27 Aug 2024
Ready to Commit?
Read this practice note discussing current market trends in publicly filed commitment letter term sheet provisions from the second half of 2023 to the first half of 2024. This practice note examines some of the key provisions contained in commitment letter term sheets for various types of credit facilities, including loan documentation principles, call protection, terms regarding unrestricted subsidiaries, and financial covenants.
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