Tuesday, November 12th 2013

AMD Announces Closing of $500 Million Secured Revolving Line of Credit

AMD today announced that the company and its subsidiary, AMD International Sales & Service, Ltd. (collectively, the "Borrowers"), have entered into a loan and security agreement for a principal amount up to $500 million (the "Secured Revolving Line of Credit") with a group of lenders and Bank of America, N.A. acting as agent for the lenders. The proceeds of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs. Availability under the Secured Revolving Line of Credit is limited to a borrowing base of 85% of eligible accounts receivable, less certain reserves. The obligations under the Secured Revolving Line of Credit are secured by the Borrowers' accounts receivable and inventory. The five-year Secured Revolving Line of Credit will mature on November 12, 2018. No drawings were made under the Secured Revolving Line of Credit on the closing date of the loan agreement.

"We have made significant progress during the last year strengthening our capital structure to support our strategic growth plans," said Devinder Kumar, AMD senior vice president and chief financial officer. "We expect to end the fourth quarter of 2013 with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, including long-term marketable securities, balances of approximately $1.2 billion and remain committed to maintaining ongoing balances of approximately $1.1 billion, our target optimal level. This secured revolving line of credit provides AMD with greater financial flexibility as we continue transforming AMD for growth across a more diverse set of markets."
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35 Comments on AMD Announces Closing of $500 Million Secured Revolving Line of Credit

#27
The Von Matrices
XzibitFYI

Bank Of America holds 1,224,904 shares of AMD
Thanks for the information. At current prices that is worth less than $5 million, so I'd say Bank of America doesn't have enough confidence in AMD to provide an unsecured investment 100 times larger.
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#28
Xzibit
The Von MatricesThanks for the information. At current prices that is worth less than $5 million, so I'd say Bank of America doesn't have enough confidence in AMD to provide an unsecured investment 100 times larger.
Still confused on your position with Bank of America.
btarunrAMD today announced that the company and its subsidiary, AMD International Sales & Service, Ltd. (collectively, the "Borrowers"), have entered into a loan and security agreement for a principal amount up to $500 million (the "Secured Revolving Line of Credit") with a group of lenders and Bank of America, N.A. acting as agent for the lenders.
You want BofA to ask for more money from the lenders ?
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#29
The Von Matrices
XzibitStill confused on your position with Bank of America.

You want BofA to ask for more money from the lenders ?
My comment is that BoA providing secured loans rather than investing in the company; it really has nothing to do with BoA or any bank but rather toward AMD's financial status. Companies with good financial outlooks can get their money through stock investments (issuing new shares). Acquiring secured debt is not a desirable choice for any publicly traded company.
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#30
Xzibit
The Von MatricesMy comment is that BoA providing secured loans rather than investing in the company; it really has nothing to do with BoA or any bank but rather toward AMD's financial status. Companies with good financial outlooks can get their money through stock investments (issuing new shares); acquiring secured debt is not a desirable choice for any publicly traded company.
The Von MatricesIf Bank of America really believed in AMD, it would take stock in the company or make an unsecured loan; a secured loan is just a hedge against a higher risk investment.
The Von MatricesI'd say Bank of America doesn't have enough confidence in AMD to provide an unsecured investment 100 times larger.
Seamed you were blaming BofA for not having enough confidence to loan more than $500mil when they were not even the people loaning the money.

Why would a company issue shares to raise 1/5th there capital ? This is much better.
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#31
The Von Matrices
XzibitSeamed you were blaming BofA for not having enough confidence to loan more than $500mil when they were not even the people loaning the money.
You are correct. I misinterpreted the article. The unnamed lenders are providing the money and BoA is only completing the paperwork.
XzibitWhy would a company issue shares to raise 1/5th there capital ? This is much better.
What is a better way for a public company to raise more capital than issuing shares? Isn't that the whole reason for taking a company public? As long as your company isn't in default you are never required to pay out the shares. (Technically the shareholders can force the company to buy back shares, but it never happens unless the company is making a profit or has a large amount of cash on hand). The problem is that AMD's stock price is already so diluted that it can't afford to issue more shares; they would never all sell based on the health of the company. So therefore the company has to resort to a more expensive loan.
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#32
Steevo
The Von MatricesYou are correct. I misinterpreted the article. The unnamed lenders are providing the money and BoA is only completing the paperwork.



What is a better way for a public company to raise more capital than issuing shares? Isn't that the whole reason for taking a company public? As long as your company isn't in default you are never required to pay out the shares. (Technically the shareholders can force the company to buy back shares, but it never happens unless the company is making a profit or has a large amount of cash on hand). The problem is that AMD's stock price is already so diluted that it can't afford to issue more shares; they would never all sell based on the health of the company. So therefore the company has to resort to a more expensive loan.
A revolving line of credit is what most companies use. The interest gets written off, and they use the cash between credits and debits to their primary operating accounts for things like payroll and other day to day business expenses.

I have a revolving line of credit with my checking account. Perhaps I am a bad business person and therefore I shouldn't sell GPU's......OH THE SHAME!!!! Doing business like 90% of other businesses in the world!!!
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#33
redeye
And to think that Apple just dropped 578 million on the synthetic sapphire plant that GT advanced technologies is building and operating for Apple. (the loan will be repaid by GT advanced technologies)...
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#34
Steevo
redeyeAnd to think that Apple just dropped 578 million on the synthetic sapphire plant that GT advanced technologies is building and operating for Apple. (the loan will be repaid by GT advanced technologies)...
I guess if AMD were OK with using slave labor in a company whose workers try and commit suicide at work they would have more money like apple too.
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#35
DaedalusHelios
SteevoI guess if AMD were OK with using slave labor in a company whose workers try and commit suicide at work they would have more money like apple too.
Where the social safety net is quite literal. :laugh:
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