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ENTEGRIS INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 1, 2014)

Filed May 1, 2014For Securities:ENTG

Summary

Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2014, to report on the completion of its merger with ATMI, Inc. and the establishment of new senior secured credit facilities. The merger, effective April 30, 2014, involved the acquisition of ATMI for approximately $1.15 billion in cash. This significant transaction marks a major strategic move for Entegris, aiming to expand its operations and market position. Concurrently, Entegris secured substantial new financing through a $75 million Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (ABL Facility) and a $460 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility. These facilities, provided by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, are secured by the company's assets and guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. The new credit agreements introduce various covenants and mandatory prepayment requirements, including those related to excess cash flow and asset sales, which will impact the company's financial flexibility and operational decisions going forward.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of the acquisition of ATMI, Inc. for approximately $1.15 billion in cash on April 30, 2014.
  • 2Establishment of a $75 million Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility (ABL Facility) with initial interest rates of 1.00% (base rate) + applicable margin and 2.00% (LIBOR) + applicable margin, and a commitment fee of 0.33% per annum.
  • 3Establishment of a $460 million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility with initial interest rates of 1.75% (base rate) + applicable margin and 2.75% (LIBOR) + applicable margin, subject to a 0.75% LIBOR floor.
  • 4The ABL Facility has a five-year maturity, while the Term Loan Facility has a seven-year maturity, with scheduled quarterly amortization of 0.25% of the original principal amount.
  • 5Both credit facilities are secured by substantially all of Entegris' and its subsidiary guarantors' assets, with priority arrangements governed by an Intercreditor Agreement.
  • 6The Term Loan Facility includes mandatory prepayments tied to 50% of annual Excess Cash Flow (reducible based on leverage), 100% of asset sale proceeds, and 100% of debt issuance proceeds.
  • 7The merger is expected to be a significant step for Entegris, though the 8-K primarily details the financing and legal aspects of the transaction rather than strategic rationale or immediate financial impact beyond the deal structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports on two primary events: the completion of Entegris' acquisition of ATMI, Inc. and the establishment of new senior secured credit facilities (an ABL Facility and a Term Loan Facility) to finance these activities.

The acquisition of ATMI was financed through a combination of cash, with approximately $1.15 billion paid at closing. Entegris also entered into new senior secured credit facilities, a $75 million ABL Facility and a $460 million Term Loan Facility, which likely provided additional liquidity or refinancing for the transaction.

The ABL Facility is a $75 million revolving credit line with interest rates based on LIBOR or a base rate plus an applicable margin. The Term Loan Facility is a $460 million loan with similar interest rate structures and includes mandatory prepayments based on excess cash flow and asset sales. Both facilities are secured by company assets and guaranteed by subsidiaries, with maturities of five and seven years, respectively. An Intercreditor Agreement governs the priority between the two facilities.

The credit agreements contain negative covenants that restrict the company and its subsidiaries from activities such as incurring additional debt, paying dividends, making investments or acquisitions, selling assets, or merging, unless certain conditions, including minimum excess availability or financial ratio tests, are met. These covenants will influence Entegris' financial and operational flexibility going forward.