Petco Finalizes $1.5 Billion Debt Refinancing with New Term Loans and Senior Secured Notes

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Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. has finalized a significant debt refinancing, securing $900 million in new term loans and issuing $600 million in 8.250% senior secured notes due 2031 to repay existing debt.

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• Debt Refinancing Finalized

  Petco completed a comprehensive debt refinancing, replacing $1.5 billion of existing term loans. This finalizes the terms and execution of the offering initiated on January 12, 2026, and the pricing announced on January 23, 2026.

• New Term Loans Secured

  The company secured $900 million in new refinancing term loans with an interest rate margin of Term Benchmark plus 4.25% and a five-year maturity.

• Senior Secured Notes Issued

  Petco issued $600 million in 8.250% senior secured notes due 2031.

• High Cost of Capital

  The 8.250% interest rate on the new senior secured notes reflects a high cost of capital for the company.

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This 8-K filing finalizes the significant debt refinancing transaction that Petco initiated earlier this month, as previously disclosed on January 12, 2026, and further detailed with the pricing of notes on January 23, 2026. The company has successfully replaced $1.5 billion of existing term loans with a combination of $900 million in new refinancing term loans and $600 million in 8.250% senior secured notes due 2031. While extending debt maturities is generally positive for financial stability, the substantial size of this refinancing relative to Petco's market capitalization and the high 8.250% interest rate on the new notes indicate a challenging capital environment and a higher cost of debt. Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage these new debt obligations and adhere to the associated covenants, which impose restrictions on future financial activities.