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Mondelez International, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 23, 2022)

Filed February 23, 2022For Securities:MDLZ

Summary

Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) has filed an 8-K detailing the establishment of new credit facilities. The company entered into a $2.5 billion 364-day senior unsecured revolving credit facility and a $4.5 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility. These new agreements replace an existing $4.5 billion five-year revolving credit agreement that was terminated. The primary purpose of these facilities is to support general corporate needs, including working capital and commercial paper programs. These credit agreements are significant as they provide Mondelez with robust liquidity options and flexibility. The ability to increase the facility amounts by up to $500 million for the 364-day facility and $1 billion for the five-year facility offers potential for future expansion or unforeseen needs. The covenants, including a minimum shareholders' equity of $25 billion (excluding certain accounting adjustments), are standard for such agreements and indicate the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entered into a new $2.5 billion 364-day senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • 2Established a new $4.5 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • 3The new five-year facility replaces a previous $4.5 billion five-year revolving credit agreement.
  • 4Both facilities are for general corporate purposes, including working capital and support for commercial paper.
  • 5The 364-day facility can be increased by up to $500 million.
  • 6The five-year facility can be increased by up to $1 billion.
  • 7Both agreements require a minimum shareholders' equity of $25 billion, with specific exclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The new credit facilities are intended for general corporate purposes, including supporting working capital needs and the company's commercial paper program. They provide Mondelez with enhanced financial flexibility and liquidity.

Mondelez has established a total of $7.0 billion in new revolving credit facilities: a $2.5 billion 364-day facility and a $4.5 billion five-year facility. These replace a previous $4.5 billion five-year facility.

Yes, both agreements require Mondelez to maintain a minimum shareholders' equity of not less than $25.0 billion. Certain accounting adjustments, such as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and mark-to-market accounting for retirement plans, are excluded from this calculation.

The 364-day revolving credit facility terminates on February 22, 2023, though loans outstanding on that date may be extended to February 22, 2024. The five-year revolving credit facility terminates on February 23, 2027, with options for the company to request one-year extensions from lenders.