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Indebtedness
12 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Indebtedness
Indebtedness:
The following is a summary of the Company’s long-term indebtedness (in thousands):
 
 
2014
 
2013
Multicurrency Credit Agreement
 
$

 
$

6.875% Senior Notes
 
225,000

 
225,000

Total Long-Term Debt
 
$
225,000

 
$
225,000


6.875% Senior Notes
On December 15, 2010, the Company issued $225 million of 6.875% Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 ("Senior Notes"). The net proceeds of the offering were primarily used to redeem the then outstanding principal of the 8.875% Senior Notes due March 15, 2011. In connection with the refinancing and the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Company incurred approximately $5.0 million in new debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the life of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. These amounts are included in interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Additionally, under the terms of the indentures and credit agreements governing the Senior Notes, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC became a joint and several guarantor of amounts outstanding under the Senior Notes. Refer to Note 20 for subsidiary guarantor financial information.
Multicurrency Credit Agreement
On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a $500 million multicurrency credit agreement (the “Revolver”). The Revolver had a term of five years and all outstanding borrowings on the Revolver were due and payable on October 13, 2016. On October 21, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolver, which, among other things, extended the maturity of the Revolver from October 13, 2016 to October 21, 2018. The initial maximum availability under the Revolver is $500 million. Availability under the Revolver is reduced by outstanding letters of credit. The Company may from time to time increase the maximum availability under the Revolver by up to $250 million if certain conditions are satisfied. In connection with the refinancing and the issuance of the Revolver in fiscal 2012, the Company incurred approximately $2.0 million  in new debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the life of the Revolver using the straight-line method. In connection with the amendment to the Revolver in fiscal 2014, the Company incurred approximately $0.9 million in new debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the life of the Revolver using the straight-line method. There were no borrowings under the Revolver as of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
Borrowings under the Revolver by the Company bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at its option, either:
(1) a 1, 2, 3 or 6 month LIBOR rate plus a margin varying from 1.25% to 2.25%, depending on the Company’s average net leverage ratio; or
(2) the higher of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%; (b) the bank's prime rate; or (c) the Eurocurrency rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.00%. In addition, the Company is subject to a 0.18% to 0.38% commitment fee and a 1.25% to 2.25% letter of credit fee, depending on the Company’s average net leverage ratio.
The Revolver contains covenants that the Company considers usual and customary for an agreement of this type, including a maximum average leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are required to be guarantors of the Company’s obligations under the Revolver.
The Revolver and the Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants. These covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to: pay dividends; repurchase shares; incur indebtedness; create liens; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; consolidate or merge with other entities; sell or lease all or substantially all of its assets; and dispose of assets or use proceeds from sales of its assets. The Revolver contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and impose a maximum average leverage ratio.
Foreign Lines of Credit
The lines of credit available to the Company in foreign countries are in connection with short-term borrowings and bank overdrafts used in the normal course of business. These amounts totaled $4.0 million at June 29, 2014, and expire at various times throughout fiscal 2015 and beyond and are renewable. None of these arrangements had material commitment fees or compensating balance requirements. Borrowings using these lines of credit were included in short-term debt. Outstanding balances are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at Fiscal Year-End
 
$

 
$
300

Weighted Average Interest Rate at Fiscal Year-End
 
%
 
3.86
%