the Federal Funds Offered Rate (the Index). The first Note has an initial interest rate of 0.750% over the Index (0.850% per annum), and the second Note has an initial rate of 1.000% over the Index (1.100% per annum). These rates are subject to change as the Index fluctuates.

These new Promissory Notes terminate and replace the Company's current line of credit arrangements with UMB Bank, n.a., which were previously evidenced by a Promissory Note dated October 1, 2005.