hard · Debt Capital Markets
A portability provision defines 'Net Leverage' based on EBITDA for the most recent four quarters. However, the transaction occurs mid-quarter. The issuer's EBITDA was $50 million per quarter for the first three quarters, but the current quarter is projected at $70 million due to a new contract. Pro forma net debt is $1,050 million.
If the threshold is 5.0x, does the issuer pass portability using only the most recent completed quarters?
- No, leverage is 5.25x because the $70 million projected quarter cannot be used until the quarter is officially closed.
- Yes, leverage is 5.0x because the indenture allows for 'good faith' projections of the current quarter.
- No, leverage is 21.0x because the numerator is not annualized in portability tests.
- Yes, leverage is 4.77x because the average of the last four quarters (including projections) is $55 million.
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