Newell Brands Replaces Revolving Credit Facility with $800M ABL, Draws $490M

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Newell Brands closed a new $800M ABL credit facility, drawing $490M to refinance its existing revolver. The deal extends maturity to 2031 and adds a $500M accordion, improving financial flexibility.

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• New $800M ABL Facility Closed

  Newell Brands entered into a five-year asset-based revolving credit facility with a syndicate led by JPMorgan, providing up to $800M in borrowing capacity based on a borrowing base of receivables, inventory, equipment, and IP.

• $490M Drawn to Refinance Prior Facility

  On the closing date, the company borrowed $490M under the new ABL and used the proceeds to repay and replace its existing revolving credit facility, effectively refinancing near-term debt.

• Maturity Extended to 2031

  The new facility matures July 30, 2031, subject to a springing maturity 91 days before any Material Indebtedness ($125M+) comes due, pushing out the prior revolver's maturity.

• Covenant Flexibility with Springing Test

  The facility requires a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.00x only when availability falls below the greater of 10% of the Line Cap or $60M, providing significant breathing room versus a continuous covenant.

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Newell Brands entered into a new five-year, $800 million asset-based revolving credit facility, replacing its prior revolver. The company immediately drew $490 million to refinance the old facility, extending its maturity to 2031 and securing more flexible covenant terms. The new ABL is secured by a first-priority lien on working capital assets and includes a $500 million accordion feature. This refinancing strengthens liquidity and pushes out near-term debt maturities, but the immediate drawdown signals ongoing reliance on secured borrowing.