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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-005379"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLVT"
cik: "0001764046"
company_name: "CLARIVATE PLC"
filed_at: "2024-01-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T20:44:51.063395+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Clarivate launches $2.2B term loan refinancing; expects $800M-$900M goodwill impairment in Q4 2023

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-005379
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLVT
- cik: 0001764046
- company_name: CLARIVATE PLC
- filed_at: 2024-01-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1764046/000110465924005379/0001104659-24-005379-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1764046/000110465924005379/tm243777d1_8k.htm

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