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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. entered into Amendment No. 3 to its Term Loan Credit Agreement on September 29, 2025, increasing the total commitment under the Term Loan to $150 million and adding Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as a lender while appointing U.S. Bank as administrative agent. The company has borrowed the full $150 million. The Term Loan is unsecured, bears a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin, and is due on April 10, 2026. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and advances are subject to customary conditions precedent. The loan includes a financial covenant requiring consolidated debt to total capitalization be ≤ 65% and contains customary restrictions on mergers, asset sales, liens, and related-party transactions. The facility may be accelerated on certain events of default, including cross-defaults for indebtedness over $50 million, change of control, and large judgments.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. ha stipulato l'Emendamento n. 3 al suo Term Loan Credit Agreement il 29 settembre 2025, aumentando l'impegno totale relativo al Term Loan a 150 milioni di dollari e aggiungendo Mizuho Bank, Ltd. come prestatore, nominando contemporaneamente U.S. Bank come agente amministrativo. L'azienda ha mutuatо l'intero importo di 150 milioni di dollari. Il Term Loan è non garantito, prevede un tasso di interesse variabile basato su SOFR più un margine applicabile e scadrà il 10 aprile 2026. Le disponibilità saranno utilizzate per scopi generali aziendali e gli avanzamenti sono soggetti alle consuete condizioni preliminari. Il prestito include una clausola finanziaria che richiede che il debito consolidato in rapporto al capitalization totale sia ≤ 65% e contiene restrizioni consuete su fusioni, cessioni di asset, ipoteche e transazioni con parti correlate. Il finanziamento può essere accelerato in caso di eventi di inadempienza, inclusi inadempienze incrociate per indebitamento superiore a 50 milioni, cambiamento di controllo e grandi sentenze.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. firmó la Enmienda No. 3 a su Acuerdo de Crédito de Préstamo a Plazo el 29 de septiembre de 2025, aumentando el compromiso total bajo el Préstamo a Plazo a 150 millones de dólares y añadiendo Mizuho Bank, Ltd. como prestamista mientras designa a U.S. Bank como agencia administrativa. La empresa ha tomado prestado la totalidad de 150 millones de dólares. El Préstamo a Plazo es no garantizado, tiene una tasa de interés variable basada en SOFR más un margen aplicable y vence el 10 de abril de 2026. Los fondos se utilizarán para fines corporativos generales y los adelantos están sujetos a las condiciones precedentales habituales. El préstamo incluye una covenante financiera que exige que la deuda consolidada respecto al total de capitalización sea ≤ 65% y contiene restricciones habituales sobre fusiones, ventas de activos, gravámenes y transacciones con partes relacionadas. La facilidad puede acelerarse ante ciertos eventos de incumplimiento, incluidos incumplimientos cruzados por deudas superiores a 50 millones, cambio de control y grandes fallos judiciales.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.제3차 수정을 통해 2025년 9월 29일에 만기 대출 신용약정( Term Loan Credit Agreement )을 체결하고, 총 약정액을 1억 5천만 달러로 증가시키며 Mizuho Bank, Ltd.를 대주로 추가하고 U.S. Bank를 관리 대리인으로 지명했습니다. 회사는 이미 1억 5천만 달러를 모두 차입했습니다. 이 대출은 무담보이며 SOFR를 기준으로 한 변동 이자율과 적용 마진이 적용되며 2026년 4월 10일에 만료됩니다. 차입금은 일반적 회사 목적에 사용될 예정이며 자금 조달은 관례적 선행 조건의 적용을 받습니다. 대출에는 통합 부채를 총 자본화 대비 65% 이내로 유지하는 재무약정이 포함되어 있으며, 합병, 자산 매각, 담보권 및 특수관계자 거래에 관한 일반적 제한이 포함되어 있습니다. 또한 50백만 달러를 초과하는 채무에 대한 크로스디폴트, 지배 구조 변경, 대형 판결 등 특정 이벤트가 발생하면 대출이 가속될 수 있습니다.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a conclui l'Amendement n° 3 à son accord de crédit de prêt à terme le 29 septembre 2025, augmentant l'engagement total du prêt à terme à 150 millions de dollars et ajoutant Mizuho Bank, Ltd. en tant que prêteur tout en nommant U.S. Bank en tant qu'agent administratif. La société a emprunté l'intégralité de 150 millions de dollars. Le prêt à terme est non garanti, porte un taux d'intérêt variable basé sur SOFR plus une margeApplicable et arrive à le 10 avril 2026. Les fonds seront utilisés pour des besoins généraux de l'entreprise et les avances sont soumises aux conditions préalables habituelles. L'emprunt comprend une covenant financière exigeant que la dette consolidée par rapport à la capitalisation totale soit ≤ 65% et contient des restrictions habituelles sur les fusions, les cessions d'actifs, les charges et les transactions avec des parties liées. L'établissement peut être accéléré en cas de défauts, y compris défauts croisés pour des dettes supérieures à 50 millions, changement de contrôle et grands jugements.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. schloss eine 3. Änderung seines Term Loan Credit Agreement am 29. September 2025 ab und erhöhte das Gesamtkreditengagement unter dem Term Loan auf 150 Mio. USD und fügte Mizuho Bank, Ltd. als Gläubiger hinzu, während U.S. Bank als administrative Agent ernannt wurde. Das Unternehmen hat die vollständigen 150 Mio. USD aufgenommen. Der Term Loan ist unbesichert, hat einen variablen Zinssatz basierend auf SOFR zuzüglich einer anwendbaren Marge und läuft am 10. April 2026 aus. Die Mittel werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet, und Auszahlungen unterliegen üblichen Voraussetzungen. Der Kredit enthält eine finanzielle Vereinbarung, die vorschreibt, dass die konsolidierte Verschuldung im Verhältnis zur gesamten Kapitalisierung ≤ 65% beträgt, und enthält übliche Beschränkungen bei Fusionen, Veräußerungen von Vermögenswerten, Pfandrechten und Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Parteien. Die Finanzierung kann bei bestimmten Ausfällen beschleunigt werden, einschließlich Cross-Defaults bei Verbindlichkeiten über 50 Millionen, Control-Wechsel und großen Urteilen.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. أبرمت التعديل رقم 3 على اتفاقية ائتمان القرض لأجل في 29 سبتمبر 2025، مما زاد الالتزام الكلي بموجب القرض لأجل إلى كِـ150 مليون دولار وأضافت Mizuho Bank, Ltd. كجهة مُقرضة مع تعيين U.S. Bank كوكيلاً إداريًا. قامت الشركة باقتراض كامل 150 مليون دولار. القرض لأجل غير مضمـون، وهو يوفر معدل فائدة متغيّر يعتمد على SOFR بالإضافة إلى هامش قابل للتطبيق، وتاريخ استحقاقه 10 أبريل 2026. ستستخدم العوائد للأغراض العامة للشركة وتخضع الشُحنات لشروط سابقة اعتيادية. يتضمن القرض شرطاً مالياً يتطلّب أن تكون الديون المجمّعة مقارنةً بإجمالي التكوين ≤ 65%، كما يحتوي على قيود اعتيادية على الدمج والبيع الأصول والامتيازات والمعاملات مع الأطراف ذات العلاقة. قد يتم تسريع القرض في حالات افتراضية معينة، بما في ذلك الافتراض المتبادل للديون التي تتجاوز 50 مليون دولار، وتغير السيطرة، والأحكام القضائية الكبيرة.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.第三号修订2025年9月29日 签署,与期权贷款信贷协议中的总承诺额增至 1.5亿美元,并将 Mizuho Bank, Ltd. 纳入为贷方,同时任命 U.S. Bank 为管理行。 公司已借入全部 1.5亿美元。 该定期贷款为无抵押,利率基于 SOFR 加适用边际利率且于 2026年4月10日 到期。 资金将用于一般公司目的,提款须符合惯常前提出条件。 贷款包含一项财务 covenant,要求合并债务对总资本化的比例≤ 65%,同时包含对并购、资产出售、留置权及关联交易的惯常限制。 如发生某些违约事件,贷款可能被提速,包括对超过 5000万美元 的债务跨违约、控制权变更以及重大判决等情形。

Positive
  • $150 million committed term loan increases near-term liquidity
  • Loan is unsecured, avoiding immediate pledging of assets
  • Addition of Mizuho Bank and appointment of U.S. Bank diversify lender base
Negative
  • Term loan matures on April 10, 2026, creating near-term refinancing risk
  • Financial covenant caps consolidated debt to capitalization at 65%
  • Acceleration triggers include cross-defaults for indebtedness over $50 million and judgments ≥ $50 million

Insights

Loan expands liquidity to $150M but has a near-term maturity and leverage covenant.

The amendment increases available term loan capacity to $150 million and the company has drawn the full amount, providing immediate liquidity for general corporate purposes.

The loan is unsecured and carries a variable rate tied to SOFR, which transfers interest-rate variability to the borrower. The ≤65% consolidated debt to capitalization covenant imposes a measurable leverage constraint on the company.

The maturity of April 10, 2026 and cross-default triggers for indebtedness over $50 million represent refinancing and default risks that are material and time-bound.

New lenders joined and administrative agent changed; standard commercial protections apply.

The amendment adds Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as a lender and appoints U.S. Bank as administrative agent, indicating multiple-bank participation in the facility.

The agreement contains customary covenants restricting mergers, asset sales, liens, and affiliate transactions, and acceleration on defined defaults including change of control and judgments ≥ $50 million.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. ha stipulato l'Emendamento n. 3 al suo Term Loan Credit Agreement il 29 settembre 2025, aumentando l'impegno totale relativo al Term Loan a 150 milioni di dollari e aggiungendo Mizuho Bank, Ltd. come prestatore, nominando contemporaneamente U.S. Bank come agente amministrativo. L'azienda ha mutuatо l'intero importo di 150 milioni di dollari. Il Term Loan è non garantito, prevede un tasso di interesse variabile basato su SOFR più un margine applicabile e scadrà il 10 aprile 2026. Le disponibilità saranno utilizzate per scopi generali aziendali e gli avanzamenti sono soggetti alle consuete condizioni preliminari. Il prestito include una clausola finanziaria che richiede che il debito consolidato in rapporto al capitalization totale sia ≤ 65% e contiene restrizioni consuete su fusioni, cessioni di asset, ipoteche e transazioni con parti correlate. Il finanziamento può essere accelerato in caso di eventi di inadempienza, inclusi inadempienze incrociate per indebitamento superiore a 50 milioni, cambiamento di controllo e grandi sentenze.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. firmó la Enmienda No. 3 a su Acuerdo de Crédito de Préstamo a Plazo el 29 de septiembre de 2025, aumentando el compromiso total bajo el Préstamo a Plazo a 150 millones de dólares y añadiendo Mizuho Bank, Ltd. como prestamista mientras designa a U.S. Bank como agencia administrativa. La empresa ha tomado prestado la totalidad de 150 millones de dólares. El Préstamo a Plazo es no garantizado, tiene una tasa de interés variable basada en SOFR más un margen aplicable y vence el 10 de abril de 2026. Los fondos se utilizarán para fines corporativos generales y los adelantos están sujetos a las condiciones precedentales habituales. El préstamo incluye una covenante financiera que exige que la deuda consolidada respecto al total de capitalización sea ≤ 65% y contiene restricciones habituales sobre fusiones, ventas de activos, gravámenes y transacciones con partes relacionadas. La facilidad puede acelerarse ante ciertos eventos de incumplimiento, incluidos incumplimientos cruzados por deudas superiores a 50 millones, cambio de control y grandes fallos judiciales.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.제3차 수정을 통해 2025년 9월 29일에 만기 대출 신용약정( Term Loan Credit Agreement )을 체결하고, 총 약정액을 1억 5천만 달러로 증가시키며 Mizuho Bank, Ltd.를 대주로 추가하고 U.S. Bank를 관리 대리인으로 지명했습니다. 회사는 이미 1억 5천만 달러를 모두 차입했습니다. 이 대출은 무담보이며 SOFR를 기준으로 한 변동 이자율과 적용 마진이 적용되며 2026년 4월 10일에 만료됩니다. 차입금은 일반적 회사 목적에 사용될 예정이며 자금 조달은 관례적 선행 조건의 적용을 받습니다. 대출에는 통합 부채를 총 자본화 대비 65% 이내로 유지하는 재무약정이 포함되어 있으며, 합병, 자산 매각, 담보권 및 특수관계자 거래에 관한 일반적 제한이 포함되어 있습니다. 또한 50백만 달러를 초과하는 채무에 대한 크로스디폴트, 지배 구조 변경, 대형 판결 등 특정 이벤트가 발생하면 대출이 가속될 수 있습니다.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a conclui l'Amendement n° 3 à son accord de crédit de prêt à terme le 29 septembre 2025, augmentant l'engagement total du prêt à terme à 150 millions de dollars et ajoutant Mizuho Bank, Ltd. en tant que prêteur tout en nommant U.S. Bank en tant qu'agent administratif. La société a emprunté l'intégralité de 150 millions de dollars. Le prêt à terme est non garanti, porte un taux d'intérêt variable basé sur SOFR plus une margeApplicable et arrive à le 10 avril 2026. Les fonds seront utilisés pour des besoins généraux de l'entreprise et les avances sont soumises aux conditions préalables habituelles. L'emprunt comprend une covenant financière exigeant que la dette consolidée par rapport à la capitalisation totale soit ≤ 65% et contient des restrictions habituelles sur les fusions, les cessions d'actifs, les charges et les transactions avec des parties liées. L'établissement peut être accéléré en cas de défauts, y compris défauts croisés pour des dettes supérieures à 50 millions, changement de contrôle et grands jugements.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. schloss eine 3. Änderung seines Term Loan Credit Agreement am 29. September 2025 ab und erhöhte das Gesamtkreditengagement unter dem Term Loan auf 150 Mio. USD und fügte Mizuho Bank, Ltd. als Gläubiger hinzu, während U.S. Bank als administrative Agent ernannt wurde. Das Unternehmen hat die vollständigen 150 Mio. USD aufgenommen. Der Term Loan ist unbesichert, hat einen variablen Zinssatz basierend auf SOFR zuzüglich einer anwendbaren Marge und läuft am 10. April 2026 aus. Die Mittel werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet, und Auszahlungen unterliegen üblichen Voraussetzungen. Der Kredit enthält eine finanzielle Vereinbarung, die vorschreibt, dass die konsolidierte Verschuldung im Verhältnis zur gesamten Kapitalisierung ≤ 65% beträgt, und enthält übliche Beschränkungen bei Fusionen, Veräußerungen von Vermögenswerten, Pfandrechten und Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Parteien. Die Finanzierung kann bei bestimmten Ausfällen beschleunigt werden, einschließlich Cross-Defaults bei Verbindlichkeiten über 50 Millionen, Control-Wechsel und großen Urteilen.

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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): September 29, 2025
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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware000-5659893-2020320
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3010 W. 69th StreetSioux FallsSouth Dakota 57108
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 605-978-2900

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Item 1.01.    Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Item 2.03.    Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
As previously disclosed, on April 12, 2024, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) (the “Company”) entered into a $100 million Term Loan Credit Agreement (as subsequently amended, the “Term Loan”) with U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), as lender.
On September 29, 2025, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to Term Loan Credit Agreement and Lender Joinder Agreement, pursuant to which the total commitment under the Term Loan increased to $150 million, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. was added as a lender, and U.S. Bank was appointed the administrative agent (in addition to its lender role). The Company has borrowed $150 million under the Term Loan
The Term Loan is unsecured and has a variable annual interest rate determined by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus an applicable margin as provided in the Term Loan. The Term Loan is due on April 10, 2026, and may be repaid at any time; however, amounts repaid may not be reborrowed. Proceeds from the Term Loan will be used for general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Advances under the Term Loan are subject to certain conditions precedent, including the accuracy of certain representations and warranties and the absence of any default or event of default.
The Term Loan has one financial covenant, requiring that consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio be less than or equal to 65 percent. The Term Loan also contains covenants that restrict the Company in respect of, among other things, mergers and consolidations, sales of all or substantially all assets, incurrence of liens and transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan is subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an event of default, including cross-default to indebtedness in excess of $50 million in the aggregate, change of control (as defined in the Term Loan), entry of judgments of $50 million or more (to the extent not covered by insurance), and the occurrence of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and bankruptcy events.
The descriptions of the provisions of the Term Loan are summary in nature and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full and complete terms of the Term Loan.
The lender under the Term Loan and certain of its affiliates have engaged, and in the future may engage, in investment banking transactions, including securities offerings, and in general financing and commercial banking transactions with, and the provision of services to, us and our affiliates in the ordinary course of business and otherwise for which it has received, and will in the future receive, customary fees.




Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.1*
Amendment No. 3 to Term Loan Credit Agreement and Lender Joinder Agreement**
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* Filed herewith

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.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. 
By:/s/ Timothy P. Olson
Timothy P. Olson 
Corporate Secretary 
Date: October 3, 2025

FAQ

What did NorthWestern Energy (NWE) announce in this 8-K?

The company entered into Amendment No. 3 increasing its Term Loan commitment to $150 million, added Mizuho Bank as a lender, and appointed U.S. Bank as administrative agent.

How much has NWE borrowed under the Term Loan?

The company has borrowed the full $150 million under the Term Loan.

When is the Term Loan due for NorthWestern Energy?

The Term Loan matures on April 10, 2026.

What interest rate applies to the Term Loan?

The loan carries a variable rate determined by SOFR plus an applicable margin as provided in the Term Loan.

Are there any financial covenants in the Term Loan for NWE?

Yes, the Term Loan requires consolidated debt to total capitalization to be ≤ 65%.

What events can trigger acceleration of the Term Loan?

Acceleration may occur on events of default including cross-default to indebtedness over $50 million, change of control, and judgments of $50 million or more (if not covered by insurance).
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