debt
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.60
DENTSPLY SIRONA amends credit facility and notes to keep leverage covenants in compliance
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (Sept 30, 2026), with JPMorgan Chase as administrative agent, raises max Total and Senior Leverage Ratios for quarters ending Sept 30 and Dec 31, 2026.
- Note Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 5 executed for the 2015, 2016 and 2019 note purchase agreements; incremental interest owed if total leverage ratio meets specified thresholds.
- Until the FY2026 compliance certificate is delivered, new liens and new subsidiary debt are generally prohibited and restricted payments are limited, with carveouts.
- Permits an additional EBITDA addback for certain cash charges in the Sept 30 and Dec 31, 2026 quarters; adds a new pricing level for applicable margin and facility fee.
- Company states revised terms are intended to maintain compliance with debt covenants in all material respects, with quarterly reporting on initiatives and related costs and savings.