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Ribbon Communications amends credit agreement, easing covenants and raising interest margins
Ribbon Communications Inc.
- Fifth Amendment reduces minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for remainder 2022; increases max Net Leverage Ratio through June 2023.
- Max LIBOR margin raised to 4.50% (from 3.50%); base rate margin raised to 3.50% (from 2.50%).
- Max commitment fee on unused commitments increased to 0.50% per year (from 0.35%).
- Borrower may incur at least $50M of junior debt; 50% of net proceeds must prepay Senior Secured Credit Facilities.
- Acquisitions, share repurchases, dividends, and certain investments restricted until FY2022 audited financials delivered.