McGraw Hill, Inc. Announces Further Deleveraging with Additional $50 Million of Debt Reduction

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12/10/2025 - 04:15 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) (“McGraw Hill” or the “Company”) today announced that it has further strengthened its balance sheet with a $50 million prepayment of principal under its outstanding term loan facility (the “Term Loan”).

This prepayment is in addition to the Company’s $150 million prepayment of principal under the Term Loan in October 2025. Year-to-date, McGraw Hill has made principal payments under the Term Loan of $592 million, reflecting the Company’s sustained focus on gross debt reduction.

“McGraw Hill remains focused on optimizing its capital structure, and we believe that this incremental paydown is a testament to the strength and predictability of our business,” said Bob Sallmann, McGraw Hill’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “By proactively reducing our debt, we are reinforcing our commitment to our 2-2.5x net leverage target, as we continue to make strategic investments to fuel future growth.”

McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill (NYSE: MH) is a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, supporting the evolving needs of millions of educators and students around the world. We provide trusted, high-quality content and personalized learning experiences that use data, technology and learning science to help students progress towards their goals. Through our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and belonging, we are dedicated to improving outcomes and access to education for all. We have over 30 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and make our learning solutions available in more than 80 languages. Visit us at mheducation.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X.

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