MercadoLibre (Nasdaq: MELI) expands revolving credit commitments to $800M

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MercadoLibre, Inc. entered into Amendment No. 1 to its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement on September 12, 2025. The change allows the company to request, at one or more times, that existing and/or new lenders provide up to $400,000,000 of additional commitments, for a total aggregate principal amount of credit commitments of up to $800,000,000.

The company’s obligations under the amended revolving credit facility remain guaranteed on an unsecured basis by several Latin American subsidiaries, and all other obligations under the agreement are unchanged. This amendment also results in the creation of a direct financial obligation for MercadoLibre under the Securities Exchange Act framework.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01

3 items

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 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial

The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.

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

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): September 16, 2025 (September 12, 2025)

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MercadoLibre, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in Charter)

Commission file number 001-33647

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Delaware			98-0212790
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation )			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

WTC Free Zone

Dr. Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II

Montevideo, Uruguay , 11300

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(+598) 2-927-2770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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:

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

Title of Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

MELI

Nasdaq Global Select Market

2.375% Sustainability Notes due 2026

MELI26

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

3.125% Notes due 2031

MELI31

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company o

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. o

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On September 12, 2025, MercadoLibre, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. as guarantors (collectively, the “Guarantors”).

The First Amendment amends the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2024 (as amended by the First Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), among the Company, as borrower, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and the Guarantors, to permit the Company to request, at one or more times, that existing and/or new lenders, at their election, provide up to $400,000,000 of additional commitments, for an aggregate principal amount of credit commitments of up to $800,000,000.

The First Amendment also amends and restates Annex I (Commitments) of the Amended Credit Agreement in its entirety.

The Company’s obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement remain guaranteed on an unsecured basis by the Guarantors. All other obligations of the Company under the Amended Credit Agreement remain unchanged.

Certain of the Lenders and their respective affiliates have engaged in, and may in the future engage in, investment banking, advisory roles and other commercial dealings in the ordinary course of business with the Company and/or the Company’s affiliates. These participants have received, or may in the future receive, customary fees and commissions for these transactions.

This description of the First Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the First Amendment, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth under “Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement” is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Description
10.1			Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 12, 2025, among MercadoLibre, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. as guarantors.
104			The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number			Description
10.1			Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 12, 2025, among MercadoLibre, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. as guarantors.
104			The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			MERCADOLIBRE, INC.
			Registrant
Date: September 16, 2025			By:			/s/ Martín de los Santos
						Martín de los Santos
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did MercadoLibre (MELI) change in its credit agreement?

MercadoLibre entered into Amendment No. 1 to its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, updating the terms of its existing revolving credit facility.

How large can MercadoLibre’s revolving credit commitments be under the amended agreement?

The amendment permits MercadoLibre to request up to $400,000,000 of additional commitments, for a total aggregate principal amount of credit commitments of up to $800,000,000.

Who guarantees MercadoLibre’s amended revolving credit facility?

Obligations under the amended revolving credit facility are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda.

Did the amendment change other terms of MercadoLibre’s credit agreement?

Apart from updating commitments and restating Annex I (Commitments), all other obligations of MercadoLibre under the Amended Credit Agreement remain unchanged.

Does this amendment create a new direct financial obligation for MercadoLibre?

Yes. The filing states that the amendment results in the creation of a direct financial obligation, as reflected under the corresponding disclosure item.

Which financial institutions are involved in MercadoLibre’s amended credit facility?

The lenders are referred to collectively as the Lenders, with Citibank, N.A. acting as the administrative agent. Certain lenders and affiliates have provided investment banking and other services to MercadoLibre in the ordinary course.