debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
FMC amends credit agreement, extends covenant relief through 2028; adds springing lien trigger
FMC CORP
- Covenant relief period extended to earlier of Dec 31, 2028 or notice; leverage ratio steps down from 6.00x to 3.75x.
- Minimum interest coverage ratio set at 2.00x through Mar 2027, then 2.50x through Dec 2028.
- Subsidiary indebtedness capped at $350M during relief period; dividend above $0.08/share requires pro forma leverage ≤3.75x.
- New IP collateral minimum of $1B; if ratings fall below BB+/Ba1 from any two of S&P, Fitch, Moody's, must grant lien on substantially all assets.
- Consent fee of 0.075% of aggregate commitments paid to lenders that consented by Dec 7, 2025.