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DEBT
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT

 

 

NOTE 11—DEBT

The carrying values of our debt obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$

178

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

31

 

 

 

31

 

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

Current maturities of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

30

 

 

 

30

 

Current debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 

$

208

 

 

$

30

 

Long-term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term Facility

 

$

2,237

 

 

$

2,243

 

10.625% senior notes

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

1,300

 

North Ocean 105 construction financing

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

Less: current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(30

)

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(136

)

Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 

$

3,393

 

 

$

3,393

 

 

Credit Agreement

On May 10, 2018, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders and letter of credit issuers, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent for a term facility under the Credit Agreement, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as administrative agent for the other facilities under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides for borrowings and letters of credit in the aggregate principal amount of $4.65 billion, consisting of the following:

 

a $2.26 billion senior secured, seven-year term loan facility (the “Term Facility”), the full amount of which was borrowed, and $319.3 million of which has been deposited into a restricted cash collateral account (the “LC Account”) to secure reimbursement obligations in respect of up to $310.0 million of letters of credit (the “Term Facility Letters of Credit”);

 

a $1.0 billion senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”); and

 

a $1.39 billion senior secured letter of credit facility (the “LC Facility”).

The Credit Agreement provides that:

 

 

Term Facility Letters of Credit can be issued in an amount up to the amount on deposit in the LC Account ($319.9 million at March 31, 2019), less an amount equal to approximately 3% of such amount on deposit (to be held as a reserve for related letter of credit fees), not to exceed $310.0 million;

 

subject to compliance with the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement, the full amount of the Revolving Credit Facility is available for revolving loans;

 

subject to our utilization in full of our capacity to issue Term Facility Letters of Credit, the full amount of the Revolving Credit Facility is available for the issuance of performance letters of credit and up to $200 million of the Revolving Credit Facility is available for the issuance of financial letters of credit; and

 

the full amount of the LC Facility is available for the issuance of performance letters of credit.

Borrowings are available under the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Certain existing letters of credit outstanding under our previously existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2017 (the “Prior Credit Agreement”), and certain existing letters of credit outstanding under CB&I’s previously existing credit facilities have been deemed issued under the Credit Agreement, and letters of credit were issued under the Credit Agreement to backstop certain other existing letters of credit issued for the account of McDermott, CB&I and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates.

The Credit Agreement includes mandatory commitment reductions and prepayments in connection with, among other things, certain asset sales and casualty events (subject to reinvestment rights with respect to asset sales of less than $500 million). In addition, we are

required to make annual prepayments of term loans under the Term Facility and cash collateralize letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility and the LC Facility with 75% of excess cash flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement), reducing to 50% of excess cash flow and 25% of excess cash flow depending on our secured leverage ratio.

Term Facility—As of March 31, 2019, we had $2.2 billion of borrowings outstanding under the Term Facility. Proceeds from our borrowing under the Term Facility were used, together with proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes and cash on hand, (1) to consummate the Combination in 2018, including the repayment of certain existing indebtedness of CB&I and its subsidiaries, (2) to redeem $500 million aggregate principal amount of our 8.000% second-lien notes, (3) to prepay existing indebtedness under, and to terminate in full, the Prior Credit Agreement, and (4) to pay fees and expenses in connection with the Combination, the Credit Agreement and the issuance of the Senior Notes.

Principal under the Term Facility is payable quarterly and interest is assessed at either (1) the Eurodollar rate plus a margin of 5.00% per year or (2) the base rate (the highest of the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, the Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%, or the administrative agent’s prime rate) plus a margin of 4.00%, subject to a 1.0% floor with respect to the Eurodollar rate and is payable periodically dependent upon the interest rate in effect during the period. On May 8, 2018, we entered into a U.S. dollar interest rate swap arrangement to mitigate exposure associated with cash flow variability on $1.94 billion of the $2.26 billion Term Facility. This resulted in a weighted average interest rate of 7.70%, inclusive of the applicable margin during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The Credit Agreement requires us to prepay a portion of the term loans made under the Term Facility on the last day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to $5.65 million.

The future scheduled maturities of the Term Facility are:

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

2019

 

$

17

 

2020

 

 

23

 

2021

 

 

23

 

2022

 

 

23

 

2023

 

 

23

 

Thereafter

 

 

2,128

 

 

 

$

2,237

 

 

Additionally, as of March 31, 2019, there were approximately $297 million of Term Facility letters of credit issued (including $48 million of financial letters of credit) under the Credit Agreement, leaving approximately $13 million of available capacity under the Term Facility.

Revolving Credit Facility and LC Facility—We have a $1.0 billion Revolving Credit Facility which is scheduled to expire in May 2023. As of March 31, 2019, we had approximately $178 million in borrowings and $108 million of letters of credit outstanding (including $49 million of financial letters of credit) under the Revolving Credit Facility, leaving $714 million of available capacity under this facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the maximum borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility was $317 million. We also have a $1.39 billion LC Facility that is scheduled to expire in May 2023. As of March 31, 2019, we had approximately $1.37 billion of letters of credit outstanding, leaving $19 million of available capacity under the LC Facility. If we borrow funds under the Revolving Credit Facility, interest will be assessed at either the base rate plus a floating margin ranging from 2.75% to 3.25% (3.25% at March 31, 2019) or the Eurodollar rate plus a floating margin ranging from 3.75% to 4.25% (4.25% at March 31, 2019), in each case depending on our leverage ratio (calculated quarterly). We are charged a commitment fee of 0.50% per year on the daily amount of the unused portions of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility and the LC Facility. Additionally, with respect to all letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement, we are charged a fronting fee of 0.25% per year and, with respect to all letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and the LC Facility, we are charged a participation fee of (i) between 3.75% to 4.25% (4.25% at March 31, 2019) per year in respect of financial letters of credit and (ii) between 1.875% to 2.125% (2.125% at March 31, 2019) per year in respect of performance letters of credit, in each case depending on our leverage ratio (calculated quarterly). We are also required to pay customary issuance fees and other fees and expenses in connection with the issuance of letters of credit under the Credit Agreement.

Credit Agreement Covenants—The Credit Agreement includes the following financial covenants that are tested on a quarterly basis:

 

the minimum permitted fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is 1.50 to 1.00;

 

the maximum permitted leverage ratio is (i) 4.25 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter ending on or before September 30, 2019, (ii) 4.00 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2019, (iii) 3.75 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2019 and on or before December 31, 2020, (iv) 3.50 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2020 and on or before December 31, 2021 and (v) 3.25 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2021; and

 

the minimum liquidity (as defined in the Credit Agreement, but generally meaning the sum of McDermott’s unrestricted cash and cash equivalents plus unused commitments under the Credit Agreement available for revolving borrowings) is $200 million.

In addition, the Credit Agreement contains various covenants that, among other restrictions, limit our ability to:

 

 

incur or assume indebtedness;

 

grant or assume liens;

 

make acquisitions or engage in mergers;

 

sell, transfer, assign or convey assets;

 

make investments;

 

repurchase equity and make dividends and certain other restricted payments;

 

change the nature of our business;

 

engage in transactions with affiliates;

 

enter into burdensome agreements;

 

modify our organizational documents;

 

enter into sale and leaseback transactions;

 

make capital expenditures;

 

enter into speculative hedging contracts; and

 

make prepayments on certain junior debt.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default that we believe are customary for a secured credit facility. If an event of default relating to bankruptcy or other insolvency event occurs, all obligations under the Credit Agreement will immediately become due and payable. If any other event of default exists under the Credit Agreement, the lenders may accelerate the maturity of the obligations outstanding under the Credit Agreement and exercise other rights and remedies. In addition, if any event of default exists under the Credit Agreement, the lenders may commence foreclosure or other actions against the collateral.

If any default exists under the Credit Agreement, or if we are unable to make any of the representations and warranties in the Credit Agreement at the applicable time, we will be unable to borrow funds or have letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement.

Credit Agreement Covenants Compliance—As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all our restrictive and financial covenants under the Credit Agreement. The financial covenants as of March 31, 2019 are summarized below:

 

Ratios

 

Requirement

 

Actual

Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio

 

1.50x

 

2.47x

Maximum total leverage ratio

 

4.25x

 

2.50x

Minimum liquidity

$

200 million

$

1,140 million

 

Future compliance with our financial and restrictive covenants under the Credit Agreement could be impacted by circumstances or conditions beyond our control, including, but not limited to, the delay or cancellation of projects, decreased letter of credit capacity, decreased profitability on our projects, changes in currency exchange or interest rates, performance of pension plan assets or changes in actuarial assumptions. Further, we could be impacted if our customers experience a material change in their ability to pay us or if

the banks associated with the Credit Agreement were to cease operations, or if there is a full or partial break-up of the European Union (“EU”) or its currency, the Euro.

Letter of Credit Agreement

On October 30, 2018, we, as a guarantor, entered into a Letter of Credit Agreement (the “Letter of Credit Agreement) with McDermott Technology (Americas), Inc., McDermott Technology (US), Inc. and McDermott Technology, B.V., each a wholly owned subsidiary of ours, as co-applicants, and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent. The Letter of Credit Agreement provides for a facility for extensions of credit in the form of performance letters of credit in the aggregate face amount of up to $230 million (the “$230 Million LC Facility”). The $230 Million LC Facility is scheduled to expire in December 2021. The obligations under the Letter of Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by us and substantially all of our wholly owned subsidiaries, other than the co-applicants (which are directly obligated thereunder) and several captive insurance subsidiaries and certain other designated or immaterial subsidiaries. The liens securing the $230 Million LC Facility will rank equal in priority with the liens securing obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Letter of Credit Agreement includes financial and other covenants and provisions relating to events of default that are substantially the same as those in the Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2019, there were approximately $205 million of letters of credit issued (or deemed issued) under the $230 million LC Facility, leaving approximately $25 million of available capacity.

Letter of Credit Agreement Covenants Compliance—As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all our restrictive and financial covenants under the Letter of Credit Agreement.

Senior Notes

On April 18, 2018, we issued $1.3 billion in aggregate principal of 10.625% senior notes due 2024 (the “Senior Notes”), pursuant to an indenture we entered into with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the “Senior Notes Indenture”). Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears, and the Senior Notes are scheduled to mature in May 2024. However, at any time or from time to time on or after May 1, 2021, we may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed) set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest to (but excluding) the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on May 1 of the years indicated:

 

Year

 

Optional redemption price

 

2021

 

 

105.313

%

2022

 

 

102.656

%

2023 and thereafter

 

 

100.000

%

 

In addition, prior to May 1, 2021, we may redeem up to 35.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes, in an amount not greater than the net cash proceeds of one or more qualified equity offerings (as defined in the Senior Notes Indenture) at a redemption price equal to 110.625% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to (but excluding) the date of redemption (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date), subject to certain limitations and other requirements. The Senior Notes may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to May 1, 2021 at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes redeemed, plus the applicable premium (as defined in the Senior Notes Indenture) as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to (but excluding) the applicable redemption date (subject to the right of the holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

Senior Notes Covenants—The Senior Notes Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, provide limits around our ability to: (1) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock; (2) make investments or certain other restricted payments; (3) pay dividends or distributions on our capital stock or purchase or redeem our subordinated indebtedness; (4) sell assets; (5) create restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us; (6) create certain liens; (7) sell all or substantially all of our assets or merge or consolidate with or into other companies; (8) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (9) create unrestricted subsidiaries. Those covenants are subject to various exceptions and limitations.

Senior Notes Covenants Compliance—As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all our restrictive covenants under the Senior Notes Indenture. Future compliance with our restrictive covenants under the Senior Notes Indenture could be impacted by circumstances or conditions beyond our control, including, but not limited to, those discussed above with respect to the Credit Agreement.

Other Financing Arrangements

North Ocean (“NO”) Financing―On September 30, 2010, McDermott International, Inc., as guarantor, and NO 105 AS, one of our subsidiaries, as borrower, entered into a financing agreement to pay a portion of the construction costs of the NO 105. Borrowings under the agreement are secured by, among other things, a pledge of all of the equity of NO 105 AS, a mortgage on the NO 105, and a lien on substantially all of the other assets of NO 105 AS. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding borrowing under this facility was approximately $16 million. Future maturities are approximately $8 million for the remainder of 2019 and $8 million in 2020.

Receivables Factoring―During the first quarter of 2019, we sold, without recourse, approximately $35 million of receivables under an uncommitted receivables purchase agreement in Mexico at a discount rate of applicable LIBOR plus a margin of 1.40% - 2.00% and Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate in Mexico plus a margin of 1.40% - 1.70%. We recorded approximately $1 million of factoring costs in Other operating income (expense) during the first quarter of 2019. Ten percent of the receivables sold are withheld and received on the due date of the original invoice. We have received cash, net of fees and amounts withheld, of approximately $31 million under these arrangements during the first quarter of 2019.

Uncommitted Facilities—We are party to a number of short-term uncommitted bilateral credit facilities and surety bond arrangements (the “Uncommitted Facilities”) across several geographic regions, as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

Uncommitted Line Capacity

 

 

Utilized

 

 

Uncommitted Line Capacity

 

 

Utilized

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Bank Guarantee and Bilateral Letter of Credit (1)

 

$

1,668

 

 

$

1,095

 

 

$

1,669

 

 

$

1,060

 

Surety Bonds (2)

 

840

 

 

532

 

 

 

842

 

 

 

475

 

 

(1)

Approximately $175 million of this capacity is available only upon provision of an equivalent amount of cash collateral.

 

(2)

Excludes approximately $360 million of surety bonds maintained on behalf of CB&I’s former Capital Services Operations, which were sold to CSVC Acquisition Corp (“CSVC”) in June 2017. We also continue to maintain guarantees on behalf of CB&I’s former Capital Services Operations business in support of approximately $45 million of RPOs. We are entitled to an indemnity from CSVC for both the surety bonds and guarantees.