01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 11, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd./CN (CP) filed an 8-K on June 11, 2018, to report an amendment to its existing credit agreement.
The primary change, documented in the Fifth Amending Agreement dated June 8, 2018, is the extension of the '5 Year Maturity Date' for its credit facility from June 28, 2022, to June 28, 2023. This amendment was entered into by Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPRC), a subsidiary, and the Registrant (CP).
While this filing primarily concerns routine debt covenant adjustments and maturity extensions, it indicates proactive management of the company's financial obligations. Investors should note that the 'Term Out Date' of June 27, 2018, was not extended, which may warrant further examination into the specific terms and implications of this date within the broader credit agreement context, although the overall extension of the maturity date suggests continued access to credit.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPRC) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) entered into a Fifth Amending Agreement to their Credit Agreement.
- The amendment extends the '5 Year Maturity Date' of the credit facility from June 28, 2022, to June 28, 2023.
- The 'Term Out Date' of June 27, 2018, was not extended by this amendment.
- The agreement was executed on June 8, 2018, and filed with the SEC on June 10, 2018.
- This filing details routine adjustments to the company's debt structure and maturity profile.
- The amendment involves CPRC as borrower, CP as covenantor, and Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent.
- Exhibit 10.1 contains the full text of the Fifth Amending Agreement.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a material definitive agreement, specifically the Fifth Amending Agreement to the company's existing credit agreement, which extends the maturity date of a portion of its debt.
What specific change did the Fifth Amending Agreement make to the credit facility?
The Fifth Amending Agreement extended the '5 Year Maturity Date' of the credit facility from June 28, 2022, to June 28, 2023. However, it did not extend the 'Term Out Date' of June 27, 2018.
Does this amendment affect the company's ability to borrow funds?
This amendment primarily adjusts the maturity timeline of the existing credit facility. While it extends the maturity, the non-extension of the 'Term Out Date' might have specific implications that would be detailed in the full credit agreement. It indicates proactive management of debt maturities rather than an immediate impact on borrowing capacity unless linked to other covenants.
Who are the parties involved in this amended credit agreement?
The parties involved are Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPRC) as the borrower, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (the Registrant, CP) as the covenantor, Royal Bank of Canada as the administrative agent, and the various lenders party to the agreement.
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