Summary
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) has entered into a new $5.0 billion Credit Agreement, replacing its previous revolving credit facility. This new agreement, effective September 26, 2024, provides senior unsecured revolving loans with a five-year maturity, maturing on September 29, 2029. The facility is unsecured and not guaranteed by subsidiaries, offering flexibility for general corporate purposes. The terms include variable interest rates based on SOFR or a base rate, plus an initial margin, and a commitment fee that adjusts with the Company's debt ratings from major credit agencies.
Key Highlights
- 1Uber entered into a new $5.0 billion Credit Agreement, superseding its prior agreement dated June 26, 2015.
- 2The new Credit Agreement matures on September 26, 2029, providing a five-year term.
- 3The facility is senior unsecured and not guaranteed by any subsidiaries.
- 4Proceeds from borrowings can be used for general corporate purposes.
- 5Interest rates will be based on either the term SOFR rate plus an initial margin of 1.00% or the base rate plus an initial margin of 0.00%.
- 6A commitment fee of 0.125% per annum will apply to the undrawn amount, subject to adjustment based on credit ratings.
- 7The agreement includes customary covenants and events of default, such as maintaining an interest coverage ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and limitations on subsidiary indebtedness and liens.
Frequently Asked Questions
The new $5.0 billion Credit Agreement provides Uber with continued access to a significant revolving credit facility, essential for managing its working capital, funding general corporate purposes, and maintaining financial flexibility. Replacing the older agreement ensures that Uber's financing terms are current and aligned with its current financial standing and market conditions.
The agreement offers $5.0 billion in senior unsecured revolving loans maturing in five years (September 2029). Borrowers have the option to pay interest based on either the SOFR rate plus an initial 1.00% margin or the base rate plus a 0.00% margin. There is also a commitment fee on undrawn amounts, initially set at 0.125%, which will fluctuate based on Uber's credit ratings.
Yes, the Credit Agreement contains customary covenants. Notably, it requires Uber to maintain a consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense ratio of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. It also includes limitations on the incurrence of liens by the Company and its material subsidiaries, as well as restrictions on indebtedness incurred by its material subsidiaries.
Being 'unsecured' means the loans are not backed by specific collateral. 'Not guaranteed by any subsidiary' implies that the lenders' recourse in case of default primarily lies with Uber Technologies, Inc. itself, rather than being able to claim assets of its subsidiary companies directly. This structure offers flexibility for the corporate organization but also means lenders are relying solely on Uber's own creditworthiness.