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Scotts Miracle-Gro amends credit agreement; higher rates, dividend cap through 2024
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
- Amendment adjusts leverage covenant through April 1, 2024, with higher interest margins when leverage exceeds 4.75x.
- Revolver spread increases by 35 bps and term loan spread by 50 bps when leverage >4.75x; facility fee up 15 bps.
- Dividends limited to $225M per fiscal year and other distributions capped at $25M during leverage adjustment period.
- Consenting lenders receive a one-time fee of 0.10% of commitments and outstanding term loans.
- Amendment effective June 8, 2022; requires pro forma leverage compliance for acquisitions and debt incurrence.