Tennessee Valley Authority current report, 11 May 2010

Tennessee Valley Authority 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a corporate agency of the United States, on May 11, 2010. The report discloses a specific corporate action taken on the date of the report regarding a material definitive agreement.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or margin data. The primary financial metric disclosed is the renewal of a credit facility:

  • Credit Facility: $1,000,000,000 Spring Maturity Credit Agreement.
  • Counterparty: Bank of America, N.A. (Administrative Agent and Lender).
  • Term Extension: The agreement was renewed to end on August 10, 2010.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the execution of an amendment to the existing Spring Maturity Credit Agreement. This amendment extends the maturity date of the $1 billion facility, which was originally dated March 26, 2009, and previously amended on May 13, 2009.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure of the credit agreement amendment. No unusual items or contingencies are described in the text of this report.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the terms of the amendment attached as Exhibit 99.1 to confirm interest rates and covenants.
  • Confirm the status of the $1,000,000,000 facility as of the new maturity date of August 10, 2010.
  • Note that this filing addresses a short-term liquidity arrangement rather than long-term capital structure changes.