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KWE UNSECURED BONDS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
KWE UNSECURED BONDS KW UNSECURED DEBT
The following table details KW unsecured debt as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
 December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20232022
Credit Facility$150.4 $282.0 
Senior Notes(1)
1,803.1 1,803.5 
KW Unsecured Debt1,953.5 2,085.5 
Unamortized loan fees(19.2)(22.9)
Total KW Unsecured Debt$1,934.3 $2,062.6 
(1) The senior notes balances include unamortized debt premiums. Debt premiums represent the difference between the fair value of debt and the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions and are amortized into interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt in a manner that approximates the effective interest method. The unamortized debt premium as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $3.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Borrowings Under Credit Facilities

The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. (the "Borrower"), has a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Second A&R Facility"). Loans under the Second A&R Facility bear interest at a rate equal to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 1% plus between 1.75% and 2.50%, depending on the consolidated leverage ratio as of the applicable measurement date. The Second A&R Facility has a maturity date of September 25, 2024. Subject to certain conditions precedent and at the Borrower's option, the maturity date of the Second A&R Facility may be extended by six months. The Company intends to refinance or extend the Second A&R Facility before its maturity.
The Second A&R Facility has certain covenants as set forth in that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2020 (the "Credit Agreement") that, among other things, limit the Company and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions to stockholders, repurchase capital stock or debt, make investments, sell assets or subsidiary stock, create or permit liens, engage in transactions with affiliates, enter into sale/leaseback transactions, issue subsidiary equity and enter into consolidations or mergers. The Credit Agreement
requires the Company to maintain (i) a maximum consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not greater than 65%, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (ii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.70 to 1.00, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter for the period of four full fiscal quarters then ended, (iii) a minimum consolidated tangible net worth equal to or greater than the sum of $1,700,000,000 plus an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of net equity proceeds received by the Company after the date of the most recent financial statements that are available as of March 25, 2020, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (iv) a maximum recourse leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not greater than an amount equal to consolidated tangible net worth as of the measurement date multiplied by 1.5, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (v) a maximum secured recourse leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not greater than an amount equal to 3.5% of consolidated total asset value (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and $299,000,000, (vi) a maximum adjusted secured leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not greater than 55%, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, and (vii) liquidity (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least $75.0 million.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenant calculations. The obligations of the Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $150.4 million outstanding on the Second A&R Facility with $349.6 million available to be drawn.
The average outstanding borrowings under credit facilities was $204.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Senior Notes

On February 11, 2021, Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., as issuer, issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 notes”) and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes” and, together with the 2029 notes, the “initial notes”). On March 15, 2021, Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. issued an additional $100 million aggregate principal of the 2029 notes and an additional $100 million of the 2031 notes. These additional notes were issued as "additional notes" under the indentures pursuant to which Kennedy Wilson previously issued 2029 notes and the 2031 notes. On August 23, 2021, Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due 2030 (the "2030 notes" and, together with the 2029 notes and the 2031 notes, the "notes"). The notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Kennedy Wilson and are guaranteed by Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. and certain subsidiaries of Kennedy Wilson.

The notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.750% (in the case of the 2029 notes), 4.750% (in the case of the 2030 notes) and 5.000% (in the case of the 2031 notes) per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2021 for the 2029 notes and 2031 notes and March 1, 2022 for the 2030 notes. The notes will mature on March 1, 2029 (in the case of the 2029 notes), February 1, 2030 (in case of 2030 notes) and March 1, 2031 (in the case of the 2031 notes), in each case unless earlier repurchased or redeemed. At any time prior to March 1, 2024 (in the case of the 2029 notes), September 1, 2024 (in the case of the 2030 notes) or March 1, 2026 (in the case of the 2031 notes), Kennedy Wilson may redeem the notes of the applicable series, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus an applicable “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. At any time and from time to time on or after March 1, 2024 (in the case of the 2029 notes), September 1, 2024 (in the case of the 2030 notes) or March 1, 2026 (in the case of the 2031 notes), Kennedy Wilson may redeem the notes of the applicable series, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing the notes of the applicable series, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, prior to March 1, 2024 (for 2029 notes and 2031 notes) and September 1, 2024 (for 2030 notes), Kennedy Wilson may redeem up to 40% of the notes of either series from the proceeds of certain equity offerings. No sinking fund will be provided for the notes. Upon the occurrence of certain change of control or termination of trading events, holders of the notes may require Kennedy Wilson to repurchase their notes for cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.
    As of December 31, 2020, Kennedy Wilson, Inc. had $1.2 billion of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 notes"). On January 27, 2021 the Company announced a tender offer for up to $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2024 notes. On February 9, 2021, $576.9 million aggregate principal amount of the 2024 notes were tendered. As a result of the tender offer the Company recognized $14.8 million of loss on early extinguishment of debt due to the tender premium and the proportionate write off of capitalized loan fees and debt discount associated with the bonds retired as part of
the tender offer. On April 1, 2021 the Company redeemed the remaining $573.1 million of the 2024 notes using cash on hand from the proceeds of the 2029 notes and 2031 notes. As a result of the redemption the Company recognized an additional $11.7 million of loss on early extinguishment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2021.
The indentures governing the notes contain various restrictive covenants, including, among others, limitations on the Company's ability and the ability of certain of the Company's subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pay dividends or make any other distributions from restricted subsidiaries, redeem or repurchase capital stock, sell assets or subsidiary stocks, engage in transactions with affiliates, create or permit liens, enter into sale/leaseback transactions, and enter into consolidations or mergers. The indentures governing the notes limit the ability of Kennedy Wilson and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness if, on the date of such incurrence and after giving effect to the new indebtedness, the maximum balance sheet leverage ratio (as defined in the indenture) is greater than 1.50 to 1.00, subject to certain exceptions. As of December 31, 2023, the maximum balance sheet leverage ratio was 1.22 to 1.00. See Note 18 for the guarantor and non-guarantor financial statements.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.
KWE UNSECURED BONDS
The following table details the KWE unsecured bonds as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
 December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20232022
KWE Euro Medium Term Note Programme(1)
$523.3 $507.1 
Unamortized loan fees(0.5)(0.7)
Total KWE Unsecured Bonds$522.8 $506.4 
(1) The KWE unsecured bonds balances include unamortized debt discounts. Debt discounts represent the difference between the fair value of debt at issuance and the principal value of debt and are amortized into interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt in a manner that approximates the effective interest method. The net unamortized loan discount as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
KWE issued senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principal amount of (€550 million) (the "KWE Notes"). The KWE Notes were issued at a discount with an annual fixed coupon of 3.25%, and mature in November 2025.  KWE invested proceeds from the KWE Notes to fund equity investments in euro denominated assets and has designated the KWE Notes as a net investment hedge under ASC Topic 815. Subsequent fluctuations in foreign currency rates that impact the carrying value of the KWE Notes are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Kennedy Wilson recognized a gain of $11.6 million in accumulated other comprehensive income due to the weakening of the euro against the GBP during the period. During the year ended December 31, 2022, KWE launched a cash tender offer for up to €150.0 million in aggregate nominal amount of the KWE Notes and accepted all of the €75.0 million (approximately $80.3 million, based on December 31, 2022 rates) in aggregate nominal amount of KWE Notes validly tendered pursuant to the tender offer for a purchase price equal to 82% of the nominal amount of the KWE Notes, which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $13.9 million.
The trust deed that governs the bonds contain various restrictive covenants for KWE, including, among others, limitations on KWE’s and its material subsidiaries’ ability to provide certain negative pledges. The trust deed limits the ability of KWE and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness if, on the date of such incurrence and after giving effect to the incurrence of the new indebtedness, (1) KWE’s consolidated net indebtedness (as defined in the trust deed) would exceed 60% of KWE’s total assets (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the trust deed); and (2) KWE’s consolidated secured indebtedness (as defined in the trust deed) would exceed 50% of KWE’s total assets (as calculated pursuant to the terms of the trust deed). The trust deed also requires KWE, as of each reporting date, to maintain an interest coverage ratio (as defined in the trust deed) of at least 1.50 to 1.00 and have unencumbered assets of no less than 125% of its unsecured indebtedness (as defined in the trust deed).
As of December 31, 2023, KWE was in compliance with these financial covenants.