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Howmet Aerospace Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 25, 2005)

Filed April 25, 2005For Securities:HWM

Summary

This 8-K filing from Alcoa Inc. (the parent company of Howmet Aerospace Inc. at the time of this filing) on April 25, 2005, primarily details the company's entry into a new $1.0 billion Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, effective April 22, 2005. This new facility replaces a maturing 364-day credit agreement and is intended for general corporate purposes, including supporting its commercial paper program. The agreement includes provisions for borrowings based on LIBOR rates plus a margin tied to Alcoa's credit rating and requires the maintenance of a specific debt-to-net worth ratio. Notably, the company also amended its two existing five-year revolving credit facilities to align their terms with the new agreement and introduce similar provisions for increasing lender commitments. These actions indicate a strategic move to secure and potentially expand its available credit lines with terms that reflect its financial standing. Additionally, the filing notes the retirement of a long-serving director from the Board.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alcoa entered into a new $1.0 billion Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement (the "2005 Facility") effective April 22, 2005.
  • 2The 2005 Facility replaces a maturing $1.0 billion 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement.
  • 3The new credit facility is for general corporate purposes and supports Alcoa's commercial paper program.
  • 4Borrowing rates are based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin determined by Alcoa's senior unsecured long-term debt credit ratings.
  • 5The agreement requires Alcoa to maintain a specified ratio of indebtedness to consolidated net worth.
  • 6Alcoa amended two existing five-year revolving credit facilities to align covenants and add provisions for increasing lender commitments, with a combined potential increase of up to $500 million across all facilities.
  • 7Sir Ronald Hampel, a director since 1995, retired from the Board of Directors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Alcoa Inc.'s entry into a new $1.0 billion Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement and amendments to its existing credit facilities. This demonstrates proactive management of the company's liquidity and financing structure.

The new facility, effective April 22, 2005, matures in April 2010. It allows for borrowings at LIBOR-based rates plus a margin dependent on Alcoa's credit rating. It also requires Alcoa to maintain a specific debt-to-net worth ratio and includes provisions for potential increases in borrowing capacity.

Alcoa amended its 2004 and 2003 Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreements to synchronize their representations, warranties, covenants, and events of default with those in the new 2005 Facility. This standardization simplifies management and ensures consistency across its credit lines.

Yes, the filing notes the retirement of Sir Ronald Hampel from Alcoa's Board of Directors on April 22, 2005, due to the company's policy on retirement age. He had served as a director since 1995.