Every material Form 8-K Covista filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Covista reported first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $511.5 million, up 10.7% year over year, and diluted earnings per share of $1.95 versus $1.67 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, and CFO Robert Phelan announced a planned retirement that takes effect once a successor is named.
Revenue of $511.5 million, up 10.7% year over year; total enrollment of 104,713, up 7.6%
Diluted EPS $1.95 vs. $1.67 prior year; adjusted EPS $2.19 vs. $1.75
Fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $9.00 to $9.20 from $8.90 to $9.15; revenue guidance raised to $2,060 million to $2,095 million
CFO Robert Phelan plans to retire and will serve until a successor is named; an active search is underway
Covista Inc. entered into Amendment No. 6 to its credit agreement on September 18, 2026, repricing all $510 million of outstanding term loans. The Term SOFR margin falls from 2.25% to 2.00%, and the base rate margin falls from 1.25% to 1.00%, which lowers the interest rate on the loans. The filing states that the other terms of the credit agreement were not materially changed.
Amendment No. 6, dated September 18, 2026, repriced all $510 million of term loans, with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as administrative agent.
Term SOFR margin reduced from 2.25% to 2.00%; base rate margin reduced from 1.25% to 1.00%.
A 1.00% soft call applies to certain repricings or prepayments occurring within six months after the September 18, 2026 effective date.
Other material terms are unchanged; the full amended agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Covista reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with revenue and diluted earnings per share both higher than the prior year. The company also issued fiscal 2027 guidance for revenue of $2,050 million to $2,090 million and adjusted earnings per share of $8.90 to $9.15. For shareholders, the headline measures improved and the company set a forward outlook, though the 8-K furnishes a press release rather than new audited statements.
Fourth-quarter revenue was $501.4 million, up 9.7%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $2.06, versus $1.44 a year earlier.
Fiscal 2026 revenue was $1,954.1 million, up 9.3%, and diluted EPS was $7.04, versus $6.18; adjusted EPS was $8.25, versus $6.67.
Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for revenue of $2,050 million to $2,090 million and adjusted EPS of $8.90 to $9.15.
During fiscal 2026 the company repurchased $238 million of shares and repaid $50 million of Term Loan B debt.
Covista Inc. appointed Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms as independent directors effective August 17, 2026, and the board increased its size from ten to twelve members. The filing says both will stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, and their committee assignments have not yet been set.
Appointments take effect August 17, 2026; board size rises from ten to twelve members.
Each director receives a $150,000 equity retainer of restricted stock units after the annual meeting and $85,000 in annual cash compensation paid quarterly.
After the appointments, 10 of Covista's 12 directors will be independent, according to the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Covista reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue of $487.0 million, up 4.5% year-over-year, and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings per share guidance. GAAP net income fell to $41.6 million from $60.8 million, and diluted EPS fell to $1.20 from $1.59, after a $16.3 million loss from discontinued operations. Shareholders get higher guidance and growing revenue, but reported profit declined in the quarter.
Revenue $487.0 million, up 4.5% year-over-year; up 8.4% when adjusted for a one-week Walden academic shift
GAAP net income $41.6 million vs. $60.8 million prior year; diluted EPS $1.20 vs. $1.59, including a $16.3 million loss from discontinued operations
Adjusted EPS $1.98 vs. $1.92 prior year
FY2026 revenue guidance raised to $1,930 million-$1,945 million from $1,900 million-$1,940 million; adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.95-$8.15 from $7.80-$8.00
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.
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
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $503.4 million, up 12.4%, and raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to $7.80 to $8.00, while keeping its revenue guidance unchanged. The results include $18.0 million of incremental Walden revenue from a shifted academic week, and Chamberlain's operating income fell 24.2%, so shareholders may weigh the strength of the headline growth against those factors. Note: this 8-K was filed by Adtalem Global Education Inc., not Covista Inc. (CVSA) as the request stated.
Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue $503.4 million, up 12.4% year-over-year; diluted EPS $2.11 vs. $1.98; adjusted EPS $2.43 vs. $1.81, up 34.3%
Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.80 to $8.00 from $7.60 to $7.90; revenue guidance maintained at $1,900 million to $1,940 million
Chamberlain Q2 operating income $32.0 million vs. $42.2 million a year earlier, down 24.2%; Walden operating income rose 53.8% to $75.2 million
New $750 million share repurchase program through December 2028; $165 million of shares repurchased in Q2
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