AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)

DENTSPLY SIRONA amends credit and note agreements, raising leverage covenant limits

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 financing Written later

DENTSPLY SIRONA obtained lender consent and amended its revolving credit facility and three note purchase agreements, effective around September 30, 2026. The changes raise the maximum permitted leverage ratios for the quarters ending September 30 and December 31, 2026, and add tighter limits on new liens, subsidiary debt and restricted payments. The company says the revised terms are intended to keep it in compliance with its debt covenants in all material respects.

Key points

  • Maximum permitted Total Leverage Ratio and Senior Leverage Ratio increased for fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
  • Until the compliance certificate for fiscal 2026 is delivered, new liens and new subsidiary debt are generally prohibited, and restricted payments are limited with certain carveouts.
  • Credit facility adds a new pricing level for the applicable margin and facility fee; note interest increases if leverage meets specified thresholds.

The filing

CompanyDentsply Sirona (XRAY)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 9, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
Accession number0000818479-26-000278

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

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