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Becton Dickinson extends $2.75B revolving credit facility maturity to September 2027
BECTON DICKINSON & CO
- Lenders consented to one-year extension of commitment termination date to September 24, 2027.
- Senior unsecured revolving facility provides $2.75B, including $100M letter of credit and $194M swingline subfacilities.
- Borrowings may be used for general corporate purposes; BD Euro Finance is an authorized borrower.
- Leverage ratio covenant set at 4.25:1.00 (4.75:1.00 for four quarters after a material acquisition).
- Facility may be increased by up to $500M with additional lender commitments, to a total of $3.25B.