Clarivate (NYSE: CLVT) fully redeems 4.50% senior secured notes due 2026

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Clarivate Plc has fully redeemed its 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026. On January 20, 2026, the company notified the trustee of its intention to redeem all outstanding 2026 Notes, and on January 30, 2026 it deposited sufficient cash with the trustee to pay principal and accrued interest in full.

Following this deposit, the related 2019 Indenture was satisfied and discharged in accordance with its terms, releasing Clarivate from its obligations under that agreement other than provisions that expressly survive. The company also issued a press release on February 2, 2026 announcing the full redemption.

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Clarivate fully redeems its 4.50% 2026 secured notes and terminates the related indenture.

Clarivate Plc redeemed all outstanding 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026, funding a trust account on January 30, 2026 with enough cash to cover principal and accrued interest. This action satisfies and discharges the 2019 Indenture governing these notes.

Once the trustee received the funds, Clarivate was released from obligations under the Indenture except for clauses that survive by their terms. This removes a specific secured debt instrument and its related covenants from the company’s capital structure, potentially increasing future financial flexibility depending on replacement financing.

Investors can reference the company’s press release dated February 2, 2026 for additional context on the redemption terms. Subsequent filings may clarify how this redemption fits into Clarivate’s broader balance sheet and refinancing strategy.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 1.02, 8.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement Business

A significant contract was terminated, which may affect business operations or revenue.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 (January 30, 2026)

CLARIVATE PLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Jersey, Channel Islands
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
001-38911
(Commission File Number)
N/A
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
70 St. Mary Axe
London			EC3A 8BE
United Kingdom
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(44) 207-433-4000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, no par value			CLVT			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

The information set forth in Item 8.01 below as to the satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture dated as of October 31, 2019 (as amended or supplemented to date, the “Indenture”) among Camelot Finance S.A., a subsidiary of Clarivate Plc (the “Company”), the guarantors named therein, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”) and collateral agent with respect to the 2026 Notes (as defined below) is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.02.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Full Redemption and Satisfaction and Discharge of the 2026 Notes

On January 20, 2026, the Company sent a notice of full redemption to the Trustee, for all of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (144A/Reg S CUSIP: 13323A AB6 / L1408L AB2; 144A/Reg S ISIN: US13323AAB61 / USL1408LAB29), originally issued on October 31, 2019 (the “2026 Notes”), at a cash redemption price calculated as provided in the 2026 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date of January 30, 2026.

On January 30, 2026, the Company irrevocably deposited, or caused to be deposited, with the Trustee money (the “Trust Funds”) in an amount sufficient to fund the payment of the principal amount of, and accrued and unpaid interest on, the 2026 Notes. After the deposit of such Trust Funds, the Indenture was satisfied and discharged in accordance with its terms.

As a result of the satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture, the Company has been released from its obligations under the Indenture, except those provisions of the Indenture that, by their terms, survive the satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture.

The Company’s press release dated February 2, 2026 announcing the full redemption of the 2026 Notes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

No.			Description
99.1			Press release issued by Clarivate Plc dated February 2, 2026
104			The cover page from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 2, 2026, formatted in Inline XBRL

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			CLARIVATE PLC
Date: February 2, 2026			By: /s/ John Doulamis
			Name: John Doulamis
			Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What did Clarivate Plc (CLVT) announce regarding its 2026 notes?

Clarivate Plc announced the full redemption of its 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026. The company funded a trust account on January 30, 2026 with enough cash to pay all outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest on these notes.

When did Clarivate (CLVT) fund the redemption of its 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026?

Clarivate funded the redemption on January 30, 2026 by depositing money with the trustee. The deposit was sufficient to cover the full principal amount and all accrued and unpaid interest on the 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

How does the redemption affect Clarivate’s 2019 Indenture for the 2026 notes?

After depositing sufficient funds with the trustee, the 2019 Indenture governing the 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 was satisfied and discharged. Clarivate is released from obligations under that Indenture, except for provisions that expressly survive satisfaction and discharge under its terms.

What interest rate applied to Clarivate’s redeemed 2026 senior secured notes?

The redeemed notes were Clarivate’s 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026. Holders received a cash redemption price calculated as provided in the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest at the 4.50% rate up to the January 30, 2026 redemption date.

Did Clarivate (CLVT) issue a press release about the 2026 notes redemption?

Yes. Clarivate issued a press release dated February 2, 2026 announcing the full redemption of its 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026. That press release is identified as Exhibit 99.1 and is referenced in the company’s current report.

What type of debt instrument did Clarivate (CLVT) redeem in January 2026?

Clarivate redeemed its 4.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2026, originally issued on October 31, 2019. These were senior secured notes governed by an Indenture among a Clarivate subsidiary, various guarantors, and Wilmington Trust as trustee and collateral agent.