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United States. Securities and Exchange Commission

Enstar Group LTD Secures $800 Million Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Facility

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Enstar Group LTD, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurance group, has recently filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announcing its entry into a materially definitive agreement. The company, together with its subsidiaries, has entered into a $800 million amended and restated letter of credit facility agreement with National Australia Bank Limited, as administrative agent, and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers.

The amended and restated facility agreement replaces the company's existing $800 million letter of credit facility agreement, which was set to expire on August 5, 2023. The new agreement will expire one year from its effective date and provides for up to four one-year extensions, subject to certain conditions. The facility agreement imposes various financial and business covenants on Enstar Group LTD, including limitations on indebtedness and guarantees, liens, mergers, consolidations, and dispositions.

The agreement allows Enstar Group LTD to issue letters of credit on a senior, unsecured basis up to an aggregate face amount of $800 million, which will be used to provide collateral support for the reinsurance obligations of the company and its affiliates. In the event of a payment default or an event of default, applicable fees or reimbursement interest will accrue at a rate that is 2.0% higher than the rate then in effect.

Key Takeaways:

  • Enstar Group LTD has entered into a $800 million amended and restated letter of credit facility agreement with National Australia Bank Limited and The Bank of Nova Scotia.
  • The agreement replaces the company's existing $800 million letter of credit facility agreement, which was set to expire on August 5, 2023.
  • The facility agreement imposes various financial and business covenants on Enstar Group LTD, including limitations on indebtedness and guarantees, liens, mergers, consolidations, and dispositions.
  • The agreement allows Enstar Group LTD to issue letters of credit on a senior, unsecured basis up to an aggregate face amount of $800 million.
  • In the event of a payment default or an event of default, applicable fees or reimbursement interest will accrue at a rate that is 2.0% higher than the rate then in effect.
  • The agreement will expire one year from its effective date, with the option for up to four one-year extensions, subject to certain conditions.

Statistics:

  • $800 million: The amended and restated letter of credit facility agreement amount.
  • 1 year: The length of time the facility agreement will expire, with the option for up to four one-year extensions.
  • 2.0%: The rate by which applicable fees or reimbursement interest will accrue in the event of a payment default or an event of default.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2023.

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