debt
confidence high
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materiality 0.75
Ford assumes $3.805B DOE loan for Kentucky battery plant, exits BlueOval SK JV
FORD MOTOR CO
- Ford redeemed its membership interest in BlueOval SK (BOSK) and terminated its $6.6B capital contribution commitment.
- Ford subsidiary FEB acquired BOSK's two Kentucky battery plants, subject to existing DOE liens.
- Ford assumed a $3,805,040,000 promissory note from DOE at 4.814% interest, maturing July 15, 2040.
- Quarterly interest-only payments through Jan 15, 2030, then principal and interest payments through 2040.
- Loan covenants include liquidity minimum of $4B and cross-default triggers at $1B indebtedness.