World Acceptance gets temporary covenant relief on fixed charge coverage ratio
On May 22, 2026, World Acceptance entered into a Consent and Limited Modification with Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, and the Required Lenders under its July 22, 2025 revolving credit agreement. The modification temporarily lowers the minimum fixed charge ratio for three quarters, and the original 2.25 to 1.0 requirement returns for the quarter ending December 31, 2026. The filing does not state the reason for the modification.
Key points
- Modified minimum ratio: 2.20 to 1.0 for the quarter ending March 31, 2026; 2.10 to 1.0 for June 30, 2026; and 2.15 to 1.0 for September 30, 2026
- Original requirement of not less than 2.25 to 1.0 resumes for the quarter ending December 31, 2026
- Agreement dated May 22, 2026, with Bank of Montreal as administrative agent and collateral agent
- All other terms of the credit agreement remain in full force
The filing
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