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Financing Arrangements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Arrangements

Note E – Financing Arrangements

At December 31, 2012, the Company had a $1.5 billion committed credit facility with a major banking consortium that expires in June 2016. Borrowings under this facility bear interest at 1.25% above LIBOR based on the Company’s current credit rating as of December 31, 2012. In addition, facility fees of 0.25% are charged on the full $1.5 billion commitment. At December 31, 2012, the Company had no borrowings under this committed facility. At December 31, 2012, the Company also had no borrowings under uncommitted credit lines that had estimated total borrowing capacity of approximately $320,000,000. If necessary, the Company could borrow funds under all or certain of these uncommitted lines with various financial institutions in future periods. The Company has a shelf registration statement on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the offer and sale of debt and/or equity securities through October 2015.