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Bloom Energy Corp 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 23, 2025)

Filed December 23, 2025For Securities:BE

Summary

Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) has entered into a new $600 million senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent. This facility, maturing in December 2030, provides the company with significant financial flexibility to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and strategic acquisitions. The credit facility offers multicurrency borrowing options, indicating potential international operational support or hedging capabilities. Key terms include interest rates based on Term SOFR or an adjusted base rate, plus applicable margins, and commitment fees on undrawn amounts. The facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of the company's tangible and intangible personal property (excluding intellectual property) and pledges of subsidiary stock, with certain exceptions for immaterial subsidiaries. The agreement imposes financial covenants, notably a Secured Leverage Ratio not exceeding 3.25:1.00 and a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00:1.00, which may be adjusted following a material acquisition. Restrictive covenants are also in place, limiting actions such as incurring additional debt or paying dividends, and non-compliance could lead to acceleration of the debt.

Key Highlights

  • 1Bloom Energy secures a $600 million senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facility maturing on December 19, 2030.
  • 2The facility allows for borrowings in multiple currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, and SGD.
  • 3Proceeds are earmarked for working capital, capital expenditures, permitted acquisitions, and general corporate purposes.
  • 4Interest rates are variable, linked to Term SOFR or an adjusted base rate, with applicable margins based on the company's Total Leverage Ratio.
  • 5The credit facility is secured by a lien on most of the company's tangible and intangible personal property, excluding intellectual property.
  • 6Key financial covenants include a maximum Secured Leverage Ratio of 3.25:1.00 and a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of 3.00:1.00.
  • 7The agreement includes restrictive covenants that limit the company's ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends, and make certain investments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The $600 million revolving credit facility is intended to provide Bloom Energy with financial flexibility to fund its working capital needs, capital expenditures, pursue strategic acquisitions, and support other general corporate purposes.

Bloom Energy must maintain a Secured Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 on a quarterly basis. These ratios may be temporarily adjusted following a material acquisition.

The credit facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of Bloom Energy's tangible and intangible personal property, excluding intellectual property. Additionally, it includes a pledge of the stock or interests of its material domestic and foreign subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions.

Yes, the agreement includes restrictive covenants that limit Bloom Energy's ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends and distributions, make certain investments and acquisitions, prepay other debt, create liens, enter into affiliate agreements, and merge or consolidate. Non-compliance could trigger a default and acceleration of the debt.