Tightening the Tap: Anti-hoarding Provision Clause Insights

Stay ahead of lending risk. Explore how anti-hoarding provisions are evolving in oil & gas financing to curb borrower cash stockpiling and protect lender exposure during market downturns. This practice note dissects key anti-hoarding mechanisms from recent high-value credit agreements—providing concrete examples of thresholds, covenants, and draw conditions across the sector.

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