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Clarivate launches $2.2B term loan refinancing; expects $800M-$900M goodwill impairment in Q4 2023
CLARIVATE PLC
- Refinancing of 2026 Term Loan B with new $2.2B, 7-year facility maturing in 2031, subject to market conditions.
- Expects non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $800M-$900M in Q4 2023 for IP and Life Sciences & Healthcare segments.
- Impairment lowers GAAP net loss forecast but no impact on 2023 revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, or other non-GAAP guidance.
- CFO states refinancing proactively extends debt maturities and improves financial flexibility.