Note 11. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt is summarized in the following table:

As of

December 31,

(In millions)

2022

2021

Term Loan A maturing in 2026(1)

$

239

$

252

Term Loan B maturing in 2028(2)

370

373

Revolving Credit Facility maturing in 2026

Less current portion

(17)

(17)

Total long-term debt

$

592

$

608

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(1)As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, presented net of $2 million in unamortized debt issuance costs.

(2)As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, presented net of $3 million in unamortized debt issuance costs and $1 million and $2 million, respectively, in unamortized original issue discount.

Credit Facilities

On February 17, 2021, we repaid $100 million of the outstanding principal amount of the Prior Term Loan Facility. In connection with the repayment, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1 million, which included the write-off of debt issuance costs and original issue discount. 

On June 17, 2021, we entered into the Credit Agreement, providing for the Term Loan A maturing June 17, 2026, the Term Loan B maturing June 17, 2028 and the Revolving Credit Facility, which terminates June 17, 2026. The net proceeds of the transaction, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem the remaining outstanding principal amounts of $534 million of the Prior Term Loan Facility and $350 million of the 2026 Notes at a price of 106.1%. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility replaced the Prior Revolving Credit Facility. In connection with the repayments, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $30 million in the second quarter of 2021, which included a “make-whole” redemption premium of $21 million on the 2026 Notes and the write-off of $9 million of debt issuance costs and original issue discount.

The interest rates applicable to the Term Loan A and the Revolving Credit Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest based on the Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and measured by reference to either, at our option, (i) an adjusted LIBOR plus a margin range of 1.50% to 2.00% per annum or (ii) an alternate base rate plus a margin range of 0.50% to 1.00% per annum. The interest rates applicable to the Term Loan B are based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to either, at our option, (i) an adjusted LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% per annum or (ii) an alternate base rate plus a margin of 1.25% per annum.

The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”) and are secured by substantially all of the material tangible and intangible assets of Frontdoor and the Guarantors, subject to certain customary exceptions.

The Revolving Credit Facility provides for senior secured revolving loans and stand-by and other letters of credit. As of December 31, 2022, there were $2 million of letters of credit outstanding under our $250 million Revolving Credit Facility. The letters of credit are posted in lieu of cash to satisfy regulatory requirements in certain states in which we operate. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that limit or restrict our ability, including the ability of certain of our subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, repurchase debt, incur liens, sell assets, make certain payments (including dividends) and enter into transactions with affiliates; therefore, from time to time, our ability to draw on the Revolving Credit Facility may be limited. As of December 31, 2022, the available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility was $248 million.

On October 24, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement effective October 31, 2018 that expires on August 16, 2025. The notional amount of the agreement is $350 million. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay a fixed rate of interest of 3.0865 percent on the $350 million notional amount, and we will receive a floating rate of interest (based on one-month LIBOR, subject to a floor of zero percent) on the notional amount. Therefore, during the term of the agreement, the effective interest rate on $350 million of the Term Loan Facilities is fixed at a rate of 3.0865 percent, plus the incremental borrowing margin of 2.25 percent.

As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with the financial covenants under the Credit Agreement that were in effect on such date.

Scheduled Debt Payments

As of December 31, 2022, future scheduled debt payments are $17 million for each of the years ending December 31, 2023 through 2025, $205 million for the year ending December 31, 2026 and $4 million for the year ending December 31, 2027.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2022Mar 1, 2023Showing above
2021Feb 25, 2022
2020Feb 23, 2021
2019Feb 28, 2020
2018Feb 28, 2019

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