Clarivate Completes Refinancing of Majority of Senior Secured Notes Due 2026

Core Viewpoint - Clarivate Plc has successfully completed an incremental upsize of its term loan B credit facility, taking advantage of improved credit market conditions to extend the maturity of its 2026 debt [1][3]. Financial Summary - The company incurred a new $500 million tranche of incremental term loans maturing in 2031, with an interest rate margin of 325 basis points per annum, and these loans will not be subject to amortization [2]. - The proceeds from the new term loans were used to redeem $500 million of the outstanding 4.50% senior secured notes due 2026, leaving $200 million of the notes remaining outstanding after the partial redemption [2]. Management Commentary - The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company expressed satisfaction with the ability to extend the majority of the 2026 debt maturity, highlighting the company's strong cash flow and flexibility in capital allocation moving forward [3].