Greif Secures $1.3 Billion in New Credit Facilities, Refinancing Existing Debt and Extending Maturities

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Greif, Inc. has entered into new credit agreements totaling $1.3 billion, refinancing its existing senior secured credit facilities and extending maturities to 2031, which includes a sustainability-linked pricing component.

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• New Senior Secured Credit Facility

  Established an $800 million revolving credit facility and a $100 million Term Loan A-1 facility, both maturing on February 27, 2031.

• New CoBank Term Loan

  Secured a separate $400 million secured term loan facility with CoBank, ACB, also maturing on February 27, 2031.

• Debt Refinancing

  The proceeds from these new facilities were used to repay and refinance the company's prior credit agreements, consolidating debt and extending maturity profiles.

• Sustainability-Linked Pricing

  The new credit agreements incorporate a sustainability component where interest margins can adjust based on the company's achievement of certain sustainability performance metrics.

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This filing details Greif, Inc.'s strategic move to refinance its existing debt structure through two new, substantial credit agreements. The $1.3 billion in new facilities ($900 million from the main credit agreement and $400 million from CoBank) significantly extends the company's debt maturities to 2031, providing long-term financial stability. The inclusion of a sustainability-linked pricing mechanism is a notable positive, aligning financial incentives with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This refinancing improves the company's capital structure and liquidity, supporting ongoing operations, capital expenditures, and potential future acquisitions.