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FMC executes $1.5 billion credit agreement

FMC Corp., a diversified chemical company, said Friday it executed a new $1.5 billion unsecured credit agreement with a group of lenders.The agreement, which includes the option to increase the amount available to $2.25 billion, has a five-year term with the option to extend the maturity for up...

FMC Corp., a diversified chemical company, said Friday it executed a new $1.5 billion unsecured credit agreement with a group of lenders.

The agreement, which includes the option to increase the amount available to $2.25 billion, has a five-year term with the option to extend the maturity for up to two years.

The credit facility replaces two existing unsecured credit agreements worth $915 million that were scheduled to mature Aug. 28.

In afternoon trading, FMC shares added 1 cent to $77.74.