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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 19, 2012)

Filed March 19, 2012For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on March 19, 2012, to report on a material definitive agreement. The company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 15, 2012, which modifies its existing asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL Facility). This update primarily concerns the terms and conditions of its primary credit line available to the business. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement establishes a total revolving credit commitment of $1.2 billion, with the option to add $250 million in incremental commitments under certain conditions. The facility is secured by the company's inventory and accounts receivable, and it matures on July 6, 2014. While the agreement doesn't mandate strict financial ratio maintenance covenants, it imposes restrictions on various corporate actions, including incurring additional debt, asset sales, and dividend payments, with exceptions based on availability. Investors should note the facility's size, maturity, collateral, and the covenants that could impact future strategic flexibility.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 15, 2012, modifying its existing asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL Facility).
  • 2The ABL Facility provides for $1.2 billion in revolving credit commitments, with an option for an additional $250 million in incremental commitments.
  • 3The facility is secured by the company's eligible inventory and accounts receivable.
  • 4Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest at a variable rate (LIBOR or base rate) plus an applicable margin, with initial margins set at 1.75% for LIBOR and 0.75% for base rate.
  • 5A commitment fee of 0.375% per annum is payable on unutilized commitments.
  • 6The ABL Facility matures on July 6, 2014, with the entire principal due at that time; there is no amortization.
  • 7The agreement includes covenants restricting certain actions like incurring additional debt, asset sales, and dividend payments, with flexibility contingent on excess availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for $1.2 billion in revolving credit commitments, with the possibility of adding an additional $250 million in incremental revolving commitments, subject to certain conditions.

The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement has a maturity date of July 6, 2014. The entire principal amount outstanding under the facility is due and payable on this date, at which point the commitments will terminate.

The obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by all existing and after-acquired inventory, accounts receivable, and other related assets of Dollar General Corporation and its subsidiary borrowers, subject to certain exceptions.

The credit facility does not require the company to comply with ongoing financial ratio maintenance covenants. However, if excess availability falls below certain thresholds ($75.0 million or 10% of the lesser of commitments and borrowing base), the company may be restricted from borrowing additional amounts unless it meets a specific financial ratio outlined in the agreement.