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Feb. 28, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
Debt | DEBT The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company's debt as of the dates indicated:
| February 28, 2017 |  | May 31, 2016 |  | February 29, 2016
Loan Agreement: |  |  |  |  |
Revolving Loan (interest rates of n/a) | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Unsecured short term lines of credit (weighted average interest rates of 3.9%, 4.4% and 3.7%, respectively) | 5.8 |  |  | 6.3 |  |  | 8.2 |
Total debt | $ | 5.8 |  |  | $ | 6.3 |  |  | $ | 8.2 |
The fair value of the Company's debt approximates the carrying value for all periods presented. Loan Agreement On January 5, 2017, Scholastic Corporation and Scholastic Inc. (each, a “Borrower” and together , the “Borrowers”) entered into a new 5-year credit facility with certain banks (the “Loan Agreement”). The Loan Agreement replaced the Company's then existing loan agreement and has substantially similar terms, except that:
(i) | the borrowing limit was reduced to $375.0 from $425.0;
(ii) | the “starter” basket for permitted payments of dividends and other payments in respect of capital stock was increased to $275.0 from $75.0; and
(iii) | the maturity date was extended to January 5, 2022.
The prior loan agreement, which was originally entered into in 2007 and had a maturity date of December 5, 2017, was terminated in connection with the entry into the new Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement allows the Company to borrow, repay or prepay and reborrow at any time prior to the January 5, 2022 maturity date. Under the Loan Agreement, interest on amounts borrowed thereunder is due and payable in arrears on the last day of the interest period (defined as the period commencing on the date of the advance and ending on the last day of the period selected by the Borrower at the time each advance is made). The interest pricing under the Loan Agreement is dependent upon the Borrower’s election of a rate that is either:
• | A Base Rate equal to the higher of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the prevailing Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the Eurodollar Rate for a one month interest period plus 1% plus, in each case, an applicable spread ranging from 0.175% to 0.60%, as determined by the Company’s prevailing consolidated debt to total capital ratio.
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• | A Eurodollar Rate equal to the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) plus an applicable spread ranging from 1.175% to 1.60%, as determined by the Company’s prevailing consolidated debt to total capital ratio.
As of February 28, 2017, the indicated spread on Base Rate Advances was 0.175% and the indicated spread on Eurodollar Advances was 1.175%, both based on the Company’s prevailing consolidated debt to total capital ratio. The Loan Agreement also provides for the payment of a facility fee in respect of the aggregate amount of revolving credit commitments ranging from 0.20% to 0.40% per annum based upon the Company’s prevailing consolidated debt to total capital ratio. At February 28, 2017, the facility fee rate was 0.20%. A portion of the revolving credit facility up to a maximum of $50.0 is available for the issuance of letters of credit. In addition, a portion of the revolving credit facility up to a maximum of $15.0 is available for swingline loans. The Loan Agreement has an accordion feature which permits the Company, provided certain conditions are satisfied, to increase the facility by up to an additional $150.0. As of February 28, 2017, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Loan Agreement. At February 28, 2017, the Company had open standby letters of credit totaling $0.4 under the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains certain covenants, including interest coverage and leverage ratio tests and certain limitations on the amount of dividends and other distributions, and at February 28, 2017, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Lines of Credit As of February 28, 2017, the Company had domestic unsecured money market bid rate credit lines totaling $25.0. There were no outstanding borrowings under these credit lines at February 28, 2017, May 31, 2016 or February 29, 2016. At February 28, 2017, the Company had open standby letters of credit totaling $4.9 under the domestic unsecured money market bid rate credit lines. As of February 28, 2017, availability under these unsecured money market bid rate credit lines totaled $20.1. All loans made under these credit lines are at the sole discretion of the lender and at an interest rate and term agreed to at the time each loan is made, but not to exceed 365 days. These credit lines may be renewed, if requested by the Company, at the option of the lender. As of February 28, 2017, the Company had equivalent local currency credit lines totaling $23.2. Outstanding borrowings under these lines of credit totaled $5.8, $6.3 and $8.2 at February 28, 2017, May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively. As of February 28, 2017, the equivalent amounts available totaled $17.4, underwritten by banks primarily in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. These credit lines are typically available for overdraft borrowings or loans up to 364 days and may be renewed, if requested by the Company, at the sole option of the lender.

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