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Fastenal renews $835M credit facility, reduces private placement capacity to $600M
FASTENAL CO
- Revolving credit commitment increased to $835M with accordion option up to $500M; maturity extended to June 18, 2031.
- Removed consolidated EBITDA covenant; added minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00:1.00 and max total leverage ratio of 3.00:1.00 (step-up to 3.50 after $750M acquisition).
- Master Note Agreement reduced from $900M to $600M; PGIM released as purchaser and investor group representative.
- Deleted negative covenants on dispositions, investments, and restrictive agreements; increased thresholds for certain indebtedness and judgment cross-defaults.
- Issuance period under Master Note Agreement extended to June 18, 2031.