GFL Environmental Inc. Prices Private Offering of Senior Notes

Rhea-AI Summary

GFL Environmental (NYSE: GFL) priced US$1.0 billion of 5.500% senior notes due 2034 in a significantly oversubscribed private offering on Jan 13, 2026. The Notes will be issued by a U.S. subsidiary and guaranteed by GFL and certain subsidiaries.

Proceeds are intended to repay amounts drawn on the revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, aiming to maximize liquidity for 2026 growth. GFL expects the offering to be leverage neutral and have an immaterial impact on its borrowing rate, consistent with maintaining leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range.

Positive

• US$1.0B senior notes successfully priced
• Notes transaction was significantly oversubscribed
• Proceeds to repay revolver and boost liquidity
• Maintains target low-to-mid 3.0x leverage

Negative

• Adds US$1.0B of long-term senior debt due 2034
• New fixed-rate debt at 5.500% increases interest obligations

News Market Reaction

-1.23%

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-1.23% News Effect

On the day this news was published, GFL declined 1.23%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Senior notes size: US$1 billion Coupon rate: 5.500% Maturity year: 2034 +1 more

4 metrics

Senior notes size US$1 billion Aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2034

Coupon rate 5.500% Interest rate on new senior notes due 2034

Maturity year 2034 Maturity of newly issued senior notes

Leverage target 3.0x range Company commitment to maintain leverage in low-to-mid 3.0x range

Market Reality Check

Price: $43.31 Vol: Volume 2,262,849 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$43.31 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,262,849 vs 20-day average 1,889,271 (relative activity 1.2x). normal

Technical Price 42.36 is trading below the 200-day MA of 47.19, pre-news downtrend bias.

Peers on Argus

GFL slipped -0.77% with peers mostly softer: CLH -0.62%, WCN -2.08%, RSG -0.45%,...

GFL slipped -0.77% with peers mostly softer: CLH -0.62%, WCN -2.08%, RSG -0.45%, WM -0.98%, while CWST was roughly flat at +0.08%, suggesting a modestly weak sector backdrop rather than a strong sector-wide rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 02 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 02	Quarterly dividend	Neutral	-0.2%	Announced Q4 2025 cash dividend of US$0.0154 per share.
Nov 21	Secondary offering	Neutral	-2.3%	Pricing of secondary share offering and company share repurchase agreement.
Nov 05	Earnings beat	Positive	+0.0%	Q3 2025 results with higher revenue, EBITDA and raised 2025 guidance.
Oct 08	Earnings date set	Neutral	+0.9%	Set date and call details for Q3 2025 earnings release.
Oct 02	Quarterly dividend	Neutral	+0.3%	Declared Q3 2025 dividend of US$0.0154 per share.

Pattern Detected

Recent GFL headlines (earnings, dividends, offerings) have generally seen modest, directionally aligned price reactions with no strong divergence pattern.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, GFL has focused on shareholder returns and balance sheet positioning. It reported strong Q3 2025 results on Nov 5, 2025, raising full-year 2025 guidance and targeting net leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range. The company also executed a large secondary offering involving 16,611,295 shares on Nov 21, 2025 and continued regular quarterly dividends. Today’s leverage-neutral notes pricing is consistent with that capital allocation and leverage framework.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a US$1 billion private offering of 5.500% senior notes due 2034, intended ...

Analysis

This announcement details a US$1 billion private offering of 5.500% senior notes due 2034, intended mainly to repay the revolving credit facility and support growth plans while keeping leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range. It follows prior capital markets activity and guidance tied to similar leverage targets. Investors may watch subsequent filings, debt maturity schedules, and execution of 2026 growth initiatives to gauge the long-term impact on balance sheet flexibility.

Key Terms

senior notes, revolving credit facility, Rule 144A, Regulation S, +1 more

5 terms

senior notes financial

"announced the pricing of US$1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2034"

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

revolving credit facility financial

"use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay amounts drawn on its revolving credit facility"

A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.

Rule 144A regulatory

"offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States"

Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.

Regulation S regulatory

"outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

private placement financial

"In Canada, the Notes are to be offered and sold on a private placement basis"

A private placement is a way for companies to raise money by selling securities directly to a small group of investors instead of through a public offering. This process is often quicker and less regulated, making it similar to offering a special, exclusive investment opportunity to select individuals or institutions. For investors, it can provide access to unique investment options that are not available on public markets.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

VAUGHAN, ON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of US$1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2034 (the "Notes"), in a transaction that was significantly oversubscribed (the "Notes Offering"). The Notes will be issued by a U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of GFL and will be guaranteed by GFL and certain of its other subsidiaries. 

Following the successful execution of the Company's capital allocation strategy in 2025, GFL intends to use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay amounts drawn on its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, with a view to maximizing its available liquidity to execute on its growth strategy in 2026 and beyond. The Notes Offering is expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company's borrowing rate and to be leverage neutral, consistent with the Company's commitment to maintain leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range. 

"The successful pricing of these Notes demonstrates the continued support we have from our institutional debt investors," said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "We have worked very hard to build their trust as stewards of their capital and in turn they have supported us in our growth strategies, allowing us to further pursue our goal of creating long-term value for all of our stakeholders."

The Notes being offered in the Notes Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. In Canada, the Notes are to be offered and sold on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada.

This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About GFL

GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services through its platform of facilities throughout Canada and in 18 U.S. states. Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of more than 15,000 employees.

Forward-Looking Information

This release includes certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking information"), within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws, respectively. Forward-looking information includes all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and may relate to our future outlook, financial guidance and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding our financial performance, financial condition or results, business strategy, growth strategies, budgets, operations and services. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "outlook", "forecasts", "projection", "prospects", "strategy", "intends", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", "believes", or "potential" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will", "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved", although not all forward-looking information includes those words or phrases. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections, guidance, potential or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts nor assurances of future performance but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.

Forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that we considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is stated, is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Important factors that could materially affect our forward-looking information can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of GFL's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and GFL's other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these risks carefully in evaluating our forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. There can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors not currently known to us or that we currently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The forward-looking information contained in this release represents our expectations as of the date of this release (or as the date it is otherwise stated to be made), and is subject to change after such date. However, we disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable U.S. or Canadian securities laws.

For more information:
Patrick Dovigi
+1 905-326-0101
pdovigi@gflenv.com

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SOURCE GFL Environmental Inc.

FAQ

What did GFL (NYSE: GFL) announce on January 13, 2026 about senior notes?

GFL priced US$1.0 billion of 5.500% senior notes due 2034 in a private offering that was significantly oversubscribed.

How will GFL use proceeds from the US$1.0B senior notes offering?

Proceeds are intended to repay amounts drawn on the revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes to maximize liquidity.

Will the 5.500% notes change GFL's leverage for 2026?

The company expects the offering to be leverage neutral and consistent with maintaining leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range.

Who is issuing and guaranteeing the senior notes in GFL's offering?

A U.S. wholly owned subsidiary will issue the notes, which will be guaranteed by GFL and certain of its subsidiaries.

Are GFL's 2034 notes available to retail investors in the U.S.?

No; the notes are offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the U.S. under Regulation S.