Bentley Systems Secures $550M Senior Secured Term Loan for General Corporate Purposes

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Bentley Systems has obtained a new $550 million senior secured term loan, amending its existing credit agreement, to fund general corporate purposes including growth and shareholder distributions.

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• New $550 Million Term Loan Secured

  Bentley Systems, Incorporated entered into a First Amendment and Incremental Facility Agreement to establish a new $550 million senior secured term loan facility.

• Amends Existing Credit Agreement

  This new facility amends the company's Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, originally dated October 18, 2024.

• Maturity and Amortization

  The term loan matures on October 18, 2029, and is subject to quarterly amortization payments equal to 1.25% of the initial principal amount, commencing June 30, 2027.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds from the loan will be allocated to working capital, capital expenditures, restricted payments, permitted acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes.

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Bentley Systems has entered into a First Amendment and Incremental Facility Agreement, securing a new $550 million senior secured term loan. This significant capital raise, representing approximately 5.5% of the company's market capitalization, will be used for broad general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, restricted payments, and permitted acquisitions. While increasing the company's debt, the financing provides strategic flexibility for growth initiatives and shareholder returns, following the company's strong 2025 financial performance and increased shareholder programs reported in February 2026.