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DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 28, 2023)

Filed March 28, 2023For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, establishing a $3.0 billion revolving credit facility. This new facility, which replaces a previous agreement from 2018, provides significant financial flexibility for the company's general corporate purposes. The agreement allows for potential increases in commitments up to $750 million under certain conditions. The credit facility matures in March 2028, with options for one-year extensions, and includes sub-limits for letters of credit and swing line loans. Covenants within the agreement are standard for such facilities, including limitations on liens, mergers, indebtedness, and a requirement to maintain a debt-to-capitalization ratio below 65%. These terms provide a clear framework for the company's borrowing capacity and financial management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Devon Energy entered into an amended and restated credit agreement on March 24, 2023.
  • 2The new agreement establishes a $3.0 billion revolving credit facility.
  • 3The facility can be increased by an aggregate of $750 million in revolving commitments.
  • 4Proceeds from the credit facility are for general corporate purposes.
  • 5The credit agreement matures on March 24, 2028, with potential for extensions.
  • 6Customary covenants include limitations on liens, mergers, and indebtedness.
  • 7A key financial covenant requires maintaining a consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization ratio of no greater than 65%.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the amended and restated credit agreement is to provide Devon Energy with a $3.0 billion revolving credit facility for its and its subsidiaries' general corporate purposes. This ensures the company has access to financial resources for operational needs and strategic initiatives.

The credit facility matures on March 24, 2028. The company has the option to extend the maturity date for up to three additional one-year periods, subject to the agreement of lenders representing more than 50% of the aggregate commitments.

Yes, the agreement includes a financial maintenance covenant requiring Devon Energy to maintain a ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization of no greater than 65%, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter.

The base amount of the revolving credit facility is $3.0 billion. Additionally, the company has the ability to increase the revolving commitments by an aggregate of $750 million under certain conditions, bringing the potential total borrowing capacity to $3.75 billion.