Varex Announces Successful Completion of Debt Refinancing

Key Terms

secured revolving credit facility financial

A secured revolving credit facility is a line of borrowing that a company can draw, repay and redraw up to an agreed limit, similar to a business credit card, with the loan backed by specific assets as collateral. It matters to investors because it provides flexible short-term cash when needed and affects a company’s financial strength and risk: having a secured revolver can lower borrowing costs but gives lenders claims on pledged assets if the company can’t repay.

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Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.

secured overnight financing rate financial

A secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) is a daily benchmark interest rate that reflects the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Think of it as the market price to “rent” cash for a day with a very safe pledge, similar to paying a short-term rental fee for money backed by government bonds. Investors track SOFR because it underpins pricing for loans, bonds and derivatives, so movements change borrowing costs, interest income and the valuation of interest-rate–linked positions.

interest rate swap financial

An interest rate swap is a financial agreement where two parties exchange interest payments on a set amount of money over time. Typically, one side pays a fixed interest rate, while the other pays a variable rate that can change with market conditions. This helps investors manage or reduce their exposure to interest rate fluctuations, much like locking in a mortgage rate to avoid future cost increases.

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Varex Imaging Corporation (Nasdaq: VREX) today announced it has entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of March 13, 2026, which includes a secured term loan facility in aggregate principal amount of $350 million, a secured revolving credit facility in aggregate principal amount of $100 million and a secured delayed draw term loan facility in aggregate principal amount of $40 million (collectively, the “Credit Facility”), providing for aggregate commitments of $490 million and maturing on March 13, 2031. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (“Zions”) acted as lead arranger and bookrunner for the new Credit Facility and will act as the administrative agent and collateral agent. In connection with the closing, Varex irrevocably deposited funds with the trustee to redeem its $368 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, with the redemption to occur on March 16, 2026. Varex also terminated its previously existing $155 million revolving credit facility.

“We are excited to have successfully closed the new credit agreement and redeemed our senior secured notes, strengthening our balance sheet and improving our cost of capital,” said Sam Maheshwari, Chief Financial Officer of Varex Imaging Corporation. “We expect that the reduced debt and lower interest rate will improve financial flexibility, support improved free cash flow generation and enable continued investment in our core business while prioritizing long-term shareholder value,” added Maheshwari.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable margin, which is determined based on the company’s consolidated net leverage ratio. In connection with the financing, the company entered into an interest rate swap that effectively converts the variable SOFR component to a fixed SOFR of 3.65%. As of the closing of the Credit Agreement, the applicable margin is 2.50%.

In connection with the refinancing, the company used approximately $42 million of cash, consisting of an $18 million net reduction in outstanding debt, approximately $7 million in call premium paid to the Senior Secured Note holders, approximately $12 million of accrued interest on the redeemed notes, and approximately $5 million in transaction fees.

The refinancing is expected to reduce annualized cash interest expense by more than $7 million, reflecting lower interest rates and an $18 million reduction in outstanding debt.

Additional information concerning the Credit Facility is disclosed in Varex’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, March 16, 2026.

About Varex

Varex Imaging Corporation is a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of X-ray imaging components, which include X-ray tubes, digital detectors and other image processing solutions that are key components of X-ray imaging systems, as well as X-ray imaging systems for industrial applications. With a 70+ year history of successful innovation, Varex’s products are used in medical imaging as well as in industrial and security imaging applications. Global OEM manufacturers incorporate the company’s X-ray sources, digital detectors, connecting devices and imaging software in their systems to detect, diagnose, protect and inspect. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Varex employs approximately 2,400 people located in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information visit vareximaging.com.

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For Information Contact:

Christopher Belfiore

Director of Investor Relations

Varex Imaging Corporation

801.973.1566 | investors@vareximaging.com

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