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LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE
LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
($ Millions)
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
5.368% Notes, due December 1, 2015
$
80.0

 
$
80.0

5.20% Notes, due January 15, 2020
40.0

 
40.0

3.86% Notes, due December 21, 2021
50.0

 
50.0

5.70% Notes, due January 15, 2035
34.8

 
34.9

5.90% Notes, due January 15, 2037
45.0

 
45.0

Revolving credit facility
16.0

 
50.0

Total debt
265.8

 
299.9

Less: current portion
(16.0
)
 
(50.0
)
Total long-term debt
$
249.8

 
$
249.9


The aggregate maturities of the Company’s long-term debt for the next five years are as follows:
Years ending September 30, ($ Millions)
 
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 and beyond
$0.0
$80.0
$0.0
$0.0
$16.0
$169.8

The long-term debt and short-term debt agreements of the Company contain financial and nonfinancial covenants including routine matters such as timely payment of principal and interest, maintenance of corporate existence and restrictions on liens. Although none of the agreements have covenants or events of default based on credit ratings, the interest rates applicable to the Company syndicated credit facility discussed below may be adjusted based on credit rating changes. All of the Company’s debt is unsecured.
The Company has authority from the APSC to issue debt securities for up to $35.0. No securities have been issued under this authority.
The Company's Credit Facility
On September 2, 2014 the Company entered into a new syndicated revolving credit facility pursuant to a loan agreement (the Alagasco Loan Agreement) The initial borrowings under the Alagasco Loan Agreement were used to repay the approximately $15.0 of borrowings outstanding under the Company's then existing credit agreement which was terminated in connection with the closing of the Alagasco Loan Agreement.
The Alagasco Loan Agreement is for a term of five years ending September 2, 2019, but the Company may request up to two one-year extensions. The Alagasco Loan Agreement contains nonfinancial covenants, including limitations on certain types of acquisitions, investments and sales of property. The Alagasco Loan Agreement also contains a financial covenant limiting the Company's debt to 70% of its capitalization. At September 30, 2014, this ratio was 24.0%, as defined under the letter of credit.
The Alagasco Loan Agreement has a credit commitment of $150.0. Under certain terms and conditions, the Company may request an increase of up to $50.0 in the credit commitment. The Alagasco Loan Agreement also provides for letters of credit in an aggregate amount up to $15.0, and swingline loans in an aggregate amount up to $15.0. Letters of credit and swingline loans will constitute usage under the Alagasco Loan Agreement.
The Company was in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2014.
The following is a summary of information relating to the Company credit facility:
($ Millions)
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
2014 and 2012 Facilities
 
(October 2012 Facility)
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end
$
55.0

 
$
75.0

Average daily amount outstanding
13.7

 
35.0

Weighted average interest rates based on:
 
 
 
Average daily amount outstanding
1.30
%
 
1.12
%
Amount outstanding at year-end
1.16
%
 
1.26
%

Total interest expense for the Company was $11.5, $15.6 and $16.3 for the transition period ended September 30, 2014 and the calendar years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.