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Neogen refinances $550M debt: new $450M term loan and $250M revolver at lower rate
NEOGEN CORP
- Refinanced $550M of existing term loan and revolver due 2027; new $450M term loan and $250M revolver mature Apr 2030.
- Revolving facility upsized from $150M to $250M; initial $100M drawn; leverage-neutral transaction.
- New interest rate: SOFR + 175 bps, 60 bps savings versus prior terms.
- JPMorgan Chase acted as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger with four other banks.