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Get filing alertsFlex secures $1.45B term loan to refinance acquisition debt, matures November 2027
Filed June 2, 2026 · Period ending May 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Flex borrowed $1.45 billion via new term loan facility with Citibank, fully funded May 29, 2026 and maturing in 18 months (November 2027). Proceeds refinanced short-term bridge debt used partly for Electrical Power Products acquisition.
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New debt requires quarterly compliance with 4.00x maximum Debt/EBITDA ratio and 3.00x minimum Interest Coverage ratio. Covenant violations could trigger default and loan acceleration.
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Interest rate floats with Term SOFR or Base Rate plus credit-rating-based margin, creating variability in debt service costs as rates and Flex's credit profile change.
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Loan is unsecured at parent level with no initial subsidiary guarantees, though Flex may add guarantors later. Prior 364-day facility fully repaid and terminated.
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Summary
Flex refinanced acquisition-related debt by securing a $1.45 billion term loan that extends its maturity runway to November 2027. The company replaced a short-term 364-day facility—used partly to fund its recent Electrical Power Products purchase—with an 18-month term loan. While this buys time, the relatively short maturity means Flex will need to refinance again or repay from operations within a year and a half.
Retail investors should monitor quarterly earnings for covenant compliance. The 4.00x Debt/EBITDA cap and 3.00x Interest Coverage floor leave limited cushion if EBITDA deteriorates or interest costs spike. Floating rates tied to SOFR add uncertainty to debt service expenses. Watch the next 10-Q for updated leverage metrics and any commentary on refinancing plans as the November 2027 maturity approaches. If Flex's credit rating is downgraded, interest costs will rise immediately due to the rating-based margin structure.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 29, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Flex Ltd. (the “Company”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, which provides a senior term loan credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in an aggregate amount of $1.45 billion. The Credit Facility under the Credit Agreement matures on November 29, 2027 and was fully funded on the Closing Date.
Flex secured a new $1.45 billion term loan facility with Citibank as administrative agent. The facility was fully funded on May 29, 2026 and has an 18-month maturity (November 29, 2027). This represents a significant new debt obligation for the company.
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Proceeds from the Credit Agreement are to be used for general corporate purposes including the refinancing of the Existing 364-Day Facility (as defined in the Credit Agreement), pursuant to which a portion of the proceeds thereof was used to fund the Company’s acquisition of Electrical Power Products, Inc. (as previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2026), and as otherwise permitted under the Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, all amounts due or outstanding under the Existing 364-Day Facility were paid in full, and the Existing 364-Day Facility was terminated upon the effectiveness of the Credit Agreement on the Closing Date.
The new facility refinances an existing 364-day facility that partially funded the Electrical Power Products acquisition disclosed in May 2026. The prior facility was fully repaid and terminated. This extends the maturity profile from a short-term bridge to an 18-month term loan.
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The obligations under the Credit Agreement are not guaranteed by any subsidiary of the Company, though the Company may, at any time after the Closing Date and upon prior written notice to the administrative agent, cause any of its subsidiaries to become a subsidiary guarantor.
The debt is unsecured at the parent company level with no initial subsidiary guarantees, though Flex retains the option to add subsidiary guarantors later. This structure may provide more flexibility but offers less security to lenders compared to guaranteed facilities.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Flex Ltd. disclosed creation of a direct financial obligation, with details incorporated by reference from Item 1.01.
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Item 2.03Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
The company disclosed the creation of a direct financial obligation or off-balance sheet arrangement. The specific details of this obligation are referenced in Item 1.01 of the same 8-K filing, which is not included in the provided text. This typically indicates new debt, credit facility, or similar financial commitment.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
FLEX entered a new Credit Agreement dated May 29, 2026 with Citibank as administrative agent.
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Credit Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2026 among Flex Ltd., as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent.
FLEX entered into a new Credit Agreement on May 29, 2026, with Citibank serving as administrative agent. The filing does not disclose the size, terms, interest rate, or purpose of the credit facility, only that the agreement was executed and is being filed as an exhibit.
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