What is the total new credit capacity secured by MPC and its subsidiary MPLX?

MPC secured a total of $3.5 billion in new revolving credit facilities ($2.5 billion five-year and $1.0 billion 364-day). MPLX secured a new $2.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility. In total, approximately $5.75 billion in new credit capacity was established across the entities.

Why did MPC enter into these new credit agreements?

MPC entered into these new agreements to replace and terminate its existing credit facilities. This allows MPC to extend its borrowing maturities, potentially secure more favorable terms, and maintain robust liquidity to support its operations and strategic initiatives.

What are the key financial covenants MPC and MPLX must adhere to under these new agreements?

MPC must maintain a ratio of Consolidated Net Debt to Total Capitalization not exceeding 65% as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. MPLX must maintain a ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA not exceeding 5.0 to 1.0 for the prior four fiscal quarters, with an allowance to increase to 5.5 to 1.0 during an 'Acquisition Period'.

Does MPC or MPLX have the ability to increase their credit lines?

Yes, both MPC's $2.5 billion five-year credit facility and MPLX's $2.25 billion five-year credit facility include provisions to increase the aggregate commitments by up to an additional $500 million, subject to lender consent and other customary conditions.

MPC 8-K: Material Agreements & Financial Events

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) announced the execution of two new revolving credit agreements on July 21, 2017, totaling $3.5 billion in potential borrowing capacity. The company entered into a $2.5 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility and a $1.0 billion 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility. These new agreements replace and terminate previous credit facilities, extending MPC's access to liquidity and potentially providing more favorable terms. The $2.5 billion facility includes an option to increase by an additional $500 million and allows for two one-year maturity extensions. Additionally, MPC's master limited partnership, MPLX LP, secured a new $2.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility, also replacing its prior agreement. This facility for MPLX also has an option for an increase of up to $500 million and can be extended for up to two additional years. Both MPC and MPLX credit agreements include customary covenants, with MPC's debt-to-total capitalization ratio not to exceed 65% and MPLX's debt-to-EBITDA ratio not to exceed 5.0x (or 5.5x during an acquisition period). These actions demonstrate proactive management of liquidity and debt structures for both MPC and its subsidiary.

Key Highlights

1MPC entered into a new $2.5 billion five-year revolving credit facility, maturing July 21, 2022, with an option to increase commitments by $500 million.
2MPC also secured a $1.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility, maturing July 20, 2018.
3These new MPC facilities replaced and terminated prior credit agreements, signaling a refinancing and extension of liquidity.
4MPLX LP, an MPC subsidiary, established a new $2.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility, maturing July 21, 2022, with an option to increase by $500 million.
5The MPLX facility also allows for two one-year maturity extensions.
6Both MPC and MPLX credit agreements contain standard covenants, including financial ratio requirements (Debt/Total Capitalization for MPC and Debt/EBITDA for MPLX).
7The transactions highlight proactive treasury management and access to capital markets for both MPC and MPLX.

Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 27, 2017)

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