West Pharmaceutical secures $950 million credit agreement with Bank of America-led lenders
Bitget2026/10/26 21:16- West Pharmaceutical Services entered a USD 950 million credit agreement on October 26, 2026, with Bank of America as administrative agent.
- The five-year, unsecured financing comprises a USD 750 million revolving credit facility and a USD 200 million term loan facility.
- Proceeds repaid USD 130 million outstanding under the 2019 credit agreement, which was terminated without early termination penalties.
- Remaining borrowings are intended for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, permitted acquisitions and stock repurchases.
- The agreement caps net leverage at 3.50 times, rising to 4.00 times during material acquisition periods, subject to limitations.
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