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Darden Restaurants DRIDarden said on September 16, 2024 that it entered into Amendment No. 1 to its existing $1,250,000,000 Revolving Credit Agreement, replacing the prior financial covenant on total debt to total capitalization with a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00, measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter.
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AI summaryDarden said on September 16, 2024 that it entered into Amendment No. 1 to its existing $1,250,000,000 Revolving Credit Agreement, replacing the prior financial covenant on total debt to total capitalization with a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00, measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter.
The company said it may temporarily raise the maximum consolidated leverage ratio from 3.50 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 at its election following a covered acquisition, subject to the customary limitations in the Credit Agreement. It said all other material terms of the Credit Agreement were unchanged.
Darden entered into a senior unsecured $600 million 2-year Term Loan Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, on September 16, 2024. The company said it has not drawn on the Term Loan as of the date of the filing.
The company said it may make a single borrowing under the Term Loan on any business day from the Closing Date until February 17, 2025 (the Funding Date), and that the loan matures on the second anniversary of the Funding Date. It said the proceeds may be used to finance its pending acquisition of Chuy's Holdings, Inc. and to pay related fees and expenses.
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Darden Amends Financial Covenant on Existing Revolving Credit Facility
Darden said on September 16, 2024 that it entered into Amendment No. 1 to its existing $1,250,000,000 Revolving Credit Agreement, replacing the prior financial covenant on total debt to total capitalization with a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00, measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter.
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Leverage ratio cap temporarily raised upon covered acquisition
The company said it may temporarily raise the maximum consolidated leverage ratio from 3.50 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 at its election following a covered acquisition, subject to the customary limitations in the Credit Agreement. It said all other material terms of the Credit Agreement were unchanged.
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Darden Enters $600 million 2-Year Term Loan
Darden entered into a senior unsecured $600 million 2-year Term Loan Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, on September 16, 2024. The company said it has not drawn on the Term Loan as of the date of the filing.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Term Loan Draw Deadline and Use of Proceeds
The company said it may make a single borrowing under the Term Loan on any business day from the Closing Date until February 17, 2025 (the Funding Date), and that the loan matures on the second anniversary of the Funding Date. It said the proceeds may be used to finance its pending acquisition of Chuy's Holdings, Inc. and to pay related fees and expenses.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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