Suja Life Announces Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
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Suja Life (NASDAQ: SUJA) entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent, replacing its prior facility dated August 23, 2021. The agreement sets the interest rate at the Term SOFR Rate plus 1.75%, 2.00% or 2.25% per annum, depending on Suja Life’s consolidated net leverage ratio.
According to Suja Life, the refinancing is intended to reduce its borrowing spread and overall cost of capital without increasing total debt. The company expects its 2026 total interest expense to be approximately $18.0 million, supporting improved available cash flow.
Positive
- Amended and Restated Credit Agreement completed with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent
- Interest rate tied to Term SOFR plus 1.75%, 2.00% or 2.25% based on leverage
- Refinancing targets lower cost of capital with no additional debt taken on
- Company expects 2026 total interest expense of $18.0 million after refinancing
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04 | share purchase announcement | Positive | -46.2% | PSP announced intended open-market purchases without a minimum purchase obligation. |
| Aug 04 | 2Q26 earnings report | Negative | -46.2% | Quarterly loss widened despite sales growth and higher adjusted EBITDA. |
| Jul 28 | brand survey | Neutral | +0.1% | Slice Soda published survey findings on workplace breaks among Gen Z workers. |
| Jul 23 | business recognition | Positive | +5.0% | Suja Life was named a 2026 San Diego Business Impact Honoree. |
| Jul 14 | earnings date notice | Neutral | -3.5% | Company scheduled its second-quarter 2026 results release for August 4. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical reactions were inconsistent, with the August 4 earnings event and shareholder-purchase announcement followed by declines, while recognition news was followed by a gain.
Key Terms
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Refinancing reduces borrowing spread and lowers the Company’s cost of capital
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suja Life, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUJA) (“Suja Life,” “Suja” or the “Company”), a leading better-for-you beverage company and maker of Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice Soda, today announced entry into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends and restates the Company’s existing credit agreement originally dated August 23, 2021.
Under the A&R Credit Agreement, the applicable interest rate is the Term SOFR Rate plus
“Reducing our cost of capital has been a priority for Suja Life since our IPO, reflecting a business today that supports a different lender base than the one that financed us as a private company,” said Jeff Pedersen, Chief Financial Officer of Suja Life. “We believe that the consistency of our cash flow generation gave our lenders the confidence to back this refinancing on improved terms. Importantly, we are not taking on any additional debt with this transaction, but are reducing what it costs us to carry the debt we already have. This refinancing reflects our partnership with our banks and delivers a substantial reduction in our borrowing spread, with a corresponding benefit to our available cash flow.” As a result of this refinancing, the Company expects its 2026 total interest expense to improve to
About Suja Life
At Suja Life, we’re changing what beverages bring to the table. We make organic, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and better-for-you sodas that deliver real functional benefits, exceptional taste, and high-quality ingredients, because we believe beverages should be as delicious as they are good for you. Our three brands – Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice Soda – reach consumers through thousands of retail doors nationally. We operate a vertically integrated high-pressure processing and cold-pressed beverage facility, processing approximately 1 million pounds of organic produce each week and moving from farm to bottle in as few as eight days. With category-leading brands, a dedication to operational excellence, and a proven innovation engine, Suja Life is positioned at the front of the growing natural healthy beverage space.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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