Varex Imaging Refinances Debt, Secures $490M Credit Facility, Reduces Annual Interest Expense by Over $7M

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Varex Imaging refinanced its debt, securing a new $490 million credit facility, reducing outstanding debt by $18 million, and is expected to save over $7 million annually in cash interest expenses.

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• New Credit Facility Secured

  Varex Imaging entered into a new Credit and Guaranty Agreement providing for a $350 million secured term loan facility (drawn), a $100 million secured revolving credit facility, and a $40 million secured delayed draw term loan facility, totaling $490 million in commitments maturing on March 13, 2031.

• Senior Secured Notes Redeemed

  The company redeemed all $368 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, using proceeds from the new term loan and cash on hand.

• Annual Interest Expense Reduction

  The refinancing is expected to reduce annualized cash interest expense by more than $7 million, reflecting lower interest rates and a net reduction in outstanding debt.

• Net Debt Reduction

  The transaction resulted in an $18 million net reduction in outstanding debt, contributing to a strengthened balance sheet.

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Varex Imaging Corporation has successfully completed a significant debt refinancing, replacing its existing 7.875% Senior Secured Notes and revolving credit facility with a new, more favorable credit agreement. This strategic move results in a net reduction of $18 million in outstanding debt and is projected to cut annualized cash interest expenses by over $7 million. The new $490 million Credit Facility, comprising a $350 million term loan (already drawn), a $100 million revolving credit facility, and a $40 million delayed draw term loan, significantly strengthens the company's balance sheet and improves its cost of capital. This financial restructuring enhances Varex's flexibility, supports free cash flow generation, and enables continued investment in its core business, building on the company's recent return to net profitability in Q1 FY26.