Additionally, Delta's credit facilities and indentures for secured notes have various financial and other covenants that require it to maintain, minimum fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum liquidity and/or minimum collateral coverage ratios.The value of the collateral that has been pledged in each facility may decline over time due to factors that are not under the Delta's control, in which case it may not be able to maintain the collateral coverage ratio. If the company fails to comply with these covenants and is unable to obtain a waiver or amendment, an event of default would result. If an event of default, the lenders or the trustee could, among other things, declare outstanding amounts due and payable, and the company's cash may become restricted and other financing agreements could get adversely impacted.
Declining margins could impact future growth plans
The operating and net margins of the company declined in FY2014, despite growth in its revenues. The company reported operating profit of $2,206 million in FY2014, compared to an operating profit of $3,400 million in FY2013, a decline of 35.1%. Due to the decline in operating income, the company's operating profit margins declined to 5.5% in FY2014 from 9% in