Define: Alternate Base Rate

What does "Alternate Base Rate" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 11 companies in SEC filings.

Definition 1 (DELTA AIR LINES, INC., seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day and (b) the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% provided, in no event shall the Alternate Base Rate be less than one percent (1%). Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, respectively.

Source: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 10-K


Definition 2 (Tesla, Inc., seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day, plus ½ of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one-month tenor in effect on such day, plus 1%. Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the NYFRB Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate, the NYFRB Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, respectively. If the Alternate Base Rate is being used as an alternative rate of interest pursuant to Section 2.21 hereof, then the Alternate Base Rate shall be the greater of clauses (a) and (b) above and shall be determined without reference to clause (c) above. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Alternate Base Rate as so determined would be less than the Floor, such rate shall be deemed to be the Floor for purposes of this Agreement.

Source: Tesla, Inc. 10-K


Definition 3 (Tesla, Inc., seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one month Interest Period on such day plus 1%.

Source: Tesla, Inc. 10-K


Definition 4 (AMEREN CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% per annum and (c) the Adjusted LIBO Rate on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) for a deposit in Dollars with a maturity of one month plus 1% per annum.

Source: AMEREN CORP 10-K


Definition 5 (AMETEK INC/, seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for a one month Interest Period on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1%.

Source: AMETEK INC/ 10-K


Definition 6 (AMETEK INC/, seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one month Interest Period as published two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1%, provided that for the purpose of this definition, the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for any day shall be based on the Term SOFR Reference Rate at approximately 5 00 a.m., Chicago time, on such day (or any amended publication time for the Term SOFR Reference Rate, as specified by the CME Term SOFR Administrator in the Term SOFR Reference Rate methodology).

Source: AMETEK INC/ 10-Q


Definition 7 (Cencora, Inc., seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day for any Purchaser (a) the rate per annum equal to (i) two percent (2.00%) above Adjusted Daily One Month Term SOFR or (ii) if Adjusted Daily One Month Term SOFR is not available in accordance with Section 4.4 or 4.6, the greater of (x) the Prime Rate and (y) one-half of one percent (0.50%) above the Federal Funds Effective Rate or (b) any other rate designated as the "Alternate Base Rate" for such Purchaser in an Assumption Agreement or Transfer Supplement pursuant to which such Purchaser becomes a party (as a Purchaser) to the Agreement, or any other written agreement among such Purchaser to the Seller, the Servicer, the related Purchaser Agent and the Administrator from time to time. For purposes of determining the Alternate Base Rate for any day, changes in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective on the date of each such change.

Source: Cencora, Inc. 8-K


Definition 8 (EXPAND ENERGY Corp, seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1⁄2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus 1%.

Source: EXPAND ENERGY Corp 8-K


Definition 9 (Eaton Corp plc, seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus 1%.

Source: Eaton Corp plc 8-K


Definition 10 (DoorDash, Inc., seen in 1 filing)

Alternate Base Rate means for any day, a rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for an Interest Period of one month commencing on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1.00%.

Source: DoorDash, Inc. S-1



Data extracted from 13 SEC EDGAR filings across 11 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.


This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.

Occurrences: 13
Companies: 11
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