XBP Global Amends Credit Agreement for Third Time, Adjusting Borrowing Capacity and Covenants

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XBP Global Holdings, Inc. entered into a third amendment to its ABL Credit Agreement, eliminating a minimum availability covenant, but introducing a temporary borrowing capacity block and adjusting advance rates.

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• Third Amendment to ABL Credit Agreement

  XBP Americas, LLC, a subsidiary, entered into a Limited Waiver and Third Amendment to its Credit and Security Agreement, originally dated July 29, 2025.

• Covenant Changes

  The amendment eliminates the covenant requiring a minimum excess availability of $7.5 million, providing more operational flexibility.

• New Borrowing Restrictions

  A temporary availability block is implemented through June 30, 2026, reducing borrowing capacity by the greater of $3.75 million or 5.0% of the borrowing base if the Borrower's fixed charge coverage ratio falls below 1.00 to 1.00.

• Improved Advance Rate

  The advance rate for eligible investment grade billed accounts is temporarily increased to 95.0% through September 30, 2026, enhancing short-term liquidity.

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This third amendment to XBP Global's ABL Credit Agreement highlights ongoing adjustments to its debt facilities. While the elimination of the $7.5 million minimum excess availability covenant provides some flexibility, the introduction of a temporary availability block of at least $3.75 million if the fixed charge coverage ratio falls below 1.00 to 1.00 signals increased caution from lenders regarding the company's financial performance. The temporary increase in the advance rate for eligible receivables to 95% offers a short-term boost to liquidity, but the frequent amendments to the credit agreement suggest the company is navigating tight financial conditions and actively managing its borrowing capacity to maintain operations. Investors should monitor future financial reports for the impact of these covenant changes and the company's ability to meet its revised financial ratios.