01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 21, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On November 21, 2024, UFC Holdings, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., entered into the Fifth Refinancing Amendment to its First Lien Credit Agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto.
The amendment refinances and replaces the outstanding first lien secured term loans with new first lien secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $2,750.0 milliona, which now mature on November 21, 2031, and refinances the existing secured revolving credit facility, now a $205.0 million facility maturing on November 21, 2029. UFC Holdings borrowed the full $2,750.0 million of New Term Loans on the Closing Date to repay the entire amount outstanding under the Existing Term Loans and to pay fees and expenses related to the amendment. The New Term Loans bear interest at Term SOFR plus 2.25% (0.00% SOFR floor) or ABR plus 1.25%, and include 1% annual principal amortization payable in equal quarterly installments.
The New Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at Term SOFR plus 2.00%-2.25% or ABR plus 1.00%-1.25%, depending on the First Lien Leverage Ratio. The amendment also sets the testing condition for the New Revolving Credit Facility financial covenant at the greater of $85.0 millionb and 40% of the borrowing capacity (excluding letters of credit, whether drawn or undrawn). The filing notes that certain lenders and their affiliates have engaged in, and may continue to engage in, investment banking, advisory and other commercial dealings with the Company, and the full terms are in Exhibit 10.1.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Closing date of November 21, 2024: UFC Holdings, LLC entered into the Fifth Refinancing Amendment to its First Lien Credit Agreement dated August 18, 2016.
- New first lien secured term loans of $2,750.0 million, maturing November 21, 2031, used to repay all Existing Term Loans and pay fees and expenses.
- New Revolving Credit Facility of $205.0 million, maturing November 21, 2029, replacing the existing secured revolver.
- New Term Loans priced at Term SOFR plus 2.25% (0.00% floor) or ABR plus 1.25%, with 1% annual amortization in equal quarterly installments.
- Revolver pricing of Term SOFR plus 2.00%-2.25% or ABR plus 1.00%-1.25%, depending on the First Lien Leverage Ratio.
- Revolver financial covenant testing condition set at the greater of $85.0 million and 40% of borrowing capacity (excluding letters of credit).
- The amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1; schedules and similar attachments were omitted under Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did UFC Holdings, LLC do in this filing?
UFC Holdings, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., entered into the Fifth Refinancing Amendment to its First Lien Credit Agreement on November 21, 2024, refinancing its term loans and revolving credit facility.
How much debt was refinanced and how much was borrowed?
UFC Holdings borrowed $2,750.0 million of New Term Loans and used the proceeds to repay the entire amount outstanding under the Existing Term Loans and to pay fees and expenses related to the amendment.
When do the new facilities mature?
The New Term Loans mature on November 21, 2031, and the New Revolving Credit Facility of $205.0 million matures on November 21, 2029.
How is interest on the new loans calculated?
Term loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus 2.25% (0.00% floor) or an ABR-based rate plus 1.25%. Revolving loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus 2.00%-2.25% or an ABR-based rate plus 1.00%-1.25%, with the margin depending on the First Lien Leverage Ratio.
Do the new term loans require principal repayment?
Yes. The New Term Loans include 1% principal amortization payable in equal quarterly installments.
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