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CELESTICA INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 28, 2026)

Filed April 28, 2026For Securities:CLS

Summary

Celestica Inc. has announced a significant amendment to its senior credit agreement, effective April 27, 2026. This amendment substantially enhances the company's financial flexibility by nearly tripling its revolving credit facility (Revolver) from $750 million to $1.75 billion. Additionally, the company has refinanced its existing Term A loan into a new $250 million facility and extended the maturity of both the Revolver and the new Term A loan to April 2031. The increased borrowing capacity and extended maturity provide Celestica with greater resources and a longer runway for strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes. This move suggests management's confidence in the company's future operational needs and financial strategy. The full drawing of the new Term A loan, used to repay the previous facility and cover associated costs, along with remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, indicates immediate utilization of these funds. Investors should note the terms of the Amended Credit Facility, including interest rate margins and commitment fees, which are tied to the company's corporate rating and selected interest rate options, reflecting a standard market practice for managing borrowing costs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Celestica Inc. increased its revolving credit facility commitment from $750 million to $1.75 billion.
  • 2The company refinanced its existing Term A loan into a new $250 million facility.
  • 3The maturity date for both the revolving credit facility and the new Term A loan has been extended to April 2031.
  • 4The new $250 million Term A loan was fully drawn at closing.
  • 5Proceeds from the new Term A loan were used to repay the existing Term A loan and for general corporate purposes.
  • 6Interest rates and commitment fees are variable, dependent on the company's corporate rating and selected interest rate options.
  • 7The amendment does not materially alter the conditions for acceleration of obligations or introduce new provisions for increased payments or additional collateral.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary impact is a significant increase in financial flexibility. The company's revolving credit facility has nearly tripled in size to $1.75 billion, and the maturity for both this facility and the new Term A loan has been extended to April 2031. This provides Celestica with greater access to capital for operational needs and strategic investments over a longer period.

The new $250 million Term A loan was fully drawn upon closing. The proceeds were primarily used to repay all outstanding amounts under the previously existing Term A loan and to cover fees and expenses related to the amendment. Any remaining funds are designated for general corporate purposes.

Interest rates for borrowings under the Revolver and the New Term A Loan are variable, consisting of a base rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% (or 0.05% to 0.75% depending on currency and rate selection). Currently, for U.S. dollar borrowings based on Term SOFR, the margin is 1.50%. Commitment fees on undrawn funds range from 0.100% to 0.275%, both dependent on Celestica's corporate rating.

The filing indicates that the April 2026 Amendment does not materially modify the circumstances under which obligations can be accelerated. Customary events of default, such as payment defaults or covenant breaches, still apply. Importantly, no new provisions have been added that would allow lenders to demand increased payments or additional collateral beyond the standard terms of the agreement.