Energy Vault unit signs $137.5 million secured term loan to fund equipment purchases
On August 14, 2026, subsidiaries EV Gen Set 1, LLC and EV Gen Set I HoldCo, LLC entered into a senior secured term loan facility of approximately $137.5 million with CSC Delaware Trust Company as agent and a group of lenders. Loans are drawn in installments to pay for power generation equipment and installation services under an Equipment Supply Agreement, and the facility matures on January 2, 2028. For shareholders, this adds $137.5 million of secured debt, with interest rates set to rise after December 31, 2026.
Key points
- Approximately $137.5 million senior secured term loan dated August 14, 2026, with CSC Delaware Trust Company as administrative and collateral agent
- Interest of 6.75% on SOFR loans and 5.75% on ABR loans through December 31, 2026, rising to 7.50% and 6.50% thereafter
- Facility matures January 2, 2028; borrower may prepay on three Business Days' notice, subject to accrued interest, breakage costs and a repayment premium
- Loans are secured by a first priority interest in substantially all assets of the borrower and Holdings and guaranteed by Holdings; borrower must keep a debt service reserve covering three months of debt service
The filing
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