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Salesforce, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 30, 2018)

Filed April 30, 2018For Securities:CRM

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) on April 30, 2018, primarily details the entry into new credit agreements and provides updates on the ongoing acquisition of MuleSoft, Inc. The company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement establishing a five-year, unsecured, multicurrency revolving credit facility with an initial aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion. Additionally, Salesforce amended and restated its existing term loan agreement and entered into a new acquisition term loan agreement for up to $500 million to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the MuleSoft acquisition and associated transaction costs. These financing arrangements are crucial for supporting Salesforce's strategic growth, particularly the significant acquisition of MuleSoft, which was initiated via an exchange offer on April 2, 2018. The new credit facilities, with their specified covenants and maturity dates, provide the company with necessary financial flexibility and resources. Investors should note the terms of these agreements, including interest rate calculations, fees, covenants, and events of default, as they impact the company's financial obligations and operational flexibility.

Key Highlights

  • 1Salesforce entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for a $1.0 billion unsecured, five-year revolving credit facility.
  • 2A new $500 million unsecured Acquisition Term Loan Agreement was established to help finance the acquisition of MuleSoft.
  • 3The existing $500 million term loan was amended and restated, maintaining its original maturity date.
  • 4These new credit facilities are unsecured and subject to customary covenants, including a Consolidated Leverage Ratio not to exceed 3.50:1.00 (with a potential step-up to 4.50:1.00 after a Material Acquisition).
  • 5The filing confirms the ongoing exchange offer for MuleSoft, Inc. shares, which commenced on April 2, 2018, as part of the acquisition process.
  • 6Guarantees provided by certain subsidiaries under previous credit agreements were terminated in connection with the new agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces Salesforce's entry into new and amended credit agreements, including a significant revolving credit facility and a term loan to finance the acquisition of MuleSoft. It also provides context for the ongoing acquisition process.

Salesforce has secured a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million acquisition term loan. Its existing $500 million term loan was also amended and restated.

The filing confirms that Salesforce commenced an exchange offer to purchase all shares of MuleSoft on April 2, 2018. The new acquisition term loan is intended to help finance the cash portion of this acquisition.

A key financial covenant requires that the Consolidated Leverage Ratio not exceed 3.50:1.00 at the end of each fiscal quarter. This ratio can be stepped up to 4.50:1.00 for a certain period following a Material Acquisition.