EXPRO GROUP HOLDINGS N.V. Debt Disclosure
| 16. | Interest bearing loans |
On July 23, 2025, the Company and certain subsidiaries entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “New Credit Facility”) with DNB Bank ASA, London Branch, as agent, and other lenders, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million. This includes a $400.0 million revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million 364 day term bridge loan. The facility matures on July 30, 2029, and replaces the Company’s previous credit agreement dated October 1, 2021, as amended on October 6, 2023 (the “Prior Facility Agreement”).
Proceeds from the revolving facility may be used for general corporate purposes, and proceeds from the bridge facility may be used for acquisitions, capital expenditures related to acquisitions, and related expenses.
The facility is jointly and severally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries and secured by first-priority liens on equity interests, operating accounts, and other assets, subject to customary exceptions. The guarantors must represent at least 80% of consolidated EBITDA and include subsidiaries individually contributing 5.0% or more of EBITDA.
Borrowings bear interest at a floating rate (subject to a 0.00% floor) plus a net leverage linked margin ranging from 2.00% to 3.25%, or 2.75% for bridge loans. Utilization fees of up to 0.40% apply depending on usage levels, and unused commitments are subject to a commitment fee equal to 35% of the applicable margin.
The agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on asset sales, indebtedness, investments, distributions, and affiliate transactions. Financial covenants require a minimum interest coverage ratio of and a total net leverage ratio cap of tested quarterly. Events of default include payment defaults, covenant breaches, misrepresentations, insolvency events, and revocation of guarantees. The agreement also contains cross-default provisions and requires prepayment in certain events such as asset sales, change of control, or illegality. We are in compliance with all our debt covenants as of December 31, 2025.
As of December 31, 2025, we had $79.1 million of long-term borrowings outstanding under the New Credit Facility. The effective interest rate on our outstanding borrowings was 7.5%. As of December 31, 2024, we had $121.1 million of long-term borrowings outstanding under the Prior Facility Agreement. We utilized $67.5 million of the New Credit Facility and $48.5 million of the prior facility agreement as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, for bonds and guarantees.
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.