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Universal Corp enters $1.4B new credit facility; replaces existing agreement
UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/
- New unsecured Credit Agreement includes $275M term A-1 (5-yr), $345M term A-2 (7-yr), and $780M revolver (5-yr).
- Proceeds for general corporate purposes, acquisitions, prepayment of existing debt, and working capital.
- Existing Credit Agreement terminated on Dec 9, 2025; all outstanding debt repaid with new facility.
- Financial covenants include max total net leverage ratio of 3.00x (3.25x post-Material Acquisition for 6 quarters) and minimum tangible net worth of $1.0B.
- Interest rates based on Total Net Leverage Ratio; facility fees 0.25%-0.40% per annum.
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