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New $360M credit facility for Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) through 2031

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Semtech Corporation entered into a new Credit Agreement providing a $360 million revolving credit facility that was undrawn on the July 6, 2026 closing date, plus an uncommitted incremental term loan facility. The facility will fund working capital, general corporate purposes, refinancings, acquisitions and other permitted investments.

The revolving facility matures on July 6, 2031, with a springing earlier maturity tied to the company’s 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 if certain debt and liquidity tests are not met. Pricing is based on SOFR or a base rate plus a leverage‑dependent margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.0% (or 0.25% to 1.0% for base rate loans).

All obligations are guaranteed by substantially all direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (subject to customary exclusions) and secured by substantially all assets of Semtech and the guarantors. Key covenants include a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50:1.00 and a maximum total net leverage ratio of 4.00:1.00, rising to 4.50:1.00 following a material acquisition. The agreement replaces and fully pays off the prior JPMorgan-led credit facility.

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Semtech refinances with a larger, flexible secured credit facility.

Semtech has put in place a $360 million revolving credit facility plus an incremental term loan option, replacing its prior JPMorgan-led agreement. The new structure provides multi-currency borrowing options, secured by substantially all domestic assets and backed by guarantees from most U.S. subsidiaries.

Pricing scales with leverage, from a 1.25%–2.0% margin over SOFR (or 0.25%–1.0% over the base rate). Maintenance covenants require a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.50:1.00 and a maximum total net leverage ratio of 4.00:1.00, temporarily increasing to 4.50:1.00 after material acquisitions.

The 2031 maturity includes a springing feature tied to the 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, based on outstanding note balances and available liquidity. Overall, this is a typical secured corporate facility that refreshes liquidity and formalizes leverage and coverage limits, without signaling a clear positive or negative shift by itself.

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.
Revolving Loan Facility $360 million Undrawn on July 6, 2026 closing date
Incremental/Increase Cap greater of $332 million or 100% of Consolidated EBITDA plus additional amount Cap on Incremental Loan Facility and Revolving increase, subject to leverage test
Revolver Maturity July 6, 2031 Final maturity date, subject to springing earlier date related to 2030 notes
Interest Margin over SOFR 1.25%–2.0% Depends on total net leverage ratio
Interest Margin over Base Rate 0.25%–1.0% Depends on total net leverage ratio
Minimum Interest Coverage 2.50:1.00 Quarterly covenant on a consolidated basis
Maximum Total Net Leverage 4.00:1.00 (4.50:1.00 after material acquisition) Quarterly covenant on a consolidated basis
Convertible Notes Threshold $50,000,000 or 25% of Consolidated EBITDA Test for springing maturity tied to 0% Convertible Notes due 2030
Revolving Loan Facility financial
"consisting of a $360 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Facility”)"
A revolving loan facility is a flexible credit line a company can draw from, repay, and draw again as needed, similar to a business-sized credit card. It matters to investors because it provides short-term cash for operations, acquisitions, or unexpected expenses without issuing new shares, and its size, cost, and terms signal a company’s liquidity, borrowing capacity and financial resilience under stress.
Incremental Loan Facility financial
"an uncommitted incremental term loan facility (the “Incremental Loan Facility”)"
springing maturity financial
"with a springing maturity on the date that is 91 days prior"
total net leverage ratio financial
"if the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis is"
Total net leverage ratio measures how much a company owes after using its cash, compared with the cash it generates in a year; it is usually calculated by subtracting cash from total debt and dividing that net debt by annual operating cash flow or earnings. Investors use it like a debt-to-income check for a household — a higher number means the company may struggle to cover obligations and is riskier, while a lower number suggests more cushion and financial flexibility.
interest coverage ratio financial
"to comply with, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, (i) a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.50:1.00"
A measure of how easily a company can pay the interest on its debt, calculated by comparing the earnings it generates from operations to the interest it owes. It matters to investors because a higher ratio means the company can comfortably meet interest payments — like having several paychecks set aside to cover your rent — while a low ratio signals greater risk of missed payments or financial strain.
change of control financial
"events of default, including, among other things, ... and the occurrence of a change of control"
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 6, 2026

SEMTECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
001-0639595-2119684
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 Flynn Road
Camarillo,California93012-8790
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
805-498-2111
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(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)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSMTCThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

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
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 6, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Semtech Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), with certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the lenders party thereto (“Lenders”), the letter of credit issuers party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and swing line lender, consisting of a $360 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Facility”), which was undrawn on the Closing Date, and an uncommitted incremental term loan facility (the “Incremental Loan Facility” and, together with the Revolving Loan Facility, the “Credit Facility”) at the election of the Company, The Incremental Loan Facility plus any additional increase to the Revolving Loan Facility is capped at a maximum principal amount equal to the greater of (x) $332 million and (y) 100% of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an unlimited amount, so long as the pro forma Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than 3.50:1.00. The proceeds of the Credit Facility will be used for the working capital needs and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries, including, without limitation, refinancing of existing indebtedness and funding of transaction costs, permitted acquisitions and other permitted investments. Concurrently with the Company entering into the Credit Agreement, the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2022 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date), by and among the Company, the guarantors party thereto from time to time, the lenders party thereto from time to time and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer was terminated and paid in full (other than inchoate indemnification and reimbursement obligations and any other obligations that expressly survive termination).

The Revolving Loan Facility matures on July 6, 2031 (the “Maturity Date”) with a springing maturity on the date that is 91 days prior to the scheduled maturity in respect of the Company’s 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Convertible Notes”) to the extent that, as of such date, (i) the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Convertible Notes (and any indebtedness that refinances the 2030 Convertible Notes and, in each case, to the extent not defeased) exceeds the greater of (x) $50,000,000 and (y) 25% of Consolidated EBITDA, and (ii) the sum of available and undrawn commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries (without reduction to availability for the outstanding but undrawn letters of credit) is less than the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Convertible Notes outstanding.

Loans outstanding under the Revolving Loan Facility will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, a SOFR-based rate for borrowings in U.S. Dollars (or SONIA for borrowings in Sterling, SARON for borrowings in Swiss Francs, EURIBOR for borrowings in Euros, TIBOR for borrowings in Yen and CORRA for borrowings in Canadian Dollars) or a prime-based rate (the “Base Rate”), plus an applicable margin of (i) one and a quarter percent (1.25%) (or 0.25% in the case of the Base Rate), if the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis is less than or equal to 1.00:1.00, (ii) one and a half percent (1.50%) (or 0.50% in the case of the Base Rate), if the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis is greater than 1.00:1.00 but less than or equal to 1.50:1.00, (iii) one and three quarter percent (1.75%) (or 0.75% in the case of the Base Rate), if the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis is greater than 1.50:1.00 but less than or equal to 3.50:1.00, and (iv) two percent (2.0%) (or 1.0% in the case of the Base Rate), if the total net leverage ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis is greater than 3.50:1.00.

The Company may elect to prepay all or any portion of the amounts owed and terminate all commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility at any time prior to the Maturity Date. The Incremental Loan Facility is also subject to customary mandatory prepayments with the proceeds of indebtedness and certain asset sales and casualty events. The Credit Facility is subject to other customary fee arrangements.

All obligations of the Company are guaranteed by each of the Guarantors, which include all direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries of the Company, other than certain excluded subsidiaries, including but not limited to, any domestic subsidiary substantially all the assets of which consist of equity or debt of non-U.S. subsidiaries, non-wholly owned subsidiaries, certain immaterial domestic subsidiaries and subsidiaries that are prohibited from providing a guarantee under applicable law or that would require governmental approval to provide such guarantee and special purposes vehicles (or similar entities). The Company’s obligations are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors pursuant to a Security Agreement entered into with the Administrative Agent.

The Credit Agreement requires the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to comply with, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, (i) a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.50:1.00 and (ii) a maximum total net leverage ratio of no greater than 4.00:1.00, provided that such maximum ratio will increase to 4.50:1.00 for the four fiscal periods ending on or after a material acquisition. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens, incur indebtedness, dispose of assets, make investments, make certain restricted payments, merge or consolidate and enter into certain speculative hedging arrangements. The Credit Agreement includes a number of customary events of default, including, among



other things, nonpayment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, material judgment defaults and the occurrence of a change of control. If any event of default occurs (subject, in certain instances, to specified grace periods), the principal, interest and any other monetary obligations on all the then outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility may become due and payable immediately.

The foregoing description of the Credit Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Credit Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

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

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the Credit Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
10.1
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2026, by and among Semtech Corporation, certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries party thereto as subsidiary guarantors, the lenders party thereto, the letter of credit issuers party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent and swing line lender
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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.
SEMTECH CORPORATION
Date: July 6, 2026/s/ Mark Lin
Name:Mark Lin
Title:Chief Financial Officer


FAQ

What new credit facility did Semtech (SMTC) enter into on July 6, 2026?

Semtech entered into a new Credit Agreement providing a $360 million revolving credit facility plus an uncommitted incremental term loan option. The facility supports working capital, general corporate purposes, refinancings, permitted acquisitions, and other permitted investments for Semtech and its subsidiaries.

When does Semtech’s new revolving credit facility mature and what is the springing maturity?

The revolving credit facility matures on July 6, 2031, with a springing earlier maturity tied to Semtech’s 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030. The springing date occurs 91 days before those notes’ scheduled maturity if specified debt and liquidity conditions are not satisfied at that time.

How is interest calculated under Semtech’s new credit facility?

Loans bear interest at a SOFR-based or similar benchmark rate, or a prime-based Base Rate, plus a margin that depends on total net leverage. Margins range from 1.25% to 2.0% for benchmark loans, or 0.25% to 1.0% for Base Rate loans, based on leverage tiers.

What financial covenants apply to Semtech (SMTC) under the new Credit Agreement?

Semtech must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.50:1.00 and a maximum total net leverage ratio of no greater than 4.00:1.00. The maximum leverage ratio can increase to 4.50:1.00 for four fiscal periods following a material acquisition, as defined in the agreement.

Which Semtech entities guarantee and secure the new credit facility?

All obligations are guaranteed by Semtech’s direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, subject to customary exclusions such as certain immaterial or restricted entities. The facility is secured by substantially all assets of Semtech and the guarantors under a Security Agreement with the administrative agent, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc.

What prior facility did Semtech’s new Credit Agreement replace?

The new Credit Agreement replaced Semtech’s Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 26, 2022 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. That prior facility was terminated and paid in full, except for standard surviving obligations like indemnification and reimbursement that expressly continue after termination.

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