AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Constellation Brands (STZ)

Constellation Brands signs $500 million delayed draw term loan credit agreement

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing Written later

Constellation Brands entered a Term Loan Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, providing up to $500 million in delayed draw term loans in up to two draws. The company says any proceeds would go to general corporate purposes, including repaying debt, and the commitments terminate no later than November 7, 2025.

Key points

  • Delayed draw term loan of up to $500 million, available in up to two draws
  • Commitments terminate no later than November 7, 2025; loans mature two years after initial borrowing
  • Interest at Term SOFR plus 0.750% to 1.250%, or Base Rate plus 0.000% to 0.250%, based on credit rating; ticking fee of 0.080% per annum
  • Covenants include minimum interest coverage of 2.50:1.00 and maximum net leverage of 4.00:1.00, stepping up to 4.50:1.00 after a Material Acquisition

The filing

CompanyConstellation Brands (STZ)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 9, 2025, 4:38 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-116925

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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