Trinseo PLC Defaults on $22M Interest Payments, Secures Temporary Waivers Amid Restructuring Talks

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Trinseo PLC has defaulted on $22 million in interest payments, triggering events of default and cross-defaults, but secured temporary waivers from lenders to prevent immediate enforcement actions.

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• Default on Interest Payments

  The company elected not to make scheduled interest payments totaling approximately $22 million ($10M under 2L Notes Indenture and $12M under Senior Credit Agreement) after grace periods expired on March 19, 2026.

• Events of Default Triggered

  These non-payments constitute events of default under the respective debt agreements and trigger cross-defaults across the SuperPriority Revolver, Refinance Credit Agreement, and Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility.

• Temporary Waivers Secured

  Trinseo PLC entered into amendments and limited waivers with lenders, temporarily waiving certain acceleration and collateral enforcement rights until April 30, 2026 (most facilities) and April 2, 2026 (Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility).

• Covenant Relief

  An amendment to the SuperPriority Revolver removed anti-cash hoarding provisions and the minimum liquidity financial covenant, indicating efforts to preserve cash.

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Trinseo PLC has officially defaulted on approximately $22 million in interest payments under its 2L Notes Indenture and Senior Credit Agreement, following the expiration of grace periods. This concrete default confirms the severe financial distress previously indicated by the company's 'Selective Default' credit rating and going concern warning. While the company secured temporary waivers from lenders, preventing immediate acceleration and collateral enforcement until late April, these waivers are short-term and do not resolve the fundamental inability to service debt. The removal of anti-cash hoarding provisions and minimum liquidity covenants further underscores the company's critical need to preserve cash. Investors should anticipate continued volatility and a high likelihood of further restructuring actions, potentially including bankruptcy, as the company continues discussions with financial stakeholders.