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Worthington amends note agreement; interest rates up 50 bps, covenants tightened
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.
- LuxCo issued amended Series A Note of €36.7M at 2.06% (up from 1.56%); AustriaCo issued Series B Notes of €55M at 2.40% (up from 1.90%).
- Minimum interest coverage ratio raised to 3.25x from 3.00x; max leverage ratio reduced to 55% from 60%.
- Amendment permits previously announced spin-off of steel processing business via covenant exceptions.
- Rating fee of 1.00% p.a. on outstanding notes if company loses investment grade within six months after amendment.