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PayPal Holdings, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 6, 2017)

Filed December 6, 2017For Securities:PYPL

Summary

PayPal Holdings, Inc. has entered into a new $3.0 billion, 364-day unsecured credit facility agreement. This facility provides significant financial flexibility for the company, allowing for capital allocation and other general corporate purposes. As of the filing date, no funds had been drawn, leaving the full $3.0 billion available. This move indicates a proactive approach by PayPal to ensure access to capital for strategic initiatives or potential future needs. The credit agreement includes variable interest rates tied to LIBOR or prime rate, with margins influenced by PayPal's public debt ratings. The facility also contains standard covenants, including financial tests for interest coverage and leverage ratios, and restrictions on liens. Importantly, the agreement includes provisions for early termination or repayment if PayPal issues new debt or enters into other credit facilities, suggesting this facility is intended as a supplementary or bridge financing option.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entered into a $3.0 billion, 364-day unsecured credit agreement.
  • 2The facility is available for capital allocation and general corporate purposes.
  • 3As of the filing date, no borrowings were outstanding, with the full $3.0 billion capacity available.
  • 4Interest rates are variable, based on LIBOR plus a margin or a prime rate formula.
  • 5The agreement includes financial covenants related to interest coverage and leverage ratios.
  • 6Provisions exist for early termination or reduction of commitments upon issuance of new debt or entry into other credit facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The $3.0 billion credit facility is intended to provide PayPal with financial flexibility for capital allocation and other general corporate purposes. This could include funding strategic initiatives, acquisitions, share repurchases, or general operational needs.

As of December 5, 2017, no borrowings were outstanding under the credit agreement. Therefore, the full $3.0 billion borrowing capacity was available for use by PayPal.

The credit agreement has a term of 364 days, with all amounts due on December 4, 2018. Interest rates are variable, based on either the LIBOR rate plus a margin (ranging from 1.00% to 1.25%) or a formula based on the Administrative Agent's prime rate (with a lower margin range). The specific margin depends on PayPal's public debt ratings.

Yes, the agreement contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants requiring PayPal to maintain a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio. It also includes restrictions on incurring liens and provisions for the termination or repayment of this facility if PayPal issues new debt or enters into other credit facilities.