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APACHE CORP: debt financing — Apache Corp guarantees $2.0B credit facility for APA's acquisition of Callon Petroleum
APACHE CORP
- $2.0B unsecured delayed-draw term loan: $1.5B 3-year and $500M 364-day tranches, proceeds to refinance Callon debt.
- Apache's guaranty effective until its senior notes outstanding fall below $1.0B; APA must prepay unused borrowings within 120 days of closing.
- Financial covenant requires adjusted debt-to-capital ratio ≤ 60%; negative covenants include lien restrictions and merger limitations.
- Interest margins tied to long-term debt rating: Base Rate Margin 0.625%-1.375%, Applicable Margin 1.625%-2.375% for 3-year tranche.
- Ticking fee of 0.225% per annum on undrawn commitments starting 90 days after Jan 3, 2024.