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Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt CREDIT FACILITY AND ACQUISITION DEBT
At December 31, 2020, our senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Former Credit Facility") was comprised of: (i) a $190.0 million revolving credit facility, including a $15.0 million subfacility for letters of credit and a $10.0 million swingline, and (ii) an accordion or incremental option allowing for future increases in the facility size by an additional amount of up to $75.0 million in the form of increased revolving commitments or incremental term loans. The final maturity of the Former Credit Facility was to occur on May 31, 2023.
On May 13, 2021, in connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes (defined in Note 14), we entered into an amended and restated $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with the Credit Facility Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined below), the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. We incurred $0.8 million in transactions costs related to the Credit Facility, which were capitalized and will be amortized over the remaining term of the related debt using the straight-line method.
On May 13, 2021, we used $21.4 million of the availability under the Credit Facility to repay the then outstanding balances under our Former Credit Facility and all commitments thereunder were terminated. In connection with the repayment in full of all amounts due thereunder, the Former Credit Facility was retired and $2.1 million of letters of credit previously issued under the Former Credit Facility were deemed issued under (and remain outstanding under) the Credit Facility. In connection with the termination of the Former Credit Facility, we recognized a loss on the write-off of $0.1 million in unamortized debt issuance costs, which was recorded in Loss on extinguishment of debt.
On November 22, 2021, we entered into a first amendment and commitment increase to the Credit Facility with the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. Pursuant to this amendment, the revolving credit commitment was increased from $150.0 million to $200.0 million. We incurred $0.1 million in transactions costs related to this amendment, which were capitalized and will be amortized over the remaining term of the related debt using the straight-line method.
Our obligations under the Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the same subsidiaries which guarantee the Senior Notes and certain of our subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Credit Facility allows for future increases in the facility size in the form of increased revolving commitments or new incremental term loans by an additional amount of up to $75.0 million in the aggregate. The final maturity of the Credit Facility will occur on May 13, 2026.
The Credit Facility is secured by a first-priority perfected security interest in and lien on substantially all of the Company’s personal property assets and those of the Subsidiary Guarantors. In addition, the Credit Facility includes provisions which require the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors, upon the occurrence of an event of default or in the event the Company’s actual Total Leverage Ratio is not at least 0.25 less than the required Total Leverage Ratio covenant level under the Credit Facility, to grant additional liens on real property assets accounting for no less than 50% of the Company’s and the Subsidiary Guarantors’ funeral operations if requested by the administrative agent.
The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants with respect to the use of proceeds, payment of taxes and other obligations, continuation of the Company’s business and the maintenance of existing rights and privileges, the maintenance of property and insurance, amongst others.
In addition, the Credit Facility also contains customary negative covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict (subject to certain exceptions) the ability of the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make investments, engage in mergers and acquisitions, and pay dividends and other restricted payments, and certain financial maintenance covenants. At December 31, 2021, we were subject to the following financial covenants under our Credit Facility: (A) a Total Leverage Ratio not to exceed, (i) 5.00 to 1.00 and (B) a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters. These financial maintenance covenants are calculated for the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
We were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in our Credit Facility at December 31, 2021.
Our Credit Facility and Acquisition debt consisted of the following (in thousands): 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2021
Credit Facility$47,200 $155,400 
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $819 and $1,324, respectively
(1,136)(1,543)
Total Credit Facility$46,064 $153,857 
Acquisition debt$5,509 $4,500 
Less: current portion(1,027)(521)
Total acquisition debt, net of current portion$4,482 $3,979 
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $155.4 million. We also had one letter of credit for $2.1 million under the Credit Facility, which was increased to $2.3 million on September 1, 2021. The letter of credit will expire on November 25, 2022 and is expected to automatically renew annually and secures our obligations under our various self-insured policies. At December 31, 2021, we had $42.3 million of availability under the Credit Facility.
Outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility bear interest at either a prime rate or a LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin based upon our leverage ratio. At December 31, 2021, the prime rate margin was equivalent to 0.75% and the LIBOR rate margin was 1.75%. The weighted average interest rate on our Credit Facility for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 2.4%. The weighted average interest rate on our Former Credit Facility for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 3.8%.
We have no material assets or operations independent of Subsidiary Guarantors, as all of our assets and operations are held and conducted by the Subsidiary Guarantors. Additionally, we do not currently have any significant restrictions on our ability to receive dividends or loans from any Subsidiary Guarantors.
The interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are as follows (in thousands):
Years ended December 31,
201920202021
Credit Facility interest expense$1,601 $3,738 $1,820 
Credit Facility amortization of debt issuance costs229 482 380 
Acquisition debt consists of deferred purchase price and promissory notes payable to sellers. A majority of the deferred purchase price and notes bear no interest and are discounted at imputed interest rates ranging from 7.3% to 10.0%. Original maturities typically range from five to twenty years.
The imputed interest expense related to our acquisition debt is as follows (in thousands):
Years ended December 31,
201920202021
Acquisition debt imputed interest expense$622 $489 $364 
The aggregate maturities of our Credit Facility and acquisition debt for the next five years subsequent to December 31, 2021 and thereafter, excluding debt issuance costs, are as follows (in thousands):
Credit FacilityAcquisition Debt
Years ending December 31,
2022$— $825 
2023— 825 
2024— 772 
2025— 772 
2026155,400 325 
Thereafter— 3,007 
Total Credit Facility and acquisition debt$155,400 $6,526 
Less: Interest— (2,026)
Present value of Credit Facility and acquisition debt$155,400 $4,500