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3M CO 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 19, 2019)

Filed November 19, 2019For Securities:MMM

Summary

3M Company has entered into new credit agreements to bolster its liquidity and financial flexibility. On November 15, 2019, the company finalized a $3.0 billion amended and restated five-year revolving credit agreement, which replaces a previous $3.75 billion facility. Concurrently, 3M also secured a new $1.25 billion 364-day credit agreement. These new agreements provide 3M with substantial borrowing capacity and flexibility, including options for extending the 364-day facility and increasing the five-year revolver. The company has also established specific interest rate structures and covenants, including a leverage ratio requirement, designed to maintain its financial health and operational stability. The refinancing indicates a proactive approach by 3M to manage its debt obligations and ensure access to capital markets.

Key Highlights

  • 13M entered into a $3.0 billion amended and restated five-year revolving credit agreement, replacing a prior facility.
  • 2A new $1.25 billion 364-day credit agreement was also established.
  • 3The credit agreements provide 3M with significant liquidity and financial flexibility.
  • 4The Five-Year Revolver can be increased up to $4.0 billion at the lenders' discretion.
  • 5The 364-Day Credit Agreement allows for conversion of outstanding advances into term loans upon maturity.
  • 6Key covenants include restrictions on liens, mergers, and a requirement to maintain an EBITDA to Interest Ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.
  • 7The new credit facilities are part of 3M's proactive debt management strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company has secured a $3.0 billion five-year revolving credit agreement and a $1.25 billion 364-day credit agreement, totaling $4.25 billion in new credit facilities.

These new agreements are designed to enhance 3M's financial flexibility, ensure access to capital, and provide liquidity. The refinancing of existing debt and the establishment of new facilities are part of the company's ongoing efforts to manage its balance sheet and capital structure.

The credit agreements include customary covenants such as restrictions on incurring liens and mergers. Importantly, 3M is required to maintain a minimum EBITDA to Interest Ratio of 3.0 to 1, calculated on a rolling four-quarter basis.

Borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars can be at either the 'base rate' plus an applicable margin or the 'eurocurrency rate' (which is a periodic fixed LIBOR) plus an applicable margin. Non-U.S. Dollar borrowings will carry the 'eurocurrency rate'.