[8-K] Weatherford International plc Reports Material Event
Weatherford entered into a Tenth Amendment to its credit agreement that raises the total committed capacity from $720 million to $1.0 billion, consisting of a $600 million revolver and a $400 million performance letters-of-credit tranche. The amendment extends the maturity to the earlier of September 18, 2030 or, if more than $200 million of Senior Notes or permitted refinancing is outstanding then, 91 days before the stated maturity of those Senior Notes. An accordion feature permits further incremental increases up to $1.15 billion. The amendment also implements unspecified pricing adjustments and provides increased flexibility for strategic projects. The full amendment text is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and governs the complete terms.
Weatherford ha stipulato una Tenth Amendment al proprio accordo di credito che aumenta la capacità complessiva impegnata da $720 milioni a $1,0 miliardo, composta da un revolver da $600 milioni e da una tranche di lettere di credito di performance da $400 milioni. L’emendamento estende la scadenza al primo tra 18 settembre 2030 o, qualora siano in essere più di $200 milioni di Senior Notes o rifinanziamenti ammessi, 91 giorni prima della scadenza indicata di tali Senior Notes. Una funzione di accordion permette ulteriori aumenti fino a $1,15 miliardo. L’emendamento prevede anche adeguamenti di prezzo non specificati e offre una maggiore flessibilità per progetti strategici. Il testo completo dell’emendamento è depositato come Esibizione 10.1 e regola i termini completi.
Weatherford entró en una Décima Enmienda de su acuerdo de crédito que eleva la capacidad total comprometida de $720 millones a $1.0 mil millones, compuesta por un revolver de $600 millones y una tranche de cartas de crédito de rendimiento por $400 millones. La enmienda extiende el vencimiento al primero entre 18 de septiembre de 2030 o, si hay más de $200 millones de Senior Notes o refinanciamiento permitido en circulación, 90 días antes de la fecha de vencimiento indicada de esas Senior Notes. Una característica de acordeón permite incrementos adicionales hasta $1.15 mil millones. La enmienda también implementa ajustes de precios no especificados y proporciona mayor flexibilidad para proyectos estratégicos. El texto completo de la enmienda se presenta como el Anexo 10.1 y rige los términos completos.
Weatherford는 신용 계약에 대한 Tenth Amendment를 체결하여 총 약정 능력을 $720백만에서 $1.0십억으로 증가시켰습니다. 이는 $600백만 revolver와 $400백만 성과 신용장(tranche)으로 구성됩니다. 개정안은 만기일을 더 이른 날짜인 2030년 9월 18일 또는 더 많은 $200백만의 Senior Notes 또는 허용된 재융자 잔고가 남아 있을 경우에는 해당 Senior Notes의 명시된 만기일로부터 만기일 91일 전에 연장합니다. Accordion 기능이 있어 더 큰 증가를 $1.15십억까지 허용합니다. 개정은 또한 미발-specification 단가 조정 pricing adjustments를 구현하고 전략적 프로젝트에 대한 유연성을 확대합니다. 전체 개정 텍스트는 Exhibit 10.1로 첨부되며 전체 조건을 규정합니다.
Weatherford a passé un Tenth Amendment à son accord de crédit qui porte la capacité totale engagée de $720 millions à $1,0 milliard, composée d’un revolver de $600 millions et d’une tranche de lettres de crédit de performance à $400 millions. L’amendement porte la maturité à la première des dates 18 septembre 2030 ou, si plus de $200 millions de Senior Notes ou refinancement autorisé est en circulation, 91 jours avant la maturité indiquée de ces Senior Notes. Une fonctionnalité accordéon permet des hausses supplémentaires jusqu’à $1,15 milliard. L’amendement prévoit également des réajustements de prix non spécifiés et offre une plus grande flexibilité pour les projets stratégiques. Le texte intégral de l’amendement est déposé comme Exhibit 10.1 et régit l’intégralité des termes.
Weatherford hat eine Tenth Amendment zu seiner Kreditvereinbarung eingereicht, wodurch die insgesamt verpflichtete Kapazität von $720 Millionen auf $1,0 Milliarden erhöht wird, bestehend aus einem Revolver von $600 Millionen und einer Performance-Letter-of-Credit-Tranche von $400 Millionen. Die Änderung verlängert die Fälligkeit auf den frühesten der Termine 18. September 2030 oder, falls mehr als $200 Millionen an Senior Notes oder zulässigen Refinanzierungen ausstehen, 91 Tage vor dem angegebenen Fälligkeitsdatum dieser Senior Notes. Eine Accordion-Funktion erlaubt weitere schrittweise Erhöhungen bis zu $1,15 Milliarden. Die Änderung implementiert außerdem nicht näher bezeichnete Preisänderungen und bietet größere Flexibilität für strategische Projekte. Der vollständige Amending-Text ist als Exhibit 10.1 beigefügt und regelt die vollständigen Bedingungen.
Weatherford أُدخل في التعديل العاشر على اتفاقية الاعتماد الخاصة به الذي يرفع القدرة الملتزمة الإجمالية من $720 مليون إلى $1.0 مليار، وتتكوّن من سندات دوارة من $600 مليون و< b>شريحة خطابات اعتماد أداء بقيمة $400 مليون. يقوم التعديل بتمديد الاستحقاق إلى الأسبق بين 18 سبتمبر 2030، أو إذا ظل رصيد > $200 مليون من سندات كبار أو إعادة تمويل مصرح به، قبل 91 يوماً من تاريخ الاستحقاق المحدد لتلك السندات. تسمح ميزة الأكورديون بمزيد من الزيادات التدريجية حتى $1.15 مليار. كما ينفّذ التعديل تعديلات أسعار غير محددة ويوفر مرونة أكبر للمشروعات الاستراتيجية. نص التعديل الكامل مسجل ك Exhibit 10.1 وي govern الشروط الكاملة.
Weatherford 已签署其信贷协议的Tenth Amendment，将总承诺容量从$720 百万美元提升至 $1.0 十亿美元，包括$600 百万美元的 revolving 借款额度和$400 百万美元的业绩信用证分组。该修订将到期日延长至更早的日期，即2030 年 9 月 18 日，或者如果仍有超过 $200 百万美元的 Senior Notes 或可允许的再融资在外，那么在这些 Senior Notes 的规定到期日前91 天。一个 accordion 功能允许进一步增至 $1.15 十亿美元。修订还实施了未指明的 定价调整，并为战略项目提供更大的灵活性。完整的修订文本作为 Exhibit 10.1 提交，监管全部条款。
- Aggregate commitments increased from $720 million to $1.0 billion, enhancing liquidity
- $600 million revolver plus $400 million letters-of-credit tranche provides dedicated capacity for both cash needs and standby obligations
- Maturity extended to the earlier of September 18, 2030 or a defined alternate date, reducing near-term refinancing pressure in many scenarios
- Accordion feature allows incremental increases up to $1.15 billion, enabling future capacity expansion without a full amendment
- Pricing adjustments are included but not described, which could increase borrowing costs
- Maturity linkage to outstanding Senior Notes (> $200 million) could result in an earlier effective maturity (91 days before those notes) depending on outstanding balances
- Full economic and covenant details are not disclosed in the summary; readers must consult Exhibit 10.1 for complete terms
Insights
TL;DR: Incremental liquidity and extended maturities strengthen short-to-medium term financing capacity, subject to pricing changes.
The Tenth Amendment materially increases committed credit capacity to $1.0 billion and adds an accordion to $1.15 billion, improving Weatherford's borrowing headroom. Extending the maturity to September 18, 2030 reduces near-term rollover pressure, though the alternate maturity tied to outstanding Senior Notes (greater than $200 million) could accelerate payoff timing to 91 days before those notes' stated maturity. The filing notes adjustments to pricing terms, which will affect borrowing cost but are not detailed here. Overall, the amendment is a clear liquidity enhancement as presented.
TL;DR: Structural amendment improves strategic financing flexibility while preserving capacity for letters of credit and working capital.
The amendment reallocates and increases aggregate commitments, explicitly carving out a $400 million letters-of-credit tranche alongside a $600 million revolver, which supports both liquidity and contingent obligations. The accordion provision enables future expansion to $1.15 billion without renegotiating base terms. The document references pricing adjustments and enhanced flexibility for strategic projects, but it does not disclose detailed economic or covenant changes. Material documentation is filed as Exhibit 10.1 for complete terms.
Weatherford ha stipulato una Tenth Amendment al proprio accordo di credito che aumenta la capacità complessiva impegnata da $720 milioni a $1,0 miliardo, composta da un revolver da $600 milioni e da una tranche di lettere di credito di performance da $400 milioni. L’emendamento estende la scadenza al primo tra 18 settembre 2030 o, qualora siano in essere più di $200 milioni di Senior Notes o rifinanziamenti ammessi, 91 giorni prima della scadenza indicata di tali Senior Notes. Una funzione di accordion permette ulteriori aumenti fino a $1,15 miliardo. L’emendamento prevede anche adeguamenti di prezzo non specificati e offre una maggiore flessibilità per progetti strategici. Il testo completo dell’emendamento è depositato come Esibizione 10.1 e regola i termini completi.
Weatherford entró en una Décima Enmienda de su acuerdo de crédito que eleva la capacidad total comprometida de $720 millones a $1.0 mil millones, compuesta por un revolver de $600 millones y una tranche de cartas de crédito de rendimiento por $400 millones. La enmienda extiende el vencimiento al primero entre 18 de septiembre de 2030 o, si hay más de $200 millones de Senior Notes o refinanciamiento permitido en circulación, 90 días antes de la fecha de vencimiento indicada de esas Senior Notes. Una característica de acordeón permite incrementos adicionales hasta $1.15 mil millones. La enmienda también implementa ajustes de precios no especificados y proporciona mayor flexibilidad para proyectos estratégicos. El texto completo de la enmienda se presenta como el Anexo 10.1 y rige los términos completos.
Weatherford는 신용 계약에 대한 Tenth Amendment를 체결하여 총 약정 능력을 $720백만에서 $1.0십억으로 증가시켰습니다. 이는 $600백만 revolver와 $400백만 성과 신용장(tranche)으로 구성됩니다. 개정안은 만기일을 더 이른 날짜인 2030년 9월 18일 또는 더 많은 $200백만의 Senior Notes 또는 허용된 재융자 잔고가 남아 있을 경우에는 해당 Senior Notes의 명시된 만기일로부터 만기일 91일 전에 연장합니다. Accordion 기능이 있어 더 큰 증가를 $1.15십억까지 허용합니다. 개정은 또한 미발-specification 단가 조정 pricing adjustments를 구현하고 전략적 프로젝트에 대한 유연성을 확대합니다. 전체 개정 텍스트는 Exhibit 10.1로 첨부되며 전체 조건을 규정합니다.
Weatherford a passé un Tenth Amendment à son accord de crédit qui porte la capacité totale engagée de $720 millions à $1,0 milliard, composée d’un revolver de $600 millions et d’une tranche de lettres de crédit de performance à $400 millions. L’amendement porte la maturité à la première des dates 18 septembre 2030 ou, si plus de $200 millions de Senior Notes ou refinancement autorisé est en circulation, 91 jours avant la maturité indiquée de ces Senior Notes. Une fonctionnalité accordéon permet des hausses supplémentaires jusqu’à $1,15 milliard. L’amendement prévoit également des réajustements de prix non spécifiés et offre une plus grande flexibilité pour les projets stratégiques. Le texte intégral de l’amendement est déposé comme Exhibit 10.1 et régit l’intégralité des termes.
Weatherford hat eine Tenth Amendment zu seiner Kreditvereinbarung eingereicht, wodurch die insgesamt verpflichtete Kapazität von $720 Millionen auf $1,0 Milliarden erhöht wird, bestehend aus einem Revolver von $600 Millionen und einer Performance-Letter-of-Credit-Tranche von $400 Millionen. Die Änderung verlängert die Fälligkeit auf den frühesten der Termine 18. September 2030 oder, falls mehr als $200 Millionen an Senior Notes oder zulässigen Refinanzierungen ausstehen, 91 Tage vor dem angegebenen Fälligkeitsdatum dieser Senior Notes. Eine Accordion-Funktion erlaubt weitere schrittweise Erhöhungen bis zu $1,15 Milliarden. Die Änderung implementiert außerdem nicht näher bezeichnete Preisänderungen und bietet größere Flexibilität für strategische Projekte. Der vollständige Amending-Text ist als Exhibit 10.1 beigefügt und regelt die vollständigen Bedingungen.
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