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Debt | Debt Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
The table below shows the maximum availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2017 (in millions):
Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, aircraft spare parts, airport gate leasehold rights, route authorities and airport slots. At December 31, 2017, we were operating 33 aircraft under capital leases. Leases can generally be renewed at rates based on fair market value at the end of the lease term for a number of additional years. At December 31, 2017, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):
(a) 2013, 2014, April 2016 and December 2016 Credit Facilities 2013 Credit Facilities In March 2017, American and AAG entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 21, 2015 (which amended and restated the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of June 27, 2013), as previously amended by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 26, 2015, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $1.8 billion term loan facility due June 2020 established thereunder (the 2013 Term Loan Facility and, together with the $1.4 billion revolving credit facility established under such agreement (the 2013 Revolving Facility), the 2013 Credit Facilities) to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement pursuant to which the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility was extended to October 2022, the LIBOR margin thereon was reduced from 3.00% to 2.25%, and the maximum principal amount of such facility was reduced to $1.2 billion. 2014 Credit Facilities In June 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of April 20, 2015 (which amended and restated the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 10, 2014), as previously amended by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 26, 2015 and the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of September 22, 2016, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $735 million term loan facility due October 2021 established thereunder (the 2014 Term Loan Facility and, together with the $1.025 billion revolving credit facility established under such agreement (the 2014 Revolving Facility), the 2014 Credit Facilities) to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement pursuant to which the maturity date of the 2014 Revolving Facility was extended to October 2022, the LIBOR margin thereon was reduced from 3.00% to 2.25%, and the maximum principal amount of such facility was reduced to $1.0 billion. April 2016 Credit Facilities In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Second Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of April 29, 2016 (the April 2016 Credit Facilities), as previously amended by the First Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2016, pursuant to which a new $300 million revolving credit facility (the April 2016 Revolving Facility) was established with a maturity date of October 2022 and a LIBOR margin of 2.25%. In November 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the April 2016 Credit Facilities, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $990 million term loan facility due April 2023 established thereunder (the April 2016 Term Loan Facility), to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. December 2016 Credit Facilities In November 2017, American and AAG entered into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2016, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $1.25 billion term loan facility due December 2023 established thereunder (the December 2016 Term Loan Facility), to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. Certain details of our 2013, 2014, April 2016 and December 2016 Credit Facilities (collectively referred to as the Credit Facilities) are shown in the table below as of December 31, 2017:
The Term Loans are repayable in annual installments in an amount equal to 1.00% of the aggregate principal amount issued, with any unpaid balance due on the respective maturity dates. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time. The 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities provide that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder. The 2013 and 2014 Revolving Facilities have the ability to issue letters of credit thereunder in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time up to $150 million and $300 million, respectively. The 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities are each subject to an undrawn annual fee of 0.75%. As of December 31, 2017, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2013, 2014 or April 2016 Revolving Facilities. The December 2016 Credit Facilities provide for a revolving credit facility that may be established in the future. Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the Credit Facilities are secured by collateral, including certain spare parts, certain slots, certain route authorities, certain simulators and certain leasehold rights. American has the ability to make future modifications to the collateral pledged, subject to certain restrictions. American’s obligations under the Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans as further described below in “Collateral-Related Covenants.” The Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” occurs, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the Credit Facilities and terminate the 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities and any revolving credit facilities established under the December 2016 Credit Facilities. The Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions. (b) EETCs 2016-3 EETCs During the first quarter of 2017, all remaining net proceeds of the Series 2016-3 Class AA and Class A EETCs (the 2016-3 EETCs), in the amount of $109 million, were used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of two of the 25 aircraft financed under the 2016-3 EETCs (such 25 aircraft, the 2016-3 Aircraft). In October 2017, American created one additional pass-through trust which issued approximately $193 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2016-3 Class B EETCs (the 2016-3 Class B EETCs) in connection with the financing of the 2016-3 Aircraft. The proceeds received from the sale of the 2016-3 Class B EETCs were used on the date of issuance of the 2016-3 Class B EETCs to acquire Series B equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of the 2016-3 Aircraft. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2016-3 EETCs are payable semi-annually in April and October of each year, with interest payments that began in April 2017 and principal payments that began in October 2017 for the Class AA and Class A EETCs and interest and principal payments beginning in April 2018 for the Class B EETCs. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2016-3 Aircraft. Certain information regarding the 2016-3 EETC equipment notes, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
2017-1 EETCs In January 2017, American created three pass-through trusts which issued approximately $983 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-1 Class AA, Class A and Class B EETCs (the 2017-1 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 24 aircraft delivered to American through May 2017 (the 2017-1 Aircraft). During the first six months of 2017, all of the net proceeds received from the sale of the 2017-1 EETCs were used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of the 2017-1 Aircraft. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2017-1 EETCs are payable semi-annually in February and August of each year, with interest payments that began in August 2017 and principal payments beginning in February 2018. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2017-1 Aircraft. Certain information regarding the 2017-1 EETC equipment notes, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
2017-2 EETCs In August 2017, American created two pass-through trusts which issued approximately $797 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-2 Class AA and Class A EETCs (the 2017-2 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 30 aircraft previously delivered to American or scheduled to be delivered to American through April 2018 (the 2017-2 Aircraft). A portion of the net proceeds received from the sale of the 2017-2 EETCs has been used to acquire Series AA and A equipment notes issued by American to the pass-through trusts and the balance of such proceeds is being held in escrow for the benefit of the holders of the 2017-2 EETCs until such time as American issues additional Series AA and A equipment notes to the pass-through trusts, which trusts will purchase such additional equipment notes with the escrowed funds. These escrowed funds are not guaranteed by American and are not reported as debt on our consolidated balance sheet because the proceeds held by the depository are not American’s assets. In October 2017, American created one additional pass-through trust which issued approximately $221 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-2 Class B EETCs (the 2017-2 Class B EETCs) in connection with the financing of the 2017-2 Aircraft. A portion of the net proceeds received from the sale of the Series 2017-2 Class B EETCs was used on the date of issuance of the 2017-2 Class B EETCs to acquire Series B equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of certain 2017-2 Aircraft, and the balance of such proceeds is being held in escrow for the benefit of the holders of the 2017-2 Class B EETCs until such time as American issues additional Series B equipment notes to the pass-through trust, which will purchase such additional equipment notes with a portion of the escrowed funds. These escrowed funds are not guaranteed by American and are not reported as debt on our consolidated balance sheet because the proceeds held by the depository are not American’s assets. As of December 31, 2017, approximately $735 million of the escrowed proceeds from the 2017-2 EETCs have been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2017-2 EETCs are payable semi-annually in April and October of each year, with interest payments beginning in April 2018 and principal payments beginning in October 2018. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the aircraft financed with the proceeds of the 2017-2 EETCs. Certain information regarding the 2017-2 EETC equipment notes and the remaining escrowed proceeds of the 2017-2 EETCs, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
(c) Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Issued in 2017 In 2017, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $1.0 billion in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. Debt incurred under these agreements matures in 2027 through 2029 and bears interest at fixed and variable rates of LIBOR plus an applicable margin averaging 3.08% at December 31, 2017. (d) Senior Notes The details of our 6.125%, 5.50% and 4.625% senior notes are shown in the table below as of December 31, 2017:
The 6.125%, 5.50% and 4.625% senior notes are senior unsecured obligations of AAG. The senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American. The indentures for the senior notes contain covenants and events of default generally customary for similar financings. In addition, if we experience specific kinds of changes of control, we must offer to repurchase the senior notes at a price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the repurchase date. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the senior notes may be accelerated and become due and payable. Guarantees As of December 31, 2017, AAG had issued guarantees covering approximately $810 million of American’s special facility revenue bonds (and interest thereon) and $8.5 billion of American’s secured debt (and interest thereon), including the Credit Facilities and certain EETC financings. Collateral-Related Covenants Certain of our debt financing agreements contain loan to value (LTV) ratio covenants and require us to annually appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the LTV ratio exceeds a specified threshold, we are required, as applicable, to pledge additional qualifying collateral (which in some cases may include cash collateral), or pay down such financing, in whole or in part. Specifically, we are required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for four credit facilities, as described below:
At December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates. |
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Debt | Debt Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
The table below shows the maximum availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2017 (in millions):
Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, aircraft spare parts, airport gate leasehold rights, route authorities and airport slots. At December 31, 2017, American was operating 33 aircraft under capital leases. Leases can generally be renewed at rates based on fair market value at the end of the lease term for a number of additional years. At December 31, 2017, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):
(a) 2013, 2014, April 2016 and December 2016 Credit Facilities 2013 Credit Facilities In March 2017, American and AAG entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 21, 2015 (which amended and restated the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of June 27, 2013), as previously amended by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 26, 2015, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $1.8 billion term loan facility due June 2020 established thereunder (the 2013 Term Loan Facility and, together with the $1.4 billion revolving credit facility established under such agreement (the 2013 Revolving Facility), the 2013 Credit Facilities) to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement pursuant to which the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility was extended to October 2022, the LIBOR margin thereon was reduced from 3.00% to 2.25%, and the maximum principal amount of such facility was reduced to $1.2 billion. 2014 Credit Facilities In June 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of April 20, 2015 (which amended and restated the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 10, 2014), as previously amended by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of October 26, 2015 and the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of September 22, 2016, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $735 million term loan facility due October 2021 established thereunder (the 2014 Term Loan Facility and, together with the $1.025 billion revolving credit facility established under such agreement (the 2014 Revolving Facility), the 2014 Credit Facilities) to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement pursuant to which the maturity date of the 2014 Revolving Facility was extended to October 2022, the LIBOR margin thereon was reduced from 3.00% to 2.25%, and the maximum principal amount of such facility was reduced to $1.0 billion. April 2016 Credit Facilities In August 2017, American and AAG entered into the Second Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of April 29, 2016 (the April 2016 Credit Facilities), as previously amended by the First Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2016, pursuant to which a new $300 million revolving credit facility (the April 2016 Revolving Facility) was established with a maturity date of October 2022 and a LIBOR margin of 2.25%. In November 2017, American and AAG entered into the Third Amendment to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the April 2016 Credit Facilities, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $990 million term loan facility due April 2023 established thereunder (the April 2016 Term Loan Facility), to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. December 2016 Credit Facilities In November 2017, American and AAG entered into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2016, pursuant to which AAG refinanced the $1.25 billion term loan facility due December 2023 established thereunder (the December 2016 Term Loan Facility), to reduce the LIBOR margin from 2.50% to 2.00% and the base rate margin from 1.50% to 1.00%. Certain details of American’s 2013, 2014, April 2016 and December 2016 Credit Facilities (collectively referred to as the Credit Facilities) are shown in the table below as of December 31, 2017:
The Term Loans are repayable in annual installments in an amount equal to 1.00% of the aggregate principal amount issued, with any unpaid balance due on the respective maturity dates. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time. The 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities provide that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder. The 2013 and 2014 Revolving Facilities have the ability to issue letters of credit thereunder in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time up to $150 million and $300 million, respectively. The 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities are each subject to an undrawn annual fee of 0.75%. As of December 31, 2017, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2013, 2014 or April 2016 Revolving Facilities. The December 2016 Credit Facilities provide for a revolving credit facility that may be established in the future. Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the Credit Facilities are secured by collateral, including certain spare parts, certain slots, certain route authorities, certain simulators and certain leasehold rights. American has the ability to make future modifications to the collateral pledged, subject to certain restrictions. American’s obligations under the Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans as further described below in “Collateral-Related Covenants.” The Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” occurs, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the Credit Facilities and terminate the 2013, 2014 and April 2016 Revolving Facilities and any revolving credit facilities established under the December 2016 Credit Facilities. The Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions. (b) EETCs 2016-3 EETCs During the first quarter of 2017, all remaining net proceeds of the Series 2016-3 Class AA and Class A EETCs (the 2016-3 EETCs), in the amount of $109 million, were used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of two of the 25 aircraft financed under the 2016-3 EETCs (such 25 aircraft, the 2016-3 Aircraft). In October 2017, American created one additional pass-through trust which issued approximately $193 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2016-3 Class B EETCs (the 2016-3 Class B EETCs) in connection with the financing of the 2016-3 Aircraft. The proceeds received from the sale of the 2016-3 Class B EETCs were used on the date of issuance of the 2016-3 Class B EETCs to acquire Series B equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of the 2016-3 Aircraft. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2016-3 EETCs are payable semi-annually in April and October of each year, with interest payments that began in April 2017 and principal payments that began in October 2017 for the Class AA and Class A EETCs and interest and principal payments beginning in April 2018 for the Class B EETCs. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2016-3 Aircraft. Certain information regarding the 2016-3 EETC equipment notes, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
2017-1 EETCs In January 2017, American created three pass-through trusts which issued approximately $983 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-1 Class AA, Class A and Class B EETCs (the 2017-1 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 24 aircraft delivered to American through May 2017 (the 2017-1 Aircraft). During the first six months of 2017, all of the net proceeds received from the sale of the 2017-1 EETCs were used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of the 2017-1 Aircraft. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2017-1 EETCs are payable semi-annually in February and August of each year, with interest payments that began in August 2017 and principal payments beginning in February 2018. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2017-1 Aircraft. Certain information regarding the 2017-1 EETC equipment notes, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
2017-2 EETCs In August 2017, American created two pass-through trusts which issued approximately $797 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-2 Class AA and Class A EETCs (the 2017-2 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 30 aircraft previously delivered to American or scheduled to be delivered to American through April 2018 (the 2017-2 Aircraft). A portion of the net proceeds received from the sale of the 2017-2 EETCs has been used to acquire Series AA and A equipment notes issued by American to the pass-through trusts and the balance of such proceeds is being held in escrow for the benefit of the holders of the 2017-2 EETCs until such time as American issues additional Series AA and A equipment notes to the pass-through trusts, which trusts will purchase such additional equipment notes with the escrowed funds. These escrowed funds are not guaranteed by American and are not reported as debt on American’s consolidated balance sheet because the proceeds held by the depository are not American’s assets. In October 2017, American created one additional pass-through trust which issued approximately $221 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-2 Class B EETCs (the 2017-2 Class B EETCs) in connection with the financing of the 2017-2 Aircraft. A portion of the net proceeds received from the sale of the Series 2017-2 Class B EETCs was used on the date of issuance of the 2017-2 Class B EETCs to acquire Series B equipment notes issued by American in connection with the financing of certain 2017-2 Aircraft, and the balance of such proceeds is being held in escrow for the benefit of the holders of the 2017-2 Class B EETCs until such time as American issues additional Series B equipment notes to the pass-through trust, which will purchase such additional equipment notes with a portion of the escrowed funds. These escrowed funds are not guaranteed by American and are not reported as debt on American’s consolidated balance sheet because the proceeds held by the depository are not American’s assets. As of December 31, 2017, approximately $735 million of the escrowed proceeds from the 2017-2 EETCs have been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American. Interest and principal payments on equipment notes issued in connection with the 2017-2 EETCs are payable semi-annually in April and October of each year, with interest payments beginning in April 2018 and principal payments beginning in October 2018. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the aircraft financed with the proceeds of the 2017-2 EETCs. Certain information regarding the 2017-2 EETC equipment notes and the remaining escrowed proceeds of the 2017-2 EETCs, as of December 31, 2017, is set forth in the table below.
(c) Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Issued in 2017 In 2017, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $1.0 billion in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. Debt incurred under these agreements matures in 2027 through 2029 and bears interest at fixed and variable rates of LIBOR plus an applicable margin averaging 3.08% at December 31, 2017. Guarantees As of December 31, 2017, American had issued guarantees covering AAG’s $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2018, $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2019 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2020. Collateral-Related Covenants Certain of American’s debt financing agreements contain loan to value (LTV) ratio covenants and require American to annually appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the LTV ratio exceeds a specified threshold, American is required, as applicable, to pledge additional qualifying collateral (which in some cases may include cash collateral), or pay down such financing, in whole or in part. Specifically, American is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for four credit facilities, as described below:
At December 31, 2017, American was in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates. |