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EASTERN CO (EML): debt financing — The Eastern Company enters $100M revolving credit facility with Citizens Bank, repays prior TD Bank facility
EASTERN CO
- New $100M five-year senior secured revolving credit facility with $75M accordion feature, maturing October 28, 2030.
- Borrowed $36M at closing to repay and terminate prior $60M term loan / $50M revolver with TD Bank (June 2023).
- Pricing at SOFR plus 1.375%-2.125% margin based on Senior Net Leverage Ratio; current margin 1.375%.
- Financial covenants: Senior Net Leverage Ratio ≤ 3.50x (step-up to 4.00x for acquisitions) and Interest Coverage ≥ 3.00x.
- Commitment fee on unused portion ranges from 0.200% to 0.275%, currently 0.200%.