Key Highlights

• Fourth Amendment caps the Total Net Leverage Ratio at 2.25.

• Third Amendment sets the Net Leverage Ratio not to exceed 2.25 to 1.00.

• Both amendments were executed in June, involving Fifth Third Bank and Texas Capital Bank as administrative agents.

HighPeak Energy Inc (NASDAQ: HPK) disclosed the execution of two credit agreement amendments that impose stricter leverage limits on its borrowing capacity. The changes affect the upcoming fiscal period and involve the company’s principal lenders.

Credit Amendment Overview

The company entered into a Fourth Amendment and a Third Amendment during June, each revising the covenant framework of its existing credit facilities. Both amendments were crafted to harmonize leverage metrics across the firm’s financing portfolio and to provide clearer guidance on acceptable debt levels.

Fourth Amendment Details

The Fourth Amendment modifies the original Credit Agreement originally dated in 2023. It establishes a ceiling for the Total Net Leverage Ratio that cannot exceed 2.25 for the relevant fiscal quarter. Fifth Third Bank, National Association, serves as the administrative agent for this amendment.

Third Amendment Details

The Third Amendment amends the Term Loan Credit Agreement initially executed in 2023. Texas Capital Bank acts as the administrative agent, with Chambers Energy Management, LP serving as collateral agent.

Impact on Leverage Ratio

Both amendments enforce the same leverage ceiling, effectively tightening the company’s financial covenant across its credit facilities. The uniform 2.25 limit aims to give lenders consistent risk parameters while providing HighPeak Energy clear expectations for debt levels during the upcoming reporting period.

Lender Participation

The amendments involve a consortium of lenders, including guarantors and administrative agents. Fifth Third Bank and Texas Capital Bank coordinate the administration of the respective credit facilities, ensuring compliance with the revised leverage thresholds.

Regulatory Filing

HighPeak Energy filed the amendment details with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549, confirming that the company has formally adopted the new leverage covenants.

The filing fulfills the regulatory obligations associated with the amendments.

Sector Context

In the broader energy sector, tightening leverage covenants reflects heightened scrutiny of capital structures as companies navigate volatile commodity prices and the transition toward cleaner energy sources. By aligning its leverage ratios with lender expectations, HighPeak Energy positions itself to maintain access to financing while pursuing growth initiatives in a competitive market.

 

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