What happened
Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) entered a $3.3 billion senior term loan credit facility on September 29, 2026. The company said the facility was not drawn on the closing date.
Flex said the proceeds are intended to fund part of the cash consideration for EPC Power Corp. and related assets. It also said cash on hand and proceeds from other debt or equity issuances or borrowings may be used for fees, expenses and other permitted uses.
Key numbers
| Metric | Latest | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior term loan credit facility | $3.3 billion | SEC 8-K | |
| Existing bridge facility commitments | $4.4 billion | SEC 8-K | |
| SpinCo Term Loan Facility | $3.3 billion | Exhibit 10.01 | |
| Debt/EBITDA Ratio cap | 4.50 to 1.00 | Exhibit 10.01 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio floor | 3.00 to 1.00 | Exhibit 10.01 | |
| Liens cap | $300 million | Exhibit 10.01 |
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Why it matters
OptimistFi's case is that Flex works when its manufacturing role shifts toward more complex outsourced programs. This filing is mixed because it links capital to an acquisition and the planned Cloud and Power Spin-Off, but it does not show operating results.
The new facility equals 75% of the existing $4.4 billion bridge facility, and bridge commitments fall dollar for dollar as the new agreement takes effect. The main caveat is that the credit facility was not drawn on the closing date, so the filing shows financing capacity, not cash already raised.
The agreement also includes leverage and coverage tests. Flex must keep a Debt/EBITDA Ratio at or below 4.50 to 1.00 and an Interest Coverage Ratio at or above 3.00 to 1.00.
The liens carve-out tops out at $300 million of fair market value.
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What's next
Flex plans to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A. It will be mailed or otherwise sent to shareholders seeking approval of the spin-off related proposals.
Flex may borrow under the facility in a single advance during the availability period if the agreement's conditions are met, and any loan would mature 364 days after funding.
Approval of the spin-off proposals and funding of the loan would strengthen the case that the financing is tied to execution. Delay or failure would leave the filing as a financing step, not a completed separation.
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Sources
- SEC 8-K — Current report announcing the credit agreement, use of proceeds and bridge facility reduction.
- Exhibit 10.01 Credit Agreement — Credit agreement with the facility amount, covenant terms and SpinCo term loan reference.
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