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Core Molding (NYSE: CMT) extends $100M credit facility through 2031

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Core Molding Technologies, Inc. amended and extended its credit agreement, creating a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility with maturities extended to 2031. The new covenant-light structure is designed to provide flexibility for growth investments and potential acquisitions.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the company reported net income of $605,000 and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.3 million, with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.5%. Free cash flow was a deficit of $13.0 million, reflecting negative operating cash flow and higher capital expenditures during the period.

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Core Molding secures long-dated, flexible $100M credit capacity with low leverage.

Core Molding Technologies has amended its credit agreement to provide a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving facility, both extended through 2031. The structure is described as covenant-light, which typically gives management more room to operate within financial tests.

Leverage appears conservative, with total outstanding term debt of $19.3M against trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA of $30.9M, implying a debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.62%. This suggests significant debt capacity under the new facilities, although actual usage will depend on future investments and market conditions.

Operating trends are more mixed. Q1 2026 net income of $0.6M was modest, and free cash flow showed a deficit of $13.0M due to negative operating cash flow and increased capital expenditures. Subsequent disclosures may clarify how management deploys the expanded credit capacity and whether cash generation strengthens.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Delayed draw term loan $50 million Amended credit facility size
Revolving credit facility $50 million Amended credit facility size
Net income $605,000 Three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA $7.3 million Q1 2026; 12.5% of net sales
Free cash flow -$13.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Debt to TTM Adjusted EBITDA 0.62x As of March 31, 2026
Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA $30.9 million Through Q1 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $23.5 million End of period March 31, 2026
delayed draw term loan financial
"The amended credit facility consists of a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility."
A delayed draw term loan is a financing agreement that lets a borrower take one or more lump-sum loans from a lender at agreed future dates within a set time window instead of receiving all funds up front. It matters to investors because it changes when and how much debt a company will carry, affecting cash flexibility, interest costs and risk exposure—think of it like an approved credit line you only tap when you need cash for a project.
covenant-light financial
"The facility includes a covenant-light structure that provides increased financial flexibility."
Loans or credit agreements that contain few or no regular performance rules for borrowers, relying mainly on limited triggers rather than routine financial tests; they remove many of the lender protections that force early remedy or renegotiation when a borrower’s finances weaken. This matters to investors because covenant-light deals change how quickly problems are detected and how much recovery lenders or bondholders can expect if a borrower gets into trouble—like driving with fewer guardrails around a cliff.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net..."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Free Cash Flow financial
"Free Cash Flow represents net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA financial
"Debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA represents total outstanding debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA."
Return on Capital Employed financial
"Trailing twelve months return on capital employed represents the trailing twelve months earnings before (i) interest expense, net..."
Return on capital employed (ROCE) is a percentage that shows how much operating profit a company generates from the money invested in its business — including equity and long‑term debt. Investors use it to judge whether a company uses its resources efficiently, similar to measuring how much output a factory gets from its equipment; a higher ROCE suggests management is getting more profit from each dollar of capital, which can indicate better long‑term value.
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FAQ

What did Core Molding Technologies (CMT) change in its credit facility?

Core Molding amended and extended its credit agreement, establishing a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility, both maturing in 2031. The facility is described as covenant-light, aimed at providing greater financial flexibility for growth and strategic initiatives.

How much debt capacity does Core Molding Technologies (CMT) now have?

The amended facility provides $100 million of total capacity, split between a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit line. As of March 31, 2026, total outstanding term debt was $19.3 million, leaving substantial unused borrowing capacity under the agreement.

What were Core Molding Technologies’ (CMT) Q1 2026 profitability metrics?

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net income was $605,000. Adjusted EBITDA reached $7.3 million, producing an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.5%. Adjusted net income was $3.2 million after adding back succession plan and Mexico expansion-related expenses, as defined by the company.

How did Core Molding Technologies’ (CMT) cash flow look in Q1 2026?

Core Molding reported a free cash flow deficit of $13.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net cash used in operating activities was $9.2 million, and capital expenditures totaled $3.8 million, driving the negative free cash flow for the period.

What is Core Molding Technologies’ (CMT) leverage based on Adjusted EBITDA?

Debt to trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA was 0.62x as of March 31, 2026. Total outstanding term debt was $19.3 million, compared with trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA of $30.9 million, indicating relatively low financial leverage under the company’s own non-GAAP metrics.

How does Core Molding Technologies (CMT) define Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow?

Adjusted EBITDA starts from net income and adds back interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and specified costs such as restructuring or succession expenses. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash from operating activities minus purchases of property, plant and equipment for the period.
0001026655false7/2/2026800 Manor Park DriveColumbusOhio00010266552026-07-022026-07-02

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): July 2, 2026
 

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-12505
31-1481870
(State or other jurisdiction
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
800 Manor Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43228-0183
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614870-5000
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01CMTNYSE American LLC
Preferred Stock purchase rights, par value $0.01N/ANYSE American LLC

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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On July 2, 2026, Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) with The Huntington National Bank, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto.

The Amendment modifies the Company’s existing Credit Agreement dated July 22, 2022, as previously amended. The Amendment does not constitute a refinancing, novation, or repayment of the existing secured obligations. Material terms of the Amendment include (i) increasing the Revolving Credit Commitment from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000, (ii) adding a delayed draw term loan facility in the maximum aggregate amount of $50,000,000, (iii) decreasing the Applicable Margin from a range of 180 basis points to 230 basis points based on the Margin Leverage Ratio to a range of 125 basis points to 200 basis points based on the Margin Leverage Ratio, (iv) modifying the definition Consolidated EBITDA to add back certain expenses related to (a) the relocation of the Company’s facilities located in Mexico in a maximum amount of $3,150,000 and (b) the retirement of John Zimmer and David Duvall in a maximum amount of $3,290,000, (v) modifying the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to revise the calculation by deducting Consolidated Unfunded Capital Expenditures from the numerator thereof, (vi) limiting the Restricted Payments of the Company to $10,00,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and (vii) extending the maturity date of the credit facilities for five years.

The Amendment also contains customary representations, warranties, reaffirmations of existing loan documents, conditions precedent, and releases in favor of the administrative agent and lenders.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning given to such terms in the Credit Agreement. The foregoing summary of the Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8‑K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 7, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the amendment and extension of the Credit Agreement pursuant to the Amendment. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription
10.1
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 2, 2026
99.1
Press release announcing the amendment and extension of the Credit Agreement
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURES
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.

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: July 7, 2026By:
/s/ Alex J. Panda
Name:Alex J. Panda
Title:Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Core Molding Technologies Extends Credit Facility Through 2031, Increasing Financial Flexibility for Strategic Growth

COLUMBUS, OH, July 7, 2026 Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, today announced the successful amendment and extension of its credit agreement through 2031.

The amended credit facility consists of a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the facility will bear interest at SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 3.75%, based on the Company's leverage ratio. The facility includes a covenant-light structure that provides increased financial flexibility.

"The successful extension of our credit facility is an important milestone that enhances our ability to execute Core's long-term growth strategy." said Eric Palomaki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Core Molding Technologies. "Combined with our strong cash generation and healthy balance sheet, this facility provides additional flexibility to invest in operational excellence, support organic growth initiatives, and pursue value-enhancing acquisitions, while maintaining a prudent capital structure."

“This amended credit agreement significantly enhances Core's financial flexibility and further strengthens an already healthy balance sheet." said Alex Panda, Chief Financial Officer of Core Molding Technologies. "The facility extends our debt maturity profile through 2031, provides a covenant-light framework, and reduces our overall cost of capital. Together, these improvements reinforce our strong balance sheet and ensure we have the liquidity and flexibility necessary to support the Company's long-term financial objectives. We appreciate the confidence our lending partners have shown in Core and remain focused on creating long-term value for our shareholders."

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in medium- and heavy-duty truck, powersports, building products, and industrial and utility industries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products.

The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major



customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw material,; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies' efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; ; the Company’s decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Company Contact:

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
apanda@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser
214-616-2207











Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited, in thousands)
Three months ended March 31,
20262025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$605 $2,183 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization3,057 3,214 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment— 
Share-based compensation495 631 
Losses (gain) on foreign currency186 212 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(22,657)(6,625)
Inventories(2,718)(949)
Prepaid and other assets(2,716)(2,304)
Accounts payable3,727 10,912 
Accrued and other liabilities10,894 (1,099)
Post retirement benefits liability(102)(80)
Net cash used in operating activities(9,229)6,099 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(3,784)(1,772)
Net cash used in investing activities(3,784)(1,772)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(612)(262)
Purchase of treasury stock(457)(916)
Payment on principal on term loans(469)(478)
Net cash used in financing activities(1,538)(1,656)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(14,551)2,671 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period38,058 41,803 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$23,507 $44,474 
Cash paid for:
Interest$267 $396 
Income taxes$729 $98 
Non cash investing activities:
Fixed asset purchases in accounts payable$33 $403 





Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Core Molding management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results available in the accompanying tables.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (iv) share based compensation expense, (v) restructuring and severance costs, and (vi) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations. Debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA represents total outstanding debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. Free Cash Flow represents net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment. Trailing twelve months return on capital employed represents the trailing twelve months earnings before (i) interest expense, net and (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes divided by (i) stockholders' equity and (ii) current and long-term debt. Adjusted Net Income represents net income before severance cost (net of tax).

We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales, debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, and Debt to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed, for the periods presented:




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three months ended
March 31,
20262025
Net income$605 $2,183 
Provision for income taxes190 750 
Total other expenses(1)
(31)(94)
Depreciation and amortization3,037 3,194 
Share-based compensation495 631 
Succession plan costs924 500 
Mexico expansion related costs2,102 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$7,322 $7,164 
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales12.5 %11.7 %
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Trailing Twelve Months
Net income$4,052 $1,877 $3,083 $605 $9,617 
Provision for income taxes1,311 779 642 190 2,922 
Total other expenses(1)
(149)(83)(133)(31)(396)
Depreciation and amortization3,157 3,093 3,386 3,037 12,673 
Share-based compensation494 521 142 495 1,652 
Succession plan costs
479 — 476 924 1,879 
Footprint optimization and Mexico Expansion Costs (restructuring)$200 $220 $— $2,102 $2,522 
Adjusted EBITDA$9,544 $6,407 $7,596 $7,322 $30,869 
Total Outstanding Term Debt as of March 31, 2026$19,266 
 Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
0.62 
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.










Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Trailing Twelve Months
Operating Income$5,214 $2,573 $3,592 764 $12,143 
Equity158,221 
Structured Debt19,266 
Total Capital Employed
$177,487 
Return on Capital Employed6.8 %



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed Excluding Cash
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Trailing Twelve Months
Operating Income$5,214 $2,573 $3,592 764 $12,143 
Equity158,221 
Structured Debt19,266 
Less Cash(23,507)
Total Capital Employed, Excluding Cash
$153,980 
Return on Capital Employed, Excluding Cash 7.9 %



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Free Cash Flow
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
(unaudited, in thousands)

20262025
Cash flow (used in) provided by operations$(9,229)$6,099 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(3,784)(1,772)
Free cash flow (deficit)$(13,013)$4,327 











Core Molding Technologies, Inc.



Adjusted Net (Loss) Income per Share
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Net Income$605 $2,183 
Succession plan costs (net of tax)
$925 $395 
Mexico expansion related expense (net of tax)
$1,650 $— 
Adjusted net income$3,182 $2,185 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic$8,574,000 $8,621,000 
Weighted average common and potentially issuable common shares outstanding- diluted$8,766,000 $8,816,000 
Net income per share - basic0.07 0.25 
Succession plan costs (net of tax)
0.11 0.05 
Mexico expansion related expense (net of tax)
$0.19 $— 
Adjusted net income per share - basic$0.37 $0.30 
Net income per share - diluted$0.07 $0.25 
Succession plan costs (net of tax)
0.11 0.04 
Mexico expansion related expense (net of tax)
$0.19 $— 
Adjusted net income per share - diluted$0.37 $0.29 

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