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Debt
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Debt consisted of the following on the dates below: 
March 31, 2024March 31, 2023
  
Interest
Rate		Outstanding
Balance		Interest
Rate		Outstanding
Balance
Term Loan A 6.677 %$1,588,125 5.970 %$1,629,375 
Senior Notes due 20283.875 %700,000 3.875 %700,000 
Senior Notes due 20294.000 %500,000 4.000 %500,000 
Senior Notes due 20335.950 %650,000 — %— 
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs and discount on debt(26,309)(17,230)
Total3,411,816 2,812,145 
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(61,875)(41,250)
Long-term debt, net of current portion$3,349,941 $2,770,895 
Credit Agreement
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. (“Booz Allen Hamilton”), Booz Allen Hamilton Investor Corporation (“Investor”), and certain wholly owned subsidiaries of Booz Allen Hamilton are parties to a Credit Agreement dated as of July 31, 2012, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), with certain institutional lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Issuing Lender. As of March 31, 2024, the Credit Agreement provided Booz Allen Hamilton with a $1,588.1 million Term Loan A (“Term Loan A”) and a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), with a sub-limit for letters of credit of $200.0 million. As of March 31, 2024, the maturity date of the Term Loan A and the Revolving Commitments is September 7, 2027. Voluntary prepayments of the Term Loan A and the Revolving Loans are permitted at any time, in minimum principal amounts, without premium or penalty. Booz Allen Hamilton’s obligations and the guarantors’ guarantees under the Credit Agreement were secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets (including capital stock of subsidiaries) of Booz Allen Hamilton, Investor and the subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Credit Agreement and related documentation; such security was released in connection with Booz Allen Hamilton obtaining investment grade ratings from both Moody's and S&P. On September 7, 2022 (the “Ninth Amendment Effective Date”), the previously outstanding Term Loan B loans under the Credit Agreement were prepaid in full.
On July 27, 2023 (the “Tenth Amendment Effective Date”), Booz Allen Hamilton entered into a Tenth Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement (as amended prior to the Tenth Amendment Effective Date, the “Existing Credit Agreement” and, as amended by the Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), and the lenders and other financial institutions party thereto, in order to make permanent certain changes to the Existing Credit Agreement in connection with Booz Allen Hamilton obtaining investment grade ratings from both Moody's and S&P and prepaying the Term Loan B loans in full and to make certain additional changes in connection therewith, including, among other things, (i) removing the requirements for the obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement to be secured, (ii) removing the requirement for any subsidiary or other affiliate of Booz Allen Hamilton (other than the Company) to provide any guarantee of the obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement, and (iii) removing or modifying certain covenants applicable to Booz Allen Hamilton. Pursuant to the Amendment, all guarantees in respect of the Existing Credit Agreement have been released. The Amendment did not impact any of the terms of the Credit Agreement related to amortization or payments.
On the Tenth Amendment Effective Date in connection with the Amendment, the Company entered into a Guarantee Agreement (the “Guarantee Agreement”) in favor of the Administrative Agent, pursuant to which the Company guarantees on an unsecured basis the obligations of Booz Allen Hamilton under the Amended Credit Agreement subject to certain conditions. Pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement Booz Allen Hamilton has the option, though not any obligation, to join one or more of its domestic subsidiaries as a guarantor under the Guarantee Agreement.
Term Loan A amortizes in consecutive quarterly installments in an amount equal to (i) on the last business day of each full fiscal quarter that begins after the Ninth Amendment Effective Date but on or before the two year anniversary of the Ninth Amendment Effective Date, 0.625% of the stated principal amount of Term Loan A and (ii) on the last business day of each full fiscal quarter that begins after the two year anniversary of the Ninth Amendment Effective Date but before the five year anniversary of the Ninth Amendment Effective Date, 1.25% of the stated principal amount of Term Loan A. The remaining balance of Term Loan A will be payable upon maturity.
The rate at which Term Loan A and the Revolving Loans bear interest will be based either on Term SOFR (subject to a 0.10% adjustment and a floor of zero) for the applicable interest period or a base rate (equal to the highest of (i) the administrative agent’s prime corporate rate, (ii) the overnight federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (iii) three-month Term SOFR (subject to a 0.10% adjustment and a floor of zero) plus 1.00%), in each case plus an applicable margin, payable at the end of the applicable interest period and in any event at least quarterly. The applicable margin for Term Loan A and the Revolving Loans ranges from 1.00% to 2.00% for Term SOFR loans and zero to 1.00% for base rate loans, in each case based on the lower of (i) the applicable rate per annum determined pursuant to a consolidated total net leverage ratio grid and (ii) the applicable rate per annum determined pursuant to a ratings grid. Unused New Revolving Commitments are subject to a quarterly fee ranging from 0.10% to 0.35% based on the lower of (i) the applicable fee rate per annum determined pursuant to a consolidated total net leverage ratio grid and (ii) the applicable fee rate per annum determined pursuant to a ratings grid. Booz Allen Hamilton has also agreed to pay customary letter of credit and agency fees.
The Company occasionally borrows under the Revolving Credit Facility for our working capital needs. During fiscal 2024, the Company borrowed $500.0 million on its Revolving Credit Facility for working capital needs, which was subsequently repaid as of March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively, there was no outstanding balance on the Revolving Credit Facility.
Borrowings under Term Loan A, and if used, the Revolving Credit Facility, incur interest at a variable rate. As of March 31, 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $550.0 million. These instruments hedge the variability of cash outflows for interest payments on Term Loan A and the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company's objectives in using cash flow hedges are to reduce volatility due to interest rate movements and to add stability to interest expense (see Note 11, “Derivatives,” to the consolidated financial statements).
The following table summarizes interest payments made on the Company’s term loans:
 Three Months Ended
March 31,		Fiscal Year Ended
March 31,
 2024202320242023
Term Loan A27,027 24,233 107,286 63,244 
Term Loan B— — — 5,209 
Total$27,027 $24,233 $107,286 $68,453 

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants. In connection with Booz Allen Hamilton obtaining investment grade ratings from both Moody's and S&P, certain activities previously restricted by certain negative covenants are permitted subject to pro forma compliance with the financial covenants and no events of default having occurred or are continuing. In addition, Booz Allen Hamilton is required to meet certain financial covenants at each quarter end, namely Consolidated Net Total Leverage and Consolidated Net Interest Coverage Ratios. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, Booz Allen Hamilton was in compliance with all financial covenants associated with its debt and debt-like instruments.
Senior Notes
On August 4, 2023, Booz Allen Hamilton issued $650.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.950% Senior Notes due August 4, 2033 (the “Senior Notes due 2033”) under an Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture, both dated as of August 4, 2023 (the “Indenture”), among Booz Allen Hamilton, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, as parent guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. The Senior Notes due 2033 are unsecured senior indebtedness of Booz Allen Hamilton and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, and rank equally and ratably in right of payment with all of Booz Allen Hamilton’s and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness outstanding from time to time, pursuant to the Indenture.
On June 17, 2021, Booz Allen Hamilton issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.000% Senior Notes due July 1, 2029 (the “Senior Notes due 2029”) under an Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture, both dated as of June 17, 2021, among Booz Allen Hamilton, certain subsidiaries of Booz Allen Hamilton, as guarantors (the “2029 Subsidiary Guarantors”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. The Senior Notes due 2029 are Booz Allen Hamilton’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of Booz Allen Hamilton’s and the 2029 Subsidiary Guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness and rank senior in right of payment to any of Booz Allen Hamilton’s future subordinated indebtedness. The net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes due 2029 were used to fund the acquisition of Liberty and to pay related fees and expenses.
On August 24, 2020, Booz Allen Hamilton issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.875% Senior Notes due September 1, 2028 (the “Senior Notes due 2028”, and, together with the Senior Notes due 2029 and Senior Notes due 2033, the “Senior Notes”) under an Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture, both dated as of August 24, 2020, among Booz Allen Hamilton, certain subsidiaries of Booz Allen Hamilton, as guarantors (the “2028 Subsidiary Guarantors”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. The Senior Notes due 2028 are Booz Allen Hamilton’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of Booz Allen Hamilton’s and the 2028 Subsidiary Guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness and rank senior in right of payment to any of Booz Allen Hamilton’s future subordinated indebtedness.
The following table summarizes the material terms of the Company’s Senior Notes as of March 31, 2024:
Indenture DatePrincipalInterest RateMaturity DateInterest PayableIssuance Costs
Senior Notes due 2033
8/4/2023
$650.0 million
5.950%8/4/2033February and August 4$12.4  million
Senior Notes due 2029
6/17/2021
$500.0 million
4.000%7/1/2029July and January 1$6.5  million
Senior Notes due 2028
8/24/2020
$700.0 million
3.875%9/1/2028March and September 1$9.2  million
Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears, with the principal due at maturity. Issuance Costs were recorded as an offset against the carrying value of respective debt and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective debt.
All the Senior Notes’ Indentures contain certain covenants, events of default, and other customary provisions. In connection with the Senior Notes obtaining investment grade ratings from Moody’s and S&P, in January 2023, certain negative covenants in the indentures governing the Senior Notes 2028 and Senior Notes 2029 were suspended, and the related guarantees were released.
Senior Notes Redemption Options
Booz Allen Hamilton may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes due 2033 prior to May 4, 2033 at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (1) (a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming the Senior Notes 2033 matured on May 4, 2033) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate (as defined in the Supplemental Indenture) plus 35 basis points less (b) interest accrued to, but excluding, the redemption date, and (2) 100.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes 2033 to be redeemed, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount being redeemed to, but excluding, the redemption date. On or after May 4, 2033, Booz Allen Hamilton may redeem the Senior Notes 2033, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes 2033 being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount being redeemed, but excluding, to the redemption date.
Booz Allen Hamilton may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes due 2029 at any time prior to July 1, 2024, at a price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the redemption date, plus an applicable “make-whole premium.” Booz Allen Hamilton may redeem the Senior Notes due 2029 at its option, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, upon certain required notice, (i) on and after July 1, 2024, at a price equal to 102.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 redeemed, (ii) on or after July 1, 2025, at a price equal to 101.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 redeemed, and (iii) on July 1, 2026 and thereafter, at a price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 redeemed, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to July 1, 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton may redeem up to 40.00% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 with an amount equal to the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 104.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the redemption date, provided that at least 50.00% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2029 remains outstanding after each such redemption; and provided, further, that such redemption occurs within 180 days after the date on which any such equity offering is consummated.
Booz Allen Hamilton has the ability to redeem the Senior Notes due 2028 at its option, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, upon certain required notice, (i) on and after September 1, 2023, at a price equal to 101.938% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2028 redeemed, (ii) on or after September 1, 2024, at a price equal to 100.969% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2028 redeemed, and (iii) on September 1, 2025 and thereafter, at a price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2028 redeemed, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the applicable redemption date.
Scheduled Maturities and Interest Expense
The following table summarizes required future debt repayments:
 Payments Due By March 31,
Total20252026202720282029Thereafter
Term Loan A$1,588,125 $61,875 $82,500 $82,500 $1,361,250 $— $— 
Senior Notes due 2028700,000 — — — — 700,000 — 
Senior Notes due 2029500,000 — — — — — 500,000 
Senior Notes due 2033650,000 — — — — — 650,000 
Interest on indebtedness942,804 192,101 187,040 181,454 125,934 72,237 184,038 
Total$4,380,929 $253,976 $269,540 $263,954 $1,487,184 $772,237 $1,334,038 
Interest expense on debt and debt-like instruments consisted of the following:
Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
202420232022
Term Loan A$107,891 $63,463 $19,570 
Term Loan B— 5,186 7,207 
Revolving Credit Facility1,438 — 25 
Senior Notes72,693 47,125 42,902 
Amortization of Debt Issuance Cost (DIC) and Original Issue Discount (OID) (1)
4,920 4,350 4,619 
Interest Rate Swaps(14,932)(1,237)17,535 
Other891 963 494 
Total Interest Expense$172,901 $119,850 $92,352 
(1) DIC and OID on the Term Loans and Senior Notes are recorded as a reduction of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet and are amortized ratably over the life of the related debt using the effective rate method. DIC on the Company's Revolving Credit Facility is recorded as a long-term asset on the consolidated balance sheet and amortized ratably over the term of the Revolving Credit Facility.