CREDIT FACILITIES
Bank Credit Agreement
On December 9, 2025, the Company entered into a new senior unsecured bank credit agreement that replaced its then existing bank credit agreement. In addition to extending the maturity dates of the underlying components of the facility, the new
agreement includes a $780 million five-year revolving credit facility (expiring December 9, 2030), a $275 million five-year term loan (due December 9, 2030), and a $345 million seven-year term loan (due December 9, 2032). The new facility may be expanded to allow for additional borrowings of up to $300 million under certain conditions. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable rate benchmarked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin based on the Company’s credit measures. In addition to interest, the Company pays a facility fee on the revolving credit facility. $50 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2026. The Company may request that the lenders extend the applicable maturity date for the revolving credit facility, the five-year term loan and/or the seven-year term loan for up to two one-year extensions, subject to satisfaction of certain terms and conditions and consent of the requisite number of lenders. The Company’s obligations under the new bank credit agreement are guaranteed by its subsidiary, Universal Ingredients. The new credit agreement contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain certain levels of tangible net worth and leverage. These covenants are substantially the same as the covenants in the prior bank credit agreement, and the Company was in compliance with the covenants at March 31, 2026.
Short-Term Credit Facilities
The Company maintains short-term uncommitted lines of credit in the United States and in a number of foreign countries. Foreign borrowings are generally in the form of overdraft facilities at rates competitive in the countries in which the Company operates. Generally, each foreign line is available only for borrowings related to operations of a specific country. As of March 31, 2026 and 2025, approximately $238 million and $195 million, respectively, were outstanding under these uncommitted lines of credit. The weighted-average interest rates on short-term borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 2025 were approximately 5.2% and 6.2%, respectively. At March 31, 2026, the Company and its consolidated affiliates had unused uncommitted lines of credit totaling approximately $465 million.
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.