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PEPSICO INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 8, 2016)

Filed June 8, 2016For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) filed an 8-K report on June 7, 2016, detailing significant updates to its credit facilities. The company entered into a new $3.7225 billion, five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement, effective June 6, 2016, which matures on June 6, 2021. This new agreement, along with a new 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement, replaces previous credit facilities that were terminated on the same date. The primary purpose of these credit agreements is to provide funding for general corporate purposes and maintain financial flexibility. Notably, PepsiCo has the option to increase the commitments under the five-year agreement up to $4.5 billion, subject to lender consent, and can request annual renewals for an additional year. Similarly, the 364-day agreement allows for an increase to $4.5 billion and offers renewal or conversion options. As of the filing date, there were no outstanding borrowings under either of the new credit agreements, indicating a strong liquidity position and strategic management of its debt obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo entered into a new $3.7225 billion, five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement on June 6, 2016, maturing on June 6, 2021.
  • 2The new five-year agreement replaces the company's previous five-year credit facility, which was terminated concurrently.
  • 3PepsiCo also entered into a new 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement, replacing its prior 364-day facility.
  • 4Both new credit agreements allow for potential increases in commitments up to a total of $4.5 billion, subject to lender approval.
  • 5Funds borrowed under these facilities are designated for general corporate purposes.
  • 6As of the filing date, there were no outstanding borrowings under either the new five-year or 364-day credit agreements.
  • 7The company's credit facilities are with Citibank, N.A., serving as the administrative agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The new credit agreements, a five-year unsecured revolving credit facility and a 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility, are primarily intended to provide PepsiCo and its borrowing subsidiaries with access to funds for general corporate purposes, ensuring financial flexibility and operational continuity.

The initial borrowing capacity under the new five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement is $3.7225 billion. Both the five-year and the 364-day agreements have provisions that allow PepsiCo to potentially increase the total commitments to up to $4.5 billion, subject to the agreement of the existing lenders or new lenders.

No, as of the filing date (June 7, 2016), there were no outstanding borrowings under either the new $3.7225 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement or the new 364-day unsecured revolving credit agreement.

PepsiCo terminated its 2015 Five-Year Credit Agreement and its 2015 364-Day Credit Agreement to enter into new, updated credit facilities. This is a common practice for companies to refresh their credit lines, potentially secure more favorable terms, or align with current corporate financing strategies. Importantly, no borrowings were outstanding on the old facilities at the time of termination.