Unsecured Term Loan

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Unsecured Term Loan

6. Unsecured Term Loan

On May 17, 2022, BPLP entered into an unsecured credit agreement (the “Unsecured Term Loan”) providing for a single borrowing of up to $730.0 million. The Unsecured Term Loan matures on May 16, 2023.

At BPLP’s option, the Unsecured Term Loan will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (A) (1) a base rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (c) term SOFR plus 1.00% and (d) 1.00%, or (2) a term SOFR rate per annum equal to the forward-looking SOFR term rate administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration (“CME”) two business days prior to the commencement of such interest period; or if the rate is unavailable, then the forward-looking SOFR term rate administered by CME on the first business day immediately prior thereto, in each case, plus 0.10%, and (B) a margin ranging from zero to 160 basis points based on BPLP’s credit rating.

On May 17, 2022, BPLP exercised its option to draw $730.0 million under the Unsecured Term Loan (See Note 3). As of September 30, 2022, the Unsecured Term Loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to term SOFR plus 0.95% per annum based on BPLP’s credit rating at September 30, 2022. At September 30, 2022, BPLP had $730.0 million outstanding under the Unsecured Term Loan.

The Unsecured Term Loan contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default provisions, including the failure to pay indebtedness, breaches of covenants and bankruptcy and other insolvency events, which could result in the acceleration of the obligation to repay any outstanding amount under the Unsecured Term Loan. Among other covenants, the Unsecured Term Loan requires that BPLP maintain on an ongoing basis: (1) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, however, the leverage ratio may increase to no greater than 65% provided that it is reduced back to 60% within one year, (2) a secured debt leverage ratio not to exceed 55%, (3) a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.40, (4) an unsecured debt leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, however, the unsecured debt leverage ratio may increase to no greater than 65% provided that it is reduced to 60% within one year, (5) an unsecured debt interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75 and (6) limitations on permitted investments. At September 30, 2022, BPLP was in compliance with each of these financial and other covenant requirements.