01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 2, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
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Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) disclosed in this Form 8-K that on November 25, 2025, it and its principal operating subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., entered into a $1.7 billiona Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The agreement supersedes the company's prior $1.5 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 27, 2022.
It extends the maturity of the existing $1.0 billionb revolving line of credit to a new five-year term expiring November 25, 2030, with the option to request two one-year extensions. The amended facility increases the accordion feature by $100 million, to $400 million, which would bring the revolving line of credit to $1.4 billion if fully exercised and agreed to by lenders. The lenders also committed, upon borrower requests during the six-month period beginning November 25, 2025, to fund up to $700 million of term loans maturing November 25, 2028.
This term loan commitment replaces $500 millionc of term loans that the company borrowed and fully repaid in March 2025. The company states it intends to use the facility for equipment purchases, repurchases of its common stock, refinancing of existing senior debt, and other working capital purposes. Borrowing costs are tied to SOFR or a Base Rate plus an applicable margin, and the agreement contains covenants, financial ratios, and customary default provisions.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Entered a $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on November 25, 2025, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent.
- Extended the $1.0 billion revolving line of credit to a new five-year term expiring November 25, 2030, with two possible one-year extensions to November 25, 2032.
- Increased the accordion feature to $400 million from $300 million, which would take the revolver to $1.4 billion if fully exercised.
- Lenders committed to fund up to $700 million of term loans on borrower request during the six months beginning November 25, 2025, maturing November 25, 2028.
- The new term loan commitment replaces $500 million of term loans previously borrowed and fully repaid in March 2025.
- The agreement supersedes the company's $1.5 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 27, 2022.
- Proceeds are intended for equipment purchases, common stock repurchases, refinancing of senior debt, and working capital.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size and term of the amended credit facility?
The facility totals $1.7 billion. Its revolving line of credit is $1.0 billion and matures on November 25, 2030, with the option to request two one-year extensions that would push the expiration to November 25, 2032 if fully exercised and agreed to by lenders.
How does the new facility change the company's borrowing capacity?
The accordion feature increases to $400 million from $300 million, a $100 million increase. If fully exercised and agreed to by lenders, the revolving line of credit would rise to $1.4 billion. Separately, lenders committed to fund up to $700 million of term loans on request during the six months beginning November 25, 2025.
What will the funds be used for?
The company intends to use the amended credit facility for equipment purchases, repurchases of its common stock, refinancing of its existing senior debt, and other working capital purposes.
What are the key terms regarding interest and covenants?
Borrowing costs are based on SOFR or a Base Rate, plus an applicable margin and other fees. The facility requires the company to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios and contains customary default provisions and remedies, including a right to accelerate payment of outstanding obligations.
Does this agreement replace an existing credit facility?
Yes. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amends, restates, and supersedes the company's $1.5 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 27, 2022, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent.
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