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LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM LOAN
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM LOAN

10. LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM LOAN

During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, Syntel utilized the full Line of Credit with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA of $50 million and it was repaid in full on May 23rd, 2013.

On May 23, 2013, Syntel entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. for $150 million in credit facilities consisting of a three year term loan facility of $60 million and a three year revolving credit facility of $90 million. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by two of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries SkillBay and Syntel Consulting (collectively, the “Guarantors”). In connection with the credit facilities, the Company and the Guarantors also entered into a related security and pledge agreement granting a security interest in the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including, without limitation, a pledge of 65% of the equity interests in Syntel India.

The interest rates applicable to loans incurred under the Credit Agreement are (a) with respect to Revolving Loans, (i) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.25% with respect to Eurodollar Loans and (ii) the Base Rate plus 0.25% with respect to Base Rate Loans, and (b) with respect to the Term Loan, (i) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.50% with respect to Eurodollar Loans and (ii) the Base Rate plus 0.50% with respect to Base Rate Loans (each as defined in the Credit Agreement).

As at June 30, 2013, the interest rate was at 1.52275% for the three year revolving credit facility and was at 1.77275% for the three year term loan facility.

 

Principal payments on the term loan are due every quarter and as at June 30, 2013, $1.5 million principal payout has been effected. The related Credit Agreement requires compliance with certain financial ratios and covenants. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.