Covista refinances $510 million term loans, redeems 5.50% notes due 2028
Covista Inc. entered into a credit agreement amendment on March 2, 2026, raising $510 million in new term loans maturing March 2, 2033, and used the proceeds to repay existing term loans and fully redeem its 5.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2028. The amendment cuts the term loan interest rate margin by 0.50%, which lowers borrowing costs, while the redemption payment included about $404,950,000 of note principal.
Key points
- New term loans total $510 million, maturing March 2, 2033, at Term SOFR plus 2.25% (0.75% SOFR floor) or alternate base rate plus 1.25%
- Term loan interest rate margins reduced by 0.50% under the amendment
- Notes redeemed at 100.00% of principal, about $404,950,000 of principal plus accrued interest, with the indenture satisfied and discharged
- Redemption notice was sent February 13, 2026; Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. is administrative agent
The filing
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