Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt

Credit Agreement

The Company’s Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $400.0 million revolving credit facility that matures on March 31, 2026.  There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at the Eurocurrency Rate which is determined by the underlying currency of the Credit Extension or the Base Rate as defined by the Credit Agreement, plus a variable premium.  Advances may be based upon the one, three, or six-month interest period.  The variable premium is based upon the Company’s debt to total capitalization ratio, and can range from 112.5 to 162.5 basis points for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 12.5 to 62.5 basis points for Base Rate loans.  At December 30, 2023, the premium was 112.5 basis points for Eurocurrency Rate loans and 12.5 basis points for Base Rate loans.  Additionally, a commitment fee is payable quarterly on the total commitment less any outstanding loans or issued letters of credit, and varies from 15.0 to 30.0 basis points based upon the Company’s debt to total capitalization ratio.  Availability of funds under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by the amount of certain outstanding letters of credit, which are used to secure the Company’s payment of insurance deductibles, certain retiree health benefits, and other corporate obligations, totaling approximately $28.7 million at December 30, 2023.  Terms of the letters of credit are generally renewable annually.

Subordinated Debentures

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company announced the redemption of its Subordinated Debentures due 2027. The full redemption of outstanding debentures occurred on April 15, 2021 for a total of $291.4 million in principal plus accrued interest and a redemption premium of $5.7 million that was expensed during the second quarter.

Jungwoo-Mueller

Jungwoo-Mueller has several secured revolving credit arrangements with a total borrowing capacity of KRW 20.0 billion (or approximately $15.3 million).  Borrowings are secured by the real property and equipment of Jungwoo-Mueller.

Covenants contained in the Company’s financing obligations require, among other things, the maintenance of minimum levels of tangible net worth and the satisfaction of certain minimum financial ratios.  At December 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

There was no interest paid in 2023 or 2022. Interest paid in 2021 was $13.9 million.