Westrock Coffee Co 8-K
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Westrock Coffee Co Enters Credit Amendment, Extends Loan Maturities
What Happened
- Westrock Coffee Company announced on June 30, 2026 that its subsidiary, Westrock Beverage Solutions, LLC, entered into Amendment No. 6 to the company’s credit agreement. The Amendment extends the maturity date for approximately $361 million of loans and commitments from August 29, 2027 to November 29, 2028, and adds Texas Capital Bank as a lender. The company filed the Amendment as Exhibit 10.1 and a press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.
Key Details
- Approximately $361 million of debt maturities extended to November 29, 2028; about $26 million of facilities still mature on August 29, 2027.
- Certain restricted payments under the credit agreement are now limited unless secured net leverage ratio ≤ 3.75x and liquidity ≥ $25,000,000 (each tested on a pro forma basis).
- The borrower elected to terminate the covenant relief period early (effective June 30, 2026), which (a) reduces the applicable loan margin, (b) removes restrictions that applied only during the relief period, and (c) lowers the maximum permitted secured net leverage ratio from 5.00x to 4.00x for the test period ending June 30, 2026, and from 4.50x to 4.00x for the test period ending September 30, 2026.
Why It Matters
- This amendment changes the timing and some conditions of Westrock’s debt obligations, giving the company more runway for the bulk of its borrowings by pushing maturities into late 2028. Investors should note the adjusted leverage covenant levels and liquidity requirements, which affect the company’s flexibility for dividend or other restricted payments and indicate the credit agreement’s controls on leverage. The early termination of covenant relief also tightens financial covenant testing and may influence future borrowing costs and covenant compliance monitoring.
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