---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001674335-26-000126"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JELD"
cik: "0001674335"
company_name: "JELD-WEN Holding, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-29T11:09:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T13:41:49.599744+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JELD-WEN to extend 2027 notes and 2028 term loans to 2031, raise $135M new money with 94.5% noteholder support

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001674335-26-000126
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JELD
- cik: 0001674335
- company_name: JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-29T11:09:35+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000126/0001674335-26-000126-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000126/jeld-20260929.htm

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