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BW obtains waiver of default on pension funding; credit agreement amended with reserve requirement
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
- Lenders waived event of default for missing minimum funding of B&W Pension Plan for plan year ending Dec 31, 2023.
- Company must maintain reserve equal to aggregate required pension contributions for two plan years; reduces to one on refinancing.
- PBGC, Axos, and second lien holder entered into lien subordination agreement governing liens and proceeds.
- Board amended bylaws to adopt universal proxy rules, exclusive forum provisions, and other governance updates.