Smithfield Foods Secures $600 Million Delayed-Draw Term Loan Facility

By Public Technologies
  • Smithfield Foods signed a $600 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement on October 14, 2026.
  • Bank of America is administrative agent; one drawing is available through December 23, 2026, with maturity three years from funding.
  • Proceeds are expected to redeem all outstanding 4.25% Senior Notes due 2027 on or after November 1, 2026.
  • Borrowings carry SOFR spreads of 0.88%-1.38% or base-rate spreads of 0%-0.38%, depending on debt ratings.
  • Covenants require debt-to-capitalization of no more than 50%, temporarily increasing to 55% for a Material Acquisition, and minimum interest coverage of 3.5 times.


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