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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jan 5, 2023)

Filed January 5, 2023For Securities:HLT

Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) announced an amendment to its credit agreement, enhancing its financial flexibility. On January 5, 2023, Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc., an indirect subsidiary, entered into Amendment No. 9 to its existing Credit Agreement. This amendment is significant as it increases the total revolving credit commitments under the senior secured revolving credit facility from $1.75 billion to $2.0 billion. Furthermore, the maturity date for this revolving credit facility has been extended to January 5, 2028, or 91 days prior to the maturity of existing term loans, whichever comes first. This extension and increase in available credit provide Hilton with greater financial resources and a longer runway to manage its operations and strategic initiatives. All other terms of the credit agreement remain largely unchanged.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revolving credit commitments increased from $1.75 billion to $2.0 billion.
  • 2Maturity date of the revolving credit facility extended to January 5, 2028.
  • 3The extension provides a longer-term financial runway for the company.
  • 4The amendment enhances the company's financial flexibility.
  • 5No other significant changes were made to the existing credit agreement terms.
  • 6This action reflects ongoing management of the company's debt structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a material definitive agreement, specifically Amendment No. 9 to Hilton's Credit Agreement, which amends and extends its senior secured revolving credit facility.

The amendment increases Hilton's revolving credit commitments by $250 million, from $1.75 billion to $2.0 billion, thereby increasing its borrowing capacity under this facility.

The maturity date of the revolving credit facility has been extended to the earlier of January 5, 2028, or 91 days prior to the maturity of Hilton's existing term loans.

According to the filing, all other terms of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Credit Agreement remain substantially the same, except as otherwise amended by Amendment No. 9.