01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 21, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has filed an 8-K report detailing the execution of two material definitive agreements: a 364-day credit agreement and a three-year credit agreement.
Both agreements are delayed-draw term loan facilities totaling $750.0 milliona each, for a combined total of $1.5 billion in potential financing. These facilities are specifically arranged to fund a portion of the consideration for the previously announced acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. ("Silvus"), along with refinancing Silvus's existing debt and associated fees and expenses. The funding is contingent on the substantially concurrent closing of the Silvus acquisition.
The 364-day facility matures 364 days from funding, with an option to extend a portion of the loan for another year, and carries interest based on a base rate or Term SOFR plus an applicable margin. A ticking fee of 12.5 basis points and an extension fee of 5 basis points (if the loan is extended) will apply.
The three-year facility matures three years from funding, also with interest based on base rate or Term SOFR plus an applicable margin, and a ticking fee ranging from 9 to 25 basis points. Both agreements include a financial covenant requiring compliance with a leverage ratio and customary restrictive covenants and events of default.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Motorola Solutions secured $1.5 billion in new credit facilities to finance the acquisition of Silvus Technologies.
- The financing comprises a $750 million 364-day term loan and a $750 million three-year term loan.
- The credit agreements are contingent upon the closing of the Silvus acquisition.
- Proceeds will be used for acquisition consideration, refinancing Silvus's debt, and related expenses.
- The 364-day loan has a maturity of 364 days, with an option to extend a portion to two years.
- The three-year loan has a maturity of three years from funding.
- Both agreements include leverage ratio financial covenants and customary restrictive covenants.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the new credit agreements?
The primary purpose of the 364-day and three-year credit agreements is to provide financing for Motorola Solutions' previously announced acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. The funds will cover a portion of the purchase price, refinance Silvus's existing indebtedness, and pay related fees and expenses.
What is the total amount of financing secured?
Motorola Solutions has secured a total of $1.5 billion in new credit facilities, consisting of a $750 million 364-day delayed-draw term loan and a $750 million three-year delayed-draw term loan.
When will the funds from these credit agreements be drawn?
The term loans under both credit agreements are structured as delayed-draw facilities and will be funded in a single borrowing on the date of the closing of the Silvus acquisition, provided that certain conditions are met or waived.
What are the key financial covenants associated with these new credit agreements?
Both credit agreements require Motorola Solutions to maintain compliance with a leverage ratio. Additionally, they contain restrictive covenants that limit the company's ability to, among other things, create liens and enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to customary exceptions.
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