Callaway Golf Company Announces Full Repayment of Term Loan B
Rhea-AI Summary
Callaway Golf (NYSE: CALY) fully repaid the remaining ~$163 million of its term loan B, after a prior $1 billion voluntary prepayment in January 2026. The repayment, funded with cash on hand, simplifies the capital structure and is expected to reduce future cash interest expense.
After repayment, Callaway Golf reports ~$53 million of gross debt, including ~$44 million under its Japan ABL facility and ~$9 million of equipment notes and finance leases, and over $150 million in unrestricted cash. The company continues to expect to end 2026 in a net cash to zero net leverage position.
Positive
- Final repayment of remaining ~$163 million term loan B debt
- Total $1.163 billion term loan B reduction in 2026, including January prepayment
- Gross debt reduced to approximately $53 million after transaction
- Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents remain over $150 million
- Repayment expected to reduce future cash interest expense
- Company targets net cash to zero net leverage by year-end 2026
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – CALY
In the Jun 2 session, CALY declined 0.98%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +18.6% | Strong Q1 growth, higher Adjusted EBITDA, raised 2026 outlook and net cash return. |
| Apr 30 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -0.9% | Announcement of Q1 2026 release date and conference call logistics. |
| Feb 12 | FY 2025 earnings | Positive | -15.1% | Full-year $2.06B sales, portfolio refocus, net cash, and large debt repayment. |
| Feb 05 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +3.2% | Scheduling Q4/FY 2025 results call and listing upcoming investor conferences. |
| Jan 16 | Product launch | Positive | -70.0% | Launch of Quantum line of drivers, fairways, irons, and hybrids with new tech. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive fundamental news has produced mixed reactions, with some strong rallies but also sharp selloffs, while neutral timing updates tend to see modest, directionally aligned moves.
Recent news shows Callaway transitioning to a leaner, golf-focused business with active balance sheet management. Q4 2025 and full-year results highlighted $2.06B net sales, $222.4M Adjusted EBITDA, a move to net cash, and plans to retire $258M of convertible notes plus a $200M buyback. Q1 2026 delivered net sales of $687.5M and Adjusted EBITDA of $163.7M, again returning to net cash and prompting guidance raises. The current term loan B repayment continues this deleveraging trajectory.
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"This final repayment marks an important milestone in the balance sheet actions we outlined earlier this year," said Brian Lynch, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer. "With our term loan B now fully repaid, we are well positioned to continue executing our capital allocation priorities with a strong balance sheet."
This repayment is consistent with the Company's previously communicated capital allocation priorities of reinvesting in the business, maintaining a healthy balance sheet and returning capital to shareholders. The Company continues to expect to end the year in a net cash to zero net leverage position.
About Callaway Golf Company
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: CALY), is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. For more information, please visit https://ir.callawaygolf.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements used in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, performance, prospects, or growth opportunities, including statements relating to the Company's net leverage and cash balances at the end of the year, future cash interest expense, capital allocation priorities and positioning to return capital to shareholders, health of the Company's balance sheet and financial flexibility, and statements of belief and any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "estimate," "could," "would," "should," "intend," "may," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made and are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Accurately estimating the forward-looking statements is based upon various risks and unknowns. Actual results may differ materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of the risks and unknowns identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 or other risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Investor Contact
Patrick Burke
invrelations@callawaygolf.com
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