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Baxter International (BAX) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 18, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Net leverage covenant relaxed for five quarters through September 30, 2027.
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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- Net leverage covenant relaxed for five quarters through September 30, 2027
- Amendment signals anticipated elevated leverage or reduced covenant headroom
- Baxter World Trade SRL removed as a borrower under the credit agreement
- Credit agreement remains a five-year facility originally dated June 11, 2025
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Baxter increased the tender offer cap to $600 million from $500 million, signaling greater-than-expected debt repurchase demand
- Offers cover 3.132%, 3.500%, 4.500% and 2.539% senior notes maturing 2032–2051
- No Final Settlement Date; tenders after August 17, 2026 excluded from purchase
- Debt reduction could lower future interest obligations and improve maturity management, subject to final accepted amounts
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Offer cap increased from $500 million to $600 million, enabling greater debt retirement through the tender offers
- Early tenders totaled $1.38 billion principal across four note series, substantially exceeding available capacity
- Waterfall prioritizes 3.132% notes due 2051, then 3.500% notes due 2046 and 4.500% notes due 2043
- Tendered notes may no longer be withdrawn after the Aug. 17 withdrawal deadline, increasing certainty around near-term repurchases
- Accepted holders receive market-priced consideration plus a $30 per $1,000 early-tender premium and accrued interest on Aug. 20, 2026
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