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Get filing alertsStepan replaces credit facilities with new $500M agreement maturing 2031
Filed September 28, 2026 · Period ending September 25, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Entered into a new $500M credit agreement on Sept 25, 2026, consisting of a $350M revolving facility and a $150M delayed draw term loan, both maturing Sept 25, 2031.
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The agreement includes an expansion option allowing up to an additional $250M in incremental facilities, subject to certain conditions.
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Interest rates are tied to Stepan's net leverage ratio, with spreads of 1.125% to 1.625% over SOFR/EURIBOR/RFR benchmarks and 0.125% to 0.625% over base rate.
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The agreement requires maintenance of interest coverage and net leverage ratios and includes limitations on restricted payments, indebtedness, and liens.
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The arrangement is also reported as a direct financial obligation under Item 2.03, which incorporates the Item 1.01 terms by reference.
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Summary
Stepan Company entered into a new $500 million credit agreement on September 25, 2026, replacing its prior $450 million facilities. The new agreement provides a $350 million multicurrency revolving credit facility and a $150 million delayed draw term loan, both maturing in 2031. It also includes an accordion feature allowing up to $250 million in additional borrowing capacity, subject to certain conditions.
For retail investors, this refinancing extends Stepan's debt maturity profile and modestly increases committed capacity. Interest rates are tied to the company's net leverage ratio, with spreads ranging from 1.125% to 1.625% over SOFR/EURIBOR/RFR benchmarks. The agreement includes customary financial covenants and negative covenants limiting restricted payments, indebtedness, and liens.
The filing is a routine refinancing disclosure with no red flags. The new agreement provides liquidity and flexibility for future financing needs, and the terms are consistent with a company of Stepan's credit profile.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Item 2.03.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
The company also filed this under Item 2.03, which means it is reporting the arrangement as a direct financial obligation. The Item 2.03 text refers back to the Item 1.01 entry for the terms rather than restating them.
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Stepan entered into a new $500M credit agreement replacing its prior $450M facilities.
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The Credit Agreement also provides for an expansion option that will allow Stepan, subject to certain requirements, to request an increase to the revolving credit facility or to enter into one or more tranches of incremental term loans in an aggregate amount of up to an additional $250.0 million.
The agreement includes an accordion feature allowing Stepan to increase the facilities by up to $250 million, subject to certain conditions. This provides flexibility for future financing needs.
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