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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 15, 2018)

Filed November 15, 2018For Securities:ROK

Summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has entered into a new $1.25 billion, five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement, replacing its previous $1 billion facility. This new agreement, effective November 13, 2018, provides the company with enhanced financial flexibility, allowing for potential increases in borrowing capacity by up to an additional $750 million and options to extend the maturity date. The proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes, indicating the company's proactive approach to managing its liquidity and supporting ongoing operations or strategic initiatives. The new credit facility's terms are largely consistent with the prior agreement, including customary covenants and events of default, such as a financial covenant requiring a minimum ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense of 3.00 to 1.00. The replacement of the old agreement did not incur any early termination penalties, suggesting a smooth transition and no immediate adverse financial impact from the change in credit arrangements. This move underscores Rockwell Automation's commitment to maintaining a robust capital structure and ensuring access to funding for its business needs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entered into a new $1.25 billion, five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement on November 13, 2018.
  • 2The new agreement replaces a prior $1 billion credit facility.
  • 3The Company has the option to increase the borrowing capacity by an additional $750 million, subject to certain conditions.
  • 4The Company has options to extend the maturity date for an additional year, subject to lender approval.
  • 5Proceeds from borrowings are for general corporate purposes.
  • 6The agreement includes customary covenants and events of default, such as a minimum EBITDA to Interest Expense ratio of 3.00 to 1.00.
  • 7No early termination penalties were incurred from the termination of the previous credit agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces Rockwell Automation's entry into a new $1.25 billion, five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement, which replaces an existing credit facility. It details the terms, conditions, and implications of this new financing arrangement.

The new agreement provides Rockwell Automation with increased financial flexibility. It offers a larger borrowing capacity ($1.25 billion, with an option to increase by another $750 million) and the flexibility to extend the maturity date, ensuring continued access to funds for general corporate purposes and strategic needs.

The filing states that the conditions precedent, covenants, representations, warranties, and events of default are substantially the same as the old agreement. A key financial covenant requires the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense to be at least 3.00 to 1.00.

No, the company stated that it did not incur any early termination penalties when the previous $1 billion credit agreement was terminated concurrently with the entry into the new agreement.