---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-015049"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GEF"
cik: "0000043920"
company_name: "GREIF, INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T20:13:12.199808+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Greif enters new $1.3B credit facilities, extends maturity to Feb 2031

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-015049
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GEF
- cik: 0000043920
- company_name: GREIF, INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 2.03, 2.04, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/43920/000162828026015049/0001628280-26-015049-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/43920/000162828026015049/gef-20260305.htm

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