What is the primary purpose of these new credit agreements?

The primary purpose of these new, amended, and restated credit agreements is to ensure Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries have continued access to liquidity for general corporate purposes. They replace existing credit facilities that were approaching their expiration dates, providing a stable and potentially enhanced borrowing base.

What is the total borrowing capacity under these new facilities?

The total initial maximum borrowing capacity is significant. Xcel Energy's facility is $1.5 billion, NSP-Minnesota's is $700 million, PSCo's is $700 million, SPS's is $500 million, and NSP-Wisconsin's is $150 million. These amounts can be increased under certain conditions, adding further flexibility.

What are the key financial covenants associated with these new credit facilities?

The main financial covenant requires that the applicable borrower's consolidated funded debt to total capitalization ratio remain less than or equal to 65 percent. There are also covenants restricting mergers, asset sales, and the incurrence of liens.

How will interest rates be determined under these new credit agreements?

Interest rates will be based on either the Term SOFR rate or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The applicable margin ranges are dependent on the borrower's senior unsecured credit ratings at the time of borrowing. A commitment fee on the unused portion of the line also applies.

XEL/XELLL 8-K: Material Agreements & Financial Events

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) and its key subsidiaries (NSP-Minnesota, NSP-Wisconsin, PSCo, and SPS) have entered into new, amended, and restated credit agreements, replacing existing facilities that were set to expire in June 2024. These new facilities collectively provide significant borrowing capacity, with Xcel Energy's facility alone being up to $1.5 billion, potentially increasing to $1.85 billion. The other subsidiaries also have substantial credit lines, totaling several hundred million dollars each. These new credit facilities are unsecured and have a five-year term, with extension options. The terms indicate flexibility in interest rates, tied to SOFR or alternate base rates, plus variable margins based on credit ratings. A key financial covenant requires a consolidated funded debt to total capitalization ratio of less than or equal to 65%. This refinancing activity is a standard corporate action aimed at ensuring continued access to liquidity for general corporate purposes and reflects the company's ongoing management of its capital structure.

Key Highlights

1Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries entered into new, amended, and restated credit agreements on September 19, 2022.
2The new facilities replace existing credit lines that were due to expire in June 2024.
3Xcel Energy's new credit facility has an initial maximum amount of $1.5 billion, with potential for an additional $350 million increase.
4Subsidiaries NSP-Minnesota, PSCo, and SPS also secured significant credit facilities ranging from $500 million to $700 million initially.
5NSP-Wisconsin secured a $150 million credit facility.
6All new facilities are unsecured, have a five-year term, and include provisions for interest rate adjustments based on SOFR or alternate base rates and credit ratings.
7A key financial covenant requires the consolidated funded debt to total capitalization ratio to be less than or equal to 65%.

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 21, 2022)

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