8-K
filed March 5, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker GEF
CIK 0000043920
debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
GREIF, INC (GEF): debt financing — Greif enters new $1.3B credit facilities, extends maturity to Feb 2031
GREIF, INC
- New $800M secured revolver ($725M multicurrency + $75M) and $100M term loan A-1, both maturing Feb 27, 2031.
- New $400M FCS secured term loan also due Feb 27, 2031; used to repay prior facilities.
- Leverage covenant set at 4.00x (step-up to 4.50x for certain acquisitions); interest coverage minimum 3.00x.
- Margin includes sustainability component tied to ESG metrics; collateral may be released upon achieving investment-grade rating.
- Old $1.2B Prior Credit Agreement and Prior FCS Credit Agreement repaid and terminated on Feb 27, 2026.
Key facts
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Debt Financings
SEC 8-K Item 2.03/2.04
confidence 0.9
GREIF, INC incurred term loan of $400.0 million with CoBank, ACB maturing January 31, 2031.
- Instrument
- term loan
- Principal
- $400.0 million
- Counterparty
- CoBank, ACB
- Maturity
- January 31, 2031
- Event
- incurrence
Exact text from the filing
The New FCS Credit Agreement provides for a $400.0 million secured term loan facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on June 30, 2026 and continuing through January 31, 2031
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Debt Financings
SEC 8-K Item 2.03/2.04
confidence 0.9
GREIF, INC incurred term loan of $100.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. maturing February 27, 2031.
- Instrument
- term loan
- Principal
- $100.0 million
- Counterparty
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Maturity
- February 27, 2031
- Event
- incurrence
Exact text from the filing
and (b) a $100.0 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on June 30, 2026 and continuing through December 31, 2030, with any outstanding principal balance of such term loan A-1 facility being due and payable on maturity on February 27, 2031
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Debt Financings
SEC 8-K Item 2.03/2.04
confidence 0.9
GREIF, INC incurred revolving credit of $800.0 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. maturing February 27, 2031.
- Instrument
- revolving credit
- Principal
- $800.0 million
- Counterparty
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Maturity
- February 27, 2031
- Event
- incurrence
Exact text from the filing
The New Credit Agreement provides for (a) an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility, consisting of a $725.0 million multicurrency facility and a $75.0 million facility, maturing on February 27, 2031
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Material Agreements
SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02
confidence 0.95
GREIF, INC entered into Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at Provides for an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility ($725.0 million multicurrency and $ (effective 2026-02-27).
- Action
- entry
- Agreement
- credit facility
- Counterparty
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Value
- Provides for an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility ($725.0 million multicurrency and $
- Effective
- 2026-02-27
Exact text from the filing
On February 27, 2026, Greif, Inc. (the “Company”), Greif Packaging LLC, Greif International Holding B.V., and Greif Beheer B.V., as borrowers, entered into the third amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto.
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Material Agreements
SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02
confidence 0.9
GREIF, INC terminated Prior Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at Replaced in its entirety by the New Credit Agreement. (effective 2026-02-27).
- Action
- termination
- Agreement
- credit facility
- Counterparty
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Value
- Replaced in its entirety by the New Credit Agreement.
- Effective
- 2026-02-27
Exact text from the filing
(the “Company”), Greif Packaging LLC, Greif International Holding B.V., and Greif Beheer B.V., as borrowers, entered into the third amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto.
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Material Agreements
SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02
confidence 0.95
GREIF, INC entered into Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement with CoBank, ACB valued at Provides for a $400.0 million secured term loan facility with quarterly installments maturing on Jan (effective 2026-02-27).
- Action
- entry
- Agreement
- credit facility
- Counterparty
- CoBank, ACB
- Value
- Provides for a $400.0 million secured term loan facility with quarterly installments maturing on Jan
- Effective
- 2026-02-27
Exact text from the filing
Also on February 27, 2026, the Company and Greif Packaging LLC (“GP”), as borrower, entered into a new $400.0 million amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “New FCS Credit Agreement”) with CoBank, ACB, who acted as lender and is acting as administrative agent of the New FCS Credit Agreement (“CoBank”).
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Material Agreements
SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02
confidence 0.9
GREIF, INC terminated Prior FCS Credit Agreement with CoBank, ACB valued at Replaced in its entirety by the New FCS Credit Agreement. (effective 2026-02-27).
- Action
- termination
- Agreement
- credit facility
- Counterparty
- CoBank, ACB
- Value
- Replaced in its entirety by the New FCS Credit Agreement.
- Effective
- 2026-02-27
Exact text from the filing
New FCS Credit Agreement Also on February 27, 2026, the Company and Greif Packaging LLC (“GP”), as borrower, entered into a new $400.0 million amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “New FCS Credit Agreement”) with CoBank, ACB, who acted as lender and is acting as administrative agent of the New FCS Credit Agreement (“CoBank”).
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