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JELD-WEN to extend 2027 notes and 2028 term loans to 2031, raise $135M new money with 94.5% noteholder support
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
- Commitment letter signed Sept 29, 2026 with holders of ~94.5% of 4.875% 2027 notes and ~72.2% of 2028 term loans to exchange into new first lien notes due 2031.
- New First Lien Notes pay 10.50% cash or 11.50% PIK (up to 2.50% may be PIK); 2027 noteholders get 100% par with backstop or new money, 93% otherwise; 2028 lenders get par exchange or 86% cash-out.
- $135M new money raise: $135M of proceeds to pay fees/premiums and general corporate purposes; balance up to $275.2M funds discounted 2028 term loan repayment; backstop commitment up to $410.2M at par.
- Deal conditioned on definitive New First Lien Notes docs plus amendments to the 2027 indenture and credit agreement; commitment letter terminates 60 days after signing unless extended.
- Cleansing materials: FY2025 revenue $3.2B, ~16% gross margin, $118M adj. EBITDA (~4% margin), ~$300M cost out since 2023; housing recovery seen adding 25-30% incremental EBITDA margin.