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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001006837-26-000121"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VATE"
cik: "0001006837"
company_name: "INNOVATE Corp."
filed_at: "2026-10-09T20:15:52+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T15:09:56.157674+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# INNOVATE Corp. amends 9.5% convertible notes indenture to require mandatory redemption after DBMG Sale lock-up

## Summary
- Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated Oct. 9, 2026 amends the indenture for INNOVATE's 9.500% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2027, with U.S. Bank as trustee.
- All outstanding notes must be redeemed on the 15th business day after the DBMG Sale lock-up period ends, at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.
- The lock-up expires earlier of Dec. 4, 2026 or when a resale registration statement for Buyer stock received in the DBMG Sale is declared effective.
- The DBMG Sale is under an Aug. 7, 2026 Transaction Agreement with IES Holdings Inc., IES Merger Sub Inc. and DBM Global Intermediate Holdco Inc.; it is not a Fundamental Change.
- Holders of all outstanding notes consented; the company will reimburse Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP fees and provide indemnification to consenting holders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001006837-26-000121
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VATE
- cik: 0001006837
- company_name: INNOVATE Corp.
- filed_at: 2026-10-09T20:15:52+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1006837/000100683726000121/0001006837-26-000121-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1006837/000100683726000121/hchc-20261009.htm

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