debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Charles River amends credit agreement, cuts revolver to $2B, extends to 2029
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Revolving commitments reduced from $3B to $2B; maturity extended to December 13, 2029.
- Subsidiary borrower Charles River Laboratories, Inc. added; obligations guaranteed by CRL and secured by assets.
- Interest rates based on SOFR/EURIBOR/Base rate plus margin tied to leverage ratio (Level I-III).
- Negative covenants limit additional indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers, and asset sales.
- Covenants include interest coverage and leverage ratio tests; customary events of default.