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Note 7 - Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

7. Debt


The carrying amounts of long-term debt at June 29, 2013 and December 29, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):


   

June 29, 2013

   

December 29, 2012

 
                 

Term loan

  $ 100,000     $  

Revolving credit facility

    133,000       84,000  
      233,000       84,000  

Less: Current maturities

    138,000       84,000  

Total long-term debt

  $ 95,000     $  

On May 31, 2013, the company entered into a new credit agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for up to $325.0 million which consists of an unsecured revolving credit facility of $225.0 million and an unsecured term loan of $100.0 million. The new credit agreement is for a five year period. At June 29, 2013, the company had available $91.4 million of borrowing capacity under the revolving credit agreement at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.25% (1.44% as of June 29, 2013).The company incurred debt issuance costs of $0.8 million which are to be amortized over the life of the new credit agreement.


The credit agreement replaces the company’s previous credit agreement dated June 13, 2011 which was terminated on May 31, 2013.


The company assumed three credit lines with the acquisition of Hamlin totaling RMB 41.0 million (approximately $6.6 million) as of June 29, 2013 with expiration dates from August 23, 2013 through April 23, 2014. No amounts were drawn under these lines at June 29, 2013.


The company assumed an agreement for the sale of debts to HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Ltd. with the acquisition of Hamlin totaling $1.8 million GBP (approximately $2.7 million) as of June 29, 2013. The company plans to terminate this agreement during the third quarter of 2013. No debts had been sold as of June 29, 2013.