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Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN): debt financing — NW Natural enters $100M uncommitted LC facility for Washington cap-and-invest program
Northwest Natural Holding Co
- NW Natural entered into an uncommitted LC facility; aggregate LCs limited to $100M per Oregon PUC authorization.
- Proceeds of LCs will primarily support NW Natural's participation in Washington Climate Commitment Act cap-and-invest auctions.
- Facility has no fixed term; lenders have no commitment to issue LCs and may terminate at any time in their discretion.
- NW Natural must maintain S&P/Moody's ratings and a financial covenant: Consolidated Indebtedness <= 70% of Total Capitalization.
- NW Natural was in compliance with the financial covenant as of January 5, 2024.