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DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY): debt financing — Dentsply Sirona enters $435M bridge loan agreement, borrows full amount to repay commercial paper
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- Bridge loan facility of $435M, 364-day maturity, borrowed in full at closing on March 19, 2025.
- Proceeds to repay outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.
- Interest rate: Term SOFR plus 0.875%-1.375% margin based on credit rating, with step-ups after 90, 180, and 270 days.
- Duration fees of 0.50%, 0.75%, and 1.00% payable if principal remains outstanding after 90, 180, and 270 days.
- Covenants include leverage and interest coverage ratios; mandatory prepayment on debt/equity issuances or asset sales.