$CWK·8-K

Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. · Jun 4, 6:20 AM ET

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Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. 8-K

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Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. Amends Credit Agreement; Plans $350M Partial Redemption

What Happened

  • On June 4, 2026, Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. filed an 8‑K saying its U.S. subsidiary (Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower, LLC) expects to amend its existing credit agreement to change pricing, extend the maturity and upsize a portion of its senior secured term loan facility (the “2026‑1 Term Loans”). The amendment would (i) adjust pricing on ~$848 million of outstanding 2026‑1 Term Loans, (ii) extend the 2026‑1 maturity to seven years from the amendment effective date (to 2033), and (iii) upsize those term loans by about $353 million. The remaining ~$840 million of term loans (the “2025‑3 Term Loans”) are expected to remain unchanged.
  • Also on June 4, 2026, the Borrower notified the trustee of its election to partially redeem $350 million of its $550 million 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due May 2028, with an expected redemption date of June 15, 2026. The redemption price is 100% of principal plus accrued interest and is conditioned on the Borrower completing refinancing transactions that generate sufficient net proceeds (the Borrower may waive this condition).

Key Details

  • Credit amendment pricing: 2026‑1 Term Loans to bear either Term SOFR + 2.25% or Base Rate + 1.25% (Borrower’s option).
  • Upsize: ~ $353 million increase to the 2026‑1 Term Loans; ~ $848M currently referenced for those loans; ~ $840M of 2025‑3 Term Loans unchanged.
  • Redemption: $350M partial redemption of $550M 2028 Notes; expected Redemption Date June 15, 2026; conditioned on refinancing proceeds (condition waivable).
  • Other terms: guarantees, collateral, reps, covenants and defaults are expected to remain substantially the same as before the amendment; a 1.00% “soft call” premium is reset for certain repricings within six months.

Why It Matters

  • These actions materially affect the company’s debt profile: the amendment extends and upsizes a portion of term debt (pushing maturities out to 2033 for the amended loans) and adjusts pricing, while the planned partial redemption would reduce the outstanding 2028 notes if the Borrower secures refinancing proceeds. For investors, that means a change in near‑term refinancing needs and the composition of secured debt; the redemption is conditional on refinancing and may be waived by the Borrower. The filing also includes customary forward‑looking cautions about uncertainties tied to any refinancing.

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