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 1, 2005
Reebok International Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (781) 401-5000 | ||||||
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Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
On July 1, 2005, Reebok International Ltd. (the “Company”) entered into a Credit Agreement in the amount of $300 million with Reebok International Limited; Reebok Canada Inc.; Sport Maska Inc.; the Lenders named therein; Credit Suisse, as General Administrative Agent; Credit Suisse, Toronto Branch, as Canadian Administrative Agent; BNP Paribas, as Syndication Agent; and ABN Amro Bank N.V., Bank of America, N.A., and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents. (the “Agreement”). The Agreement includes a letter of credit sub-facility in the amount of $200 million as well as a revolving credit facility, which is available to finance the short-term working capital needs of the Company if required. As part of the Agreement, the Company is required to pay certain commitment fees on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. The Agreement contains various covenants including the requirement to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and debt to adjusted earnings ratio. Under the terms of the Agreement, there are various options under which interest is calculated. The Agreement replaces the Credit Agreement dated as of June 3, 2002 among the Company, Reebok International Limited, Reebok Finance Limited, the Lenders named therein, Credit Suisse First Boston as Administrative Agent, Fleet National Bank as Syndication Agent, and ABN Amro Bank N.V., BNP Paribas, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. as Co-Documentation Agents.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 8, 2005 |
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| By: | /s/ Kenneth Watchmaker |
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| Kenneth I. Watchmaker | |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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