Borrowings

The Company's borrowings at December 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:



	2018			2017
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior Credit Facility:
Revolving credit facility, at a rate of 4.27% at December 31, 2018 and 3.44% at December 31, 2017, due 2022	$	293,000		$	349,000
Term loan facility, at a rate of 4.27% at December 31, 2018 and 3.57% at December 31 2017, due 2022	683,500			721,000
5.25% Senior Notes due 2024	250,000			250,000
4.875% Senior Notes due 2026	400,000			400,000
4.625% Senior Notes due 2027	500,000			500,000
Securitization program, at a rate of 3.25% at December 31, 2018 and 2.31% at December 31, 2017	50,000			50,000
	2,176,500			2,270,000
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs	(17,675		)	(20,448		)
	2,158,825			2,249,552
Current portion of borrowings	(86,625		)	(86,625		)
Long-term borrowings	$	2,072,200		$	2,162,927

Senior credit facility

On January 20, 2017, the Company amended and restated its then existing senior credit agreement by entering into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which provides for a five year revolving credit facility of $1.0 billion and a term loan facility of $750.0 million (the "Credit Agreement"). The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed (subject to certain exceptions and limitations) by substantially all of the material domestic subsidiaries of the Company and are secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets owned by the Company and each guarantor. The maturity date of the revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement is January 20, 2022, and the term loan facility will mature on February 17, 2022.

At the Company’s option, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate equal to adjusted LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.50% or at an alternate base rate, which generally is defined as the highest of (i) the publicly announced prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, (ii) 0.5% above the federal funds rate and (iii) 1% above adjusted LIBOR for a one month interest period, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.50%, in each case subject to adjustment based on the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio (generally, Consolidated Total Funded Indebtedness, as defined in the Credit Agreement, on the date of determination to Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Agreement, for the four most recent fiscal quarters ending on or preceding the date of determination). Overdue loans will bear interest at the rate otherwise applicable to such loans plus 2.00%.

The Credit Agreement contains covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, place limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries regarding its ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, create additional liens, enter into a merger, consolidation or amalgamation, dispose of certain assets, make certain investments or acquisitions, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, enter into swap agreements or enter into transactions with affiliates. The Company is required to maintain a consolidated total leverage ratio of not more than 4.50 to 1.00 and a consolidated senior secured leverage ratio (generally, Consolidated Senior Secured Funded Indebtedness, as defined in the Credit Agreement, on the date of determination to Consolidated EBITDA for the four most recent quarters ending on or preceding the date of determination) of not more than 3.50 to 1.00. The Company is further required to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio (generally, Consolidated EBITDA for the four most recent fiscal quarters ending on or preceding the date of determination to Consolidated Interest Expense, as defined in the Credit Agreement, paid in cash for such period) of not less than 3.50 to 1.00.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit of approximately $2.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively, with various third parties. The letters of credit reduced the amount of available funds under the revolving credit facility by an equal amount.

5.25% Senior Notes due 2024

On May 21, 2014, the Company issued $250 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2024 (which, as originally issued, or in the substantially identical form issued April 2015 in exchange for the originally issued notes (as discussed below), are referred to as the "2024 Notes"). The Company pays interest on the 2024 Notes semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, at a rate of 5.25% per year. The 2024 Notes will mature on June 15, 2024, unless earlier redeemed by the Company at its option, as described below, or purchased by the Company at the holder’s option under specified circumstances following a Change of Control or Asset Sale (each as defined in the indenture related to the 2024 Notes).

The Company's obligations under the 2024 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or other obligor under the Credit Agreement and by certain of the Company’s other 100% owned domestic subsidiaries. The guarantees are subject to certain customary automatic release provisions. See Note 18 for further information regarding the guarantors under the 2024 Notes.

At any time on or after June 15, 2019, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2024 Notes at a redemption price of 102.625% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes subject to redemption, declining, in annual increments of 0.875%, to 100% of the principal amount on June 15, 2022, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time prior to June 15, 2019, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2024 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and any accrued and unpaid interest. The “make-whole” premium is the greater of (a) 1.0% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes subject to redemption or (b) the excess, if any, over the principal amount of the 2024 Notes of the present value, on the redemption date, of the sum of (i) the June 15, 2019 optional redemption price plus (ii) all required interest payments on the 2024 Notes through June 15, 2019 (other than accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date), generally calculated using a discount rate equal to the yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury securities with a constant maturity for the period most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to June 15, 2019 (unless the period is less than one year, in which case the weekly average yield on traded U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used), plus 50 basis points.

The indenture relating to the 2024 Notes contains covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit or restrict the Company’s ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to incur additional debt or issue preferred stock or other disqualified stock; create liens; merge, consolidate, or dispose of certain assets; pay dividends make investments or make other restricted payments; or enter into transactions with affiliates.

4.875% Senior Notes due 2026

On May 16, 2016, the Company issued $400.0 million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes"). The Company pays interest on the 2026 Notes semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 at a rate of 4.875% per year. The 2026 Notes mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier redeemed by the Company at its option, as described below, or purchased by the Company at the holder’s option under specified circumstances following a Change of Control or Asset Sale (each as defined in the Indenture related to the 2026 Notes) or upon the Company’s election to exercise its optional redemption rights, as described below.

The Company's obligations under the 2026 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or other obligor under the Credit Agreement and by certain of the Company’s other 100% owned domestic subsidiaries. See Note 18 for further information regarding the guarantors under the 2026 Notes.

At any time on or after June 1, 2021, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2026 Notes at a redemption price of 102.438% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes subject to redemption, declining, in annual increments of 0.813%, to 100% of the principal amount on June 1, 2024, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time prior to June 1, 2021, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2026 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and any accrued and unpaid interest. The “make-whole” premium is the greater of (a) 1.0% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes subject to redemption or (b) the excess, if any, over the principal amount of the 2026 Notes of the present value, on the redemption date of the sum of (i) the June 1, 2021 optional redemption price plus (ii) all required interest payments on the 2026 Notes through June 1, 2021 (other than accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date), generally computed using a discount rate equal to the yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury securities with a constant maturity for the period most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to June 1, 2021 (unless the period is less than one year, in which case the weekly average yield on traded U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used), plus 50 basis points.

In addition, at any time prior to June 1, 2019, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes, using the proceeds of specified types of Company equity offerings and subject to specified conditions, at a redemption price equal to 104.875% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The indenture relating to the 2026 Notes contains covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit or restrict the Company’s ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to incur additional debt or issue preferred stock or other disqualified stock; create liens; merge, consolidate or dispose of certain assets, make investments or make other restricted payments; or enter into transactions with affiliates.

4.625% Senior Notes due 2027

On November 20, 2017, the Company issued $500.0 million of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes"). The Company pays interest on the 2027 Notes semi-annually on May 15 and November 15, commencing on May 15, 2018, at a rate of 4.625% per year. The 2027 Notes mature on November 15, 2027 unless earlier redeemed by the Company at its option, as described below, or purchased by the Company at the holder’s option under specified circumstances following a Change of Control or Asset Sale (each as defined in the indenture related to the 2027 Notes), coupled with a downgrade in the ratings of the 2027 Notes, or upon the Company’s election to exercise its optional redemption rights, as described below. The Company incurred transaction fees of $7.9 million, including underwriters’ discounts and commissions, in connection with the offering of the 2027 Notes, which were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as a reduction to long-term borrowings and are being amortized over the term of the 2027 Notes. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

The Company's obligations under the 2027 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or other obligor under the Credit Agreement and by certain of the Company’s other 100% owned domestic subsidiaries. See Note 18 for further information regarding the guarantors under the 2027 Notes.

At any time on or after November 15, 2022, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price of 102.313% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes subject to redemption, declining, in annual increments of 0.771%, to 100% of the principal amount on November 15, 2025, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, at any time prior to November 15, 2022, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and any accrued and unpaid interest. The “make-whole” premium is the greater of (a) 1.0% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes subject to redemption or (b) the excess, if any, over the principal amount of the 2027 Notes of the present value, on the redemption date of the sum of (i) the November 15, 2022 optional redemption price plus (ii) all required interest payments on the 2027 Notes through November 15, 2022 (other than accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date), generally computed using a discount rate equal to the yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury securities with a constant maturity for the period most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to November 15, 2022 (unless the period is less than one year, in which case the weekly average yield on traded U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used), plus 50 basis points.

In addition, at any time prior to November 15, 2020, the Company may, on one or more occasions, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes, using the proceeds of specified types of Company equity offerings and subject to specified conditions, at a redemption price equal to 104.625% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The indenture relating to the 2027 Notes contains covenants that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, limit or restrict the Company’s ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to create liens; merge, consolidate, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company's assets; or enter into sale leaseback transactions.

Securitization Program

The Company has an accounts receivable securitization facility under which accounts receivable of certain domestic subsidiaries are sold on a non-recourse basis to a special purpose entity (“SPE”), which is a bankruptcy-remote, consolidated subsidiary of Teleflex. Accordingly, the assets of the SPE are not available to satisfy the obligations of Teleflex or any of its subsidiaries. The SPE sells undivided interests in those receivables to an asset backed commercial paper conduit for consideration of up to $50.0 million. This facility is utilized from time to time to provide increased flexibility in funding short term working capital requirements. The agreement governing the accounts receivable securitization facility contains certain covenants and termination events. An occurrence of an event of default or a termination event under this facility may give rise to the right of its counterparty to terminate this facility. As of December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with the covenants, and none of the termination events had occurred. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had $50.0 million (the maximum amount available) of outstanding borrowings under its accounts receivable securitization facility.

Fair Value of Long-Term Debt

To determine the fair value of its debt for which quoted prices are not available, the Company uses a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration, optionality and risk profile. The Company’s implied credit rating is a factor in determining the market interest yield curve. The following table provides the fair value of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, categorized by the level of inputs within the fair value hierarchy used to measure fair value (see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further information):



	Fair value of debt
	December 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
	(Dollars in thousands)
Level 2	2,145,473		2,299,942
Total	$	2,145,473	$	2,299,942

Debt Maturities

As of December 31, 2018, the aggregate amounts of long-term debt, demand loans and debt under the Company’s securitization program that will mature during each of the next four years and thereafter were as follows:



	(Dollars in thousands)
2019	$	86,625
2020	51,562
2021	70,313
2022	818,000
2023 and thereafter	1,150,000