Indebtedness

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

INDEBTEDNESS

Long-term debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):


	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023


Credit facility, expires 2027	$	580.0	$	—
1.002% EIB Senior term loan due 2025	269.7		276.7
EIB Senior Term Loan due 2029	269.7		276.7
EIB Senior Term Loan due 2030	183.4		—
Senior term loans due between 2025 and 2028	158.0		162.1
0.800% Senior notes due 2028	647.2		664.0
5.450% Senior notes due 2027	400.0		—
5.800% Senior notes due 2034	700.0		—
Term Loan Facility borrowings	500.0		—
Other long-term debt	2.9		3.1
Debt issuance costs	(13.5)		(3.1)
	3,697.4		1,379.5

Less:
Current portion of other long-term debt	(2.0)		(2.3)
1.002% EIB Senior term loan due 2025	(269.7)		—
Total long-term indebtedness	$	3,425.7	$	1,377.2

Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility

In December 2022, the Company, certain of its subsidiaries and Rabobank, and other named lenders entered into an amendment to its credit facility providing for a $1.25 billion multi-currency unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”), which replaced the Company’s former $800.0 million multi-currency unsecured revolving credit facility. The amendment provided an additional $450.0 million in borrowing capacity. An initial borrowing under the credit facility was used to repay and retire a $240.0 million short-term multi-currency revolving credit facility with Rabobank that matured on March 31, 2023. The Credit Facility consists of a $325.0 million United States dollar tranche and a $925.0 million multi-currency tranche for loans denominated in United States dollars, Euros or other currencies to be agreed upon. The Credit Facility matures on December 19, 2027. Interest accrues on amounts outstanding for any borrowings denominated in United States dollars, at the Company’s option, at either (1) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.1% plus a margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.875% based on the Company’s credit rating, or (2) the base rate, which is the highest of (i) the Prime Rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%, and (iii) Term SOFR for a one-month tenor plus 1.0%, plus a margin ranging from 0.000% to 0.875% based on the Company’s credit rating. Interest accrues on amounts outstanding for any borrowings denominated in Euros at the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus a margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.875% based on the Company’s credit rating. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $580.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and had the ability to borrow $670.0 million.

In December 2023, the Company amended the Credit Facility to allow for incremental borrowings in the form of a delayed draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. In March 2024, the Company further amended the Credit Facility to increase this amount by $250.0 million, for an aggregate amount of $500.0 million ("Term Loan Facility"). The Company drew down the facility on March 28, 2024. Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at the same rate and margin as the Credit Facility. The Term Loan Facility matures on December 19, 2027. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $500.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan Facility.

Uncommitted Credit Facility

In June 2022, the Company entered into an uncommitted revolving credit facility that allows the Company to borrow up to €100.0 million (or approximately $107.9 million as of March 31, 2024). The credit facility expires on December 31, 2026.

Any loans will bear interest at the EURIBOR plus a credit spread. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and had the ability to borrow €100.0 million (or approximately $107.9 million).

5.450% Senior Notes due 2027 and 5.800% Senior Notes due 2034

On March 21, 2024, the Company issued (i) $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.450% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) and (ii) $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”, and together with the 2027 Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by AGCO International Holdings B.V., AGCO International GmbH, Massey Ferguson Corp. and The GSI Group, LLC, direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The 2027 Notes mature on March 21, 2027, and interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, at 5.450%. The 2034 Notes mature on March 21, 2034, and interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, at 5.800%. The Notes contain covenants restricting among other things, the incurrence of certain secured indebtedness.

Prior to February 21, 2027, in the case of the 2027 Notes, and December 21, 2033, in the case of the 2034 Notes, the Company may redeem the 2027 Notes and/or the 2034 Notes at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at the applicable “make-whole” redemption price (calculated as set forth in the the Senior Note Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture and applicable series of the Notes). On or after February 21, 2027, in the case of the 2027 Notes, and December 21, 2033, in the case of the 2034 Notes, the Company may redeem the 2027 Notes or the 2034 Notes, as the case may be, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

0.800% Senior Notes due 2028

On October 6, 2021, the Company issued €600.0 million (or approximately $647.2 million as of March 31, 2024) of senior notes at an issue price of 99.993%. The notes mature on October 6, 2028, and interest is payable annually, in arrears, at 0.800%. The notes contain covenants restricting, among other things, the incurrence of certain secured indebtedness. The senior notes are subject to both optional and mandatory redemption in certain events.

1.002% European Investment Bank ("EIB") Senior Term Loan due 2025

On January 25, 2019, the Company borrowed €250.0 million (or approximately $269.7 million as of March 31, 2024) from the EIB. The loan matures on January 24, 2025. The Company is permitted to prepay the loan before its maturity date. Interest is payable on the loan at 1.002% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears.

EIB Senior Term Loans due 2029 and 2030

On September 29, 2023, the Company entered into a multi-currency Finance Contract with the EIB permitting the Company to borrow up to €250.0 million to fund up to 50% of certain investments in research, development and innovation primarily in Germany, France and Finland during the period from 2023 through 2026. On October 26, 2023, the Company borrowed €250.0 million (or approximately $269.7 million as of March 31, 2024) under the arrangement. The loan matures on October 26, 2029. The loan generally can be prepaid at any time upon the election of the Company and must be prepaid upon the occurrence of certain events. Interest is payable on the term loan at 3.980% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears. The Company also has to fulfill financial covenants with respect to a net leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio.

On January 25, 2024, the Company entered into an additional multi-currency Finance Contract with the EIB permitting the Company to borrow up to €170.0 million, for which the proceeds will be used in a similar manner as described for the EIB Senior Term Loan due 2029 above. On February 15, 2024, the Company borrowed €170.0 million (or approximately $183.4 million as of March 31, 2024) under the arrangement. The loan matures on February 15, 2030. The loan generally can be prepaid at any time upon the election of the Company and must be prepaid upon the occurrence of certain events. Interest is payable on the term loan at 3.416% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears. The Company also has to fulfill financial covenants with respect to a net leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio.

Senior Term Loans Due Between 2025 and 2028

In October 2016, the Company borrowed an aggregate amount of €375.0 million through a group of seven related term loan agreements, and in August 2018, the Company borrowed an additional aggregate amount of €338.0 million through a group of another seven related term loan agreements. Of the 2016 term loans, the Company repaid an aggregate amount of €322.5 million in October 2019, October 2021, April 2022 and October 2023. Of the 2018 senior term loans, the Company repaid an aggregate amount of €244.0 million in August 2021, February 2022 and August 2023.

In aggregate, as of March 31, 2024, the Company had indebtedness of €146.5 million (or approximately $158.0 million as of March 31, 2024) through a group of four remaining related term loan agreements. The provisions of the term loan agreements are substantially identical, with the exception of interest rate terms and maturities. As of March 31, 2024, for the term loans with a fixed interest rate, interest is payable in arrears on an annual basis, with interest rates ranging from 1.67% to 2.26% and maturity dates between August 2025 and August 2028. For the term loan with a floating interest rate, interest is payable in arrears on a semi-annual basis, with an interest rate based on the EURIBOR plus a margin of 1.10% and a maturity date of August 2025.

Bridge Facility

As discussed in Note 2, on September 28, 2023, the Company entered into a bridge facility commitment letter with Morgan Stanley pursuant to which Morgan Stanley committed to provide a $2.0 billion senior unsecured 364-day bridge facility (the "Bridge Facility"). The availability under the Bridge Facility was reduced to zero by certain permanent financing transactions including the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, the Company's entry into the Term Loan Facility and by amounts based on the Company's cash flow, and the Company terminated the Bridge Facility on March 25, 2024.

Other Short-Term Borrowings

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had short-term borrowings due within one year, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, of approximately $28.7 million and $12.7 million, respectively.

Standby Letters of Credit and Similar Instruments

The Company has arrangements with various banks to issue standby letters of credit or similar instruments, which guarantee the Company’s obligations for the purchase or sale of certain inventories and for potential claims exposure for insurance coverage. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, outstanding letters of credit totaled approximately $14.7 million and $14.7 million, respectively.