4. Debt

The following is a summary of debt ($ amounts in thousands):


	As of December 31, 2017			As of December 31, 2016
Revolving credit facility(A)	$	840,810		$	290,000
Term loans		200,000			263,101
6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022:
Principal amount		—			350,000
Unamortized premium		—			1,814

		—			351,814
5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020(B)		—			210,340
4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022(B)		600,250			525,850
5.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024		300,000			300,000
6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024		500,000			500,000
3.325% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025(B)		600,250			—
5.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026		500,000			500,000
5.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027		1,400,000			—

	$	4,941,310		$	2,941,105
Debt issue costs, net		(42,643	)		(31,764	)

	$	4,898,667		$	2,909,341

(A)	The 2017 column includes £8 million of GBP-denominated borrowings that reflect the exchange rate at December 31, 2017.

(B)	These notes are Euro-denominated and reflect the exchange rate at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

As of December 31, 2017, principal payments due on our debt (which exclude the effects of any discounts, premiums, or debt issue costs recorded) are as follows ($ amounts in thousands):


2018	$	—
2019		—
2020		—
2021		840,810
2022		800,250
Thereafter		3,300,250

Total	$	4,941,310

Credit Facility

On February 1, 2017, we replaced our previous unsecured credit facility (which we had entered into in 2014 and amended in 2015) with a new revolving credit and term loan agreement (the “Credit Facility”). The new agreement includes a $1.3 billion unsecured revolving loan facility (same amount as the previous revolving loan facility), a $200 million unsecured term loan facility ($50 million lower than the previous term loan facility), and a new €200 million unsecured term loan facility. The new unsecured revolving loan facility matures in February 2021 and can be extended for an additional 12 months at our option. The $200 million unsecured term loan facility matures on February 1, 2022, and the €200 million unsecured term loan facility had a maturity date of January 31, 2020; however, it was paid off on March 30, 2017 — see below. The term loan and/or revolving loan commitments may be increased in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500 million.

At our election, loans under the Credit Facility may be made as either ABR Loans or Eurodollar Loans. The applicable margin for term loans that are ABR Loans is adjustable on a sliding scale from 0.00% to 0.95% based on our current credit rating. The applicable margin for term loans that are Eurodollar Loans is adjustable on a sliding scale from 0.90% to 1.95% based on our current credit rating. The applicable margin for revolving loans that are ABR Loans is adjustable on a sliding scale from 0.00% to 0.65% based on our current credit rating. The applicable margin for revolving loans that are Eurodollar Loans is adjustable on a sliding scale from 0.875% to 1.65% based on our current credit rating. The commitment fee is adjustable on a sliding scale from 0.125% to 0.30% based on our current credit rating and is payable on the revolving loan facility.

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had $840.8 million and $290 million, respectively, outstanding on the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2017, our availability under our revolving credit facility was $0.5 billion. The weighted average interest rate on this facility was 2.4% and 2.0% for 2017 and 2016, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the interest rate in effect on our term loan was 2.98% and 2.36%, respectively.

Term Loan — Northland Mortgage

In connection with our acquisition of the Northland LTACH Hospital on February 14, 2011, we assumed a $14.6 million mortgage. The Northland mortgage loan required monthly principal and interest payments based on a 30-year amortization period. The Northland mortgage loan had a fixed interest rate of 6.2%, a maturity date of January 1, 2018 and could be prepaid, without penalty within 120 days of the term of the loan. On September 29, 2017, we prepaid the principal amount of this mortgage loan at par in the amount of $12.9 million.

6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022

On February 17, 2012, we completed a $200 million offering of senior unsecured notes (“6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022”), and on August 20, 2013, we completed a $150 million tack on to the notes. These 6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 accrued interest at a fixed rate of 6.375% per year and had a maturity date of February 15, 2022. The 2013 tack on offering, was issued at a premium (price of 102%), resulting in an effective rate of 5.998%. Interest on these notes was payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, and offered a redemption option to redeem some or all of the notes at a premium that decreased over time, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date.

On October 7, 2017, we redeemed these notes and incurred an $11.2 million redemption premium.

5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020

On October 10, 2013, we completed a €200 million offering of senior unsecured notes (“5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020”). Interest on the notes was payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020 paid interest in cash at a rate of 5.750% per year. The notes had a maturity date of October 1, 2020, and offered a redemption option to redeem some or all of the notes at any time at a “make-whole” redemption price that decreased over time.

On March 4, 2017, we redeemed the €200 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020 and incurred a redemption premium of approximately $9 million.

4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022

On August 19, 2015, we completed a €500 million senior unsecured notes offering (“4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022”). Interest on the notes is payable annually on August 19 of each year. The notes pay interest in cash at a rate of 4.000% per year. The notes mature on August 19, 2022. We may redeem some or all of the 4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 at any time. If the notes are redeemed prior to 90 days before maturity, the redemption price will be 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. Within the period beginning on or after 90 days before maturity, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. The 4.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by us. In the event of a change of control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of our notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the purchase.

5.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024

On April 17, 2014, we completed a $300 million senior unsecured notes offering (“5.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024”). Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The notes pay interest in cash at a rate of 5.500% per year. The notes mature on May 1, 2024. We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time prior to May 1, 2019 at a “make-whole” redemption price. On or after May 1, 2019, we may redeem some or all of the notes at a premium that will decrease over time. In addition, at any time prior to May 1, 2017, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes using the proceeds of one or more equity offerings. In the event of a change of control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of our notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024

On February 22, 2016, we completed a $500 million senior unsecured notes offering (“6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024”). Interest on the notes is payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year. Interest on the notes is paid in cash at a rate of 6.375% per year. The notes mature on March 1, 2024. We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time prior to March 1, 2019 at a “make whole” redemption price. On or after March 1, 2019, we may redeem some or all of the notes at a premium that will decrease over time. In addition, at any time prior to March 1, 2019, we may redeem up to 35% of the notes at a redemption price equal to 106.375% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, using proceeds from one or more equity offerings. In the event of a change in control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

3.325% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025

On March 24, 2017, we completed a €500 million senior unsecured notes offering (“3.325% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025”). Interest on the notes is payable annually on March 24 of each year. The notes pay interest in cash at a rate of 3.325% per year. The notes mature on March 24, 2025. We may redeem some or all of the 3.325% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 at any time. If the notes are redeemed prior to 90 days before maturity, the redemption price will be equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. Within the period beginning on or after 90 days before maturity, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. The 3.325% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by us. In the event of a change of control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of our notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of the purchase.

5.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026

On July 22, 2016, we completed a $500 million senior unsecured notes offering (“5.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026”). Interest on the notes is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Interest on the notes is to be paid in cash at a rate of 5.250% per year. The notes mature on August 1, 2026. We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time prior to August 1, 2021 at a “make whole” redemption price. On or after August 1, 2021, we may redeem some or all of the notes at a premium that will decrease over time. In addition, at any time prior to August 1, 2019, we may redeem up to 35% of the notes at a redemption price equal to 105.250% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, using proceeds from one or more equity offerings. In the event of a change in control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

5.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027

On September 7, 2017, we completed a $1.4 billion senior unsecured notes offering (“5.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027”). Interest on the notes is payable annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on April 15, 2018. The notes pay interest in cash at a rate of 5.000% per year. The notes mature on October 15, 2027. We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time prior to October 15, 2022 at a “make whole” redemption price. On or after October 15, 2022, we may redeem some or all of the notes at a premium that will decrease over time. In addition, at any time prior to October 15, 2020, we may redeem up to 40% of the notes at a redemption price equal to 105% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, using proceeds from one or more equity offerings. In the event of a change in control, each holder of the notes may require us to repurchase some or all of the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

With the completion of the 5.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027 offering, we canceled a $1.0 billion term loan facility commitment from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. that we received to assist in funding the September 2017 Steward Transaction.

Unutilized Financing Fees/Debt Refinancing Costs

2017

With the replacement of our previous credit facility, the early redemption of the 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020 and the 6.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022, the payoff of our €200 million euro term loan, the cancellation of the $1.0 billion term loan facility commitment, and the payment of our $12.9 million mortgage loan, we incurred a charge of $32.6 million (including redemption premiums and accelerated amortization of deferred debt issuance cost and commitment fees) during the year ended December 31, 2017.

2016

On July 22, 2016, we used the net proceeds from the 5.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 offering to redeem $450 million of senior unsecured notes that had an original maturity date in 2021. This redemption resulted in a $22.5 million debt refinancing charge, consisting of a $15.5 million redemption premium and the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs.

2015

In 2015, we incurred $4.4 million of debt related charges, of which $3.9 million related to structuring and underwriting fees associated with a $1.0 billion senior unsecured bridge loan facility entered into (but not used) to fund the acquisition of Capella.

Covenants

Our debt facilities impose certain restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to: incur debts; create or incur liens; provide guarantees in respect of obligations of any other entity; make redemptions and repurchases of our capital stock; prepay, redeem or repurchase debt; engage in mergers or consolidations; enter into affiliated transactions; dispose of real estate or other assets; and change our business. In addition, the credit agreements governing our Credit Facility limit the amount of dividends we can pay as a percentage of normalized adjusted funds from operations (“NAFFO”), as defined in the agreements, on a rolling four quarter basis. Through 2017, the dividend restriction was 95% of NAFFO. The indentures governing our senior unsecured notes also limit the amount of dividends we can pay based on the sum of 95% of NAFFO, proceeds of equity issuances and certain other net cash proceeds. Finally, our senior unsecured notes require us to maintain total unencumbered assets (as defined in the related indenture) of not less than 150% of our unsecured indebtedness.

In addition to these restrictions, the Credit Facility contains customary financial and operating covenants, including covenants relating to our total leverage ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio, secured leverage ratio, consolidated adjusted net worth, unsecured leverage ratio, and unsecured interest coverage ratio. This Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including among others, nonpayment of principal or interest, material inaccuracy of representations and failure to comply with our covenants. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Facility, the entire outstanding balance may become immediately due and payable. At December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with all such financial and operating covenants.