---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000916789-25-000110"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HELE"
cik: "0000916789"
company_name: "HELEN OF TROY LTD"
filed_at: "2025-11-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T17:11:49.694095+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helen of Troy amends credit facility: revolver cut to $750M, leverage holiday extended

## Summary
- Revolver commitment reduced from $1.0B to $750.0M; CFO says no near-term borrowing capacity limitation.
- Added interest margin tier at ≥4.00x net leverage: Base Rate +1.375% or Term SOFR +2.375% plus 0.10% credit spread.
- Leverage ratio covenant amended with stepped maximums: 4.50x through Aug 2026, stepping down to 3.50x after Aug 2027.
- Interest coverage ratio numerator changed from Consolidated EBIT to Consolidated EBITDA.
- Certain investment and debt baskets reduced until August 31, 2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000916789-25-000110
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HELE
- cik: 0000916789
- company_name: HELEN OF TROY LTD
- filed_at: 2025-11-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678925000110/0000916789-25-000110-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678925000110/hele-20251125.htm

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