debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Lincoln National enters $2.0B credit facility, extends maturity to Dec 2028
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
- Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides $2.0B of unsecured letters of credit and loans.
- Maturity date extended to December 21, 2028; commitment amount decreased from prior facility.
- Financial covenants: minimum consolidated net worth of $8.626B plus 50% of equity proceeds; debt-to-capital ratio ≤ 0.35:1.
- Facility fee of 0.15% p.a. and LC fee of 0.975% p.a., adjustable with credit rating changes.
- Covenants restrict liens, mergers, and asset sales; customary defaults with grace periods.