---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001805833-26-000030"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SST"
cik: "0001805833"
company_name: "System1, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-01T13:00:19+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T13:02:28.694914+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# System1 exchanges $302.6M debt for $150M term loan, $39.3M preferred stock, and cash

## Summary
- New $150M term loan maturing 2031 replaces existing $252.6M term loan and $50M revolver.
- Issues convertible preferred stock with $39.3M aggregate stated value, convertible at $10.40/share, ~27.4% of common equity on as-converted basis.
- One-time cash payment of ~$31.4M to lenders; all outstanding disputes settled.
- Transaction requires shareholder approval for preferred stock; expected close in Q3 2026.
- Management cites debt reduction of over $160M from beginning of 2026 and extended maturity to 2031.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001805833-26-000030
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SST
- cik: 0001805833
- company_name: System1, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-01T13:00:19+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1805833/000180583326000030/0001805833-26-000030-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1805833/000180583326000030/sst-20260529.htm

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