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On 17 Jul 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) subsidiary NCLC and two special-purpose borrowers executed separate export-credit backed credit facilities to finance the company’s next-generation vessels scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2032.

  • Size: up to $2.44 B for Vessel 1 and $2.47 B for Vessel 2 (≈$4.9 B total), including SACE insurance premia.
  • Purpose: funds 80% of shipyard delivery payments and related insurance costs.
  • Tenor & amortisation: each loan matures 12 years after the respective delivery; repayment via 24 equal semi-annual instalments beginning six months post-delivery.
  • Pricing: fixed rate set at (1.55% − SIMEST margin) + 5.08% CIRR for USD loans; option to switch to floating. Customary agency, structuring and commitment fees apply.
  • Security: pre-delivery share pledge, post-delivery first-lien ship mortgage and contract assignments; NCLC provides a corporate guarantee. 100% of outstanding amounts will be insured by SACE.

The facilities secure long-dated, government-supported funding on competitive terms, enabling strategic fleet expansion, but they also create up to $4.9 B of additional future leverage and associated covenant obligations.

Il 17 luglio 2025, la controllata di Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, insieme a due mutuatari speciali, ha stipulato distinti finanziamenti garantiti da crediti all'esportazione per finanziare le navi di nuova generazione previste per la consegna nel 2030 e nel 2032.

  • Importo: fino a 2,44 miliardi di dollari per la Nave 1 e 2,47 miliardi di dollari per la Nave 2 (circa 4,9 miliardi di dollari totali), inclusi i premi assicurativi SACE.
  • Finalità: finanziare l’80% dei pagamenti al cantiere navale e i costi assicurativi correlati.
  • Durata e ammortamento: ogni prestito scade 12 anni dopo la rispettiva consegna; il rimborso avviene tramite 24 rate semestrali uguali, a partire da sei mesi dopo la consegna.
  • Condizioni economiche: tasso fisso fissato a (1,55% − margine SIMEST) + 5,08% CIRR per i prestiti in USD; possibilità di passare a tasso variabile. Applicazione di commissioni standard per agenzia, strutturazione e impegno.
  • Garanzie: pegno azionario pre-consegna, ipoteca navale di primo grado post-consegna e cessione dei contratti; NCLC fornisce una garanzia aziendale. Il 100% degli importi in essere sarà assicurato da SACE.

Questi finanziamenti assicurano fondi a lungo termine, supportati dallo Stato e a condizioni competitive, permettendo un’espansione strategica della flotta, ma comportano anche fino a 4,9 miliardi di dollari di leva finanziaria aggiuntiva futura e obblighi di covenant associati.

El 17 de julio de 2025, la subsidiaria de Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, junto con dos prestatarios especiales, ejecutaron facilidades de crédito respaldadas por créditos a la exportación para financiar los buques de próxima generación programados para entrega en 2030 y 2032.

  • Tamaño: hasta $2.44 mil millones para el Buque 1 y $2.47 mil millones para el Buque 2 (≈$4.9 mil millones en total), incluyendo primas de seguro SACE.
  • Propósito: financiar el 80% de los pagos al astillero y costos de seguro relacionados.
  • Plazo y amortización: cada préstamo vence 12 años después de la entrega respectiva; pago mediante 24 cuotas semestrales iguales, comenzando seis meses después de la entrega.
  • Precio: tasa fija establecida en (1.55% − margen SIMEST) + 5.08% CIRR para préstamos en USD; opción de cambiar a tasa variable. Se aplican comisiones habituales de agencia, estructuración y compromiso.
  • Garantías: prenda de acciones previa a la entrega, hipoteca naval de primer grado posterior a la entrega y cesión de contratos; NCLC proporciona una garantía corporativa. El 100% de los montos pendientes estará asegurado por SACE.

Las facilidades aseguran financiamiento a largo plazo respaldado por el gobierno en términos competitivos, permitiendo una expansión estratégica de la flota, pero también generan hasta $4.9 mil millones de apalancamiento adicional futuro y obligaciones de convenios asociados.

2025년 7월 17일, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings(NCLH)의 자회사 NCLC와 두 개의 특수목적 차입자는 2030년과 2032년에 인도 예정인 차세대 선박을 금융 지원하기 위해 별도의 수출신용 지원 신용시설을 체결했습니다.

  • 규모: 선박 1호에 최대 24억 4천만 달러, 선박 2호에 24억 7천만 달러(총 약 49억 달러)로, SACE 보험료 포함.
  • 목적: 조선소 인도 대금 및 관련 보험 비용의 80% 자금 조달.
  • 기간 및 상환: 각 대출은 해당 선박 인도 후 12년 만기; 인도 후 6개월부터 시작하여 24회 반기별 균등 분할 상환.
  • 금리: USD 대출에 대해 (1.55% − SIMEST 마진) + 5.08% CIRR의 고정금리 적용; 변동금리 전환 옵션 가능. 관례적인 대행 수수료, 구조화 수수료 및 약정 수수료 적용.
  • 담보: 인도 전 주식 담보 설정, 인도 후 1순위 선박 저당권 및 계약 양도; NCLC는 법인 보증 제공. 미지급 금액 100%는 SACE가 보험 처리.

이 신용시설은 정부 지원을 받는 장기 자금을 경쟁력 있는 조건으로 확보하여 전략적 선대 확장을 가능하게 하지만, 최대 49억 달러의 추가 미래 레버리지와 관련 약정 의무도 발생시킵니다.

Le 17 juillet 2025, la filiale de Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, ainsi que deux emprunteurs à vocation spéciale, ont conclu des facilités de crédit garanties par des crédits à l'exportation pour financer les navires de nouvelle génération prévus pour livraison en 2030 et 2032.

  • Montant : jusqu'à 2,44 milliards de dollars pour le Navire 1 et 2,47 milliards de dollars pour le Navire 2 (≈4,9 milliards de dollars au total), incluant les primes d'assurance SACE.
  • Objet : financer 80 % des paiements au chantier naval et des coûts d'assurance associés.
  • Durée et amortissement : chaque prêt arrive à échéance 12 ans après la livraison respective ; remboursement en 24 versements semestriels égaux, débutant six mois après la livraison.
  • Tarification : taux fixe fixé à (1,55 % − marge SIMEST) + 5,08 % CIRR pour les prêts en USD ; option de passage à taux variable. Des frais habituels d'agence, de structuration et d'engagement s'appliquent.
  • Sûretés : nantissement des actions avant livraison, hypothèque maritime de premier rang après livraison et cessions de contrats ; NCLC fournit une garantie d'entreprise. 100 % des montants en cours seront assurés par SACE.

Ces facilités assurent un financement à long terme soutenu par l'État à des conditions compétitives, permettant une expansion stratégique de la flotte, mais elles engendrent également jusqu'à 4,9 milliards de dollars de levier financier supplémentaire futur et des obligations de covenant associées.

Am 17. Juli 2025 haben die Tochtergesellschaft NCLC von Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) und zwei Zweckgesellschaften separate exportkreditgestützte Kreditfazilitäten abgeschlossen, um die nächste Schiffsgeneration zu finanzieren, die für die Lieferung in den Jahren 2030 und 2032 geplant ist.

  • Volumen: bis zu 2,44 Mrd. USD für Schiff 1 und 2,47 Mrd. USD für Schiff 2 (insgesamt ca. 4,9 Mrd. USD), einschließlich SACE-Versicherungsprämien.
  • Zweck: Finanzierung von 80 % der Zahlungen an die Werft und der damit verbundenen Versicherungskosten.
  • Laufzeit & Tilgung: Jeder Kredit läuft 12 Jahre nach der jeweiligen Lieferung; Rückzahlung erfolgt in 24 gleichen halbjährlichen Raten, beginnend sechs Monate nach Lieferung.
  • Konditionen: Festzinssatz festgelegt auf (1,55 % − SIMEST-Marge) + 5,08 % CIRR für USD-Kredite; Option auf Wechsel zu variablem Zinssatz. Übliche Agentur-, Strukturierungs- und Bereitstellungsgebühren fallen an.
  • Sicherheiten: Aktienverpfändung vor Lieferung, nach Lieferung erstklassige Schiffsgrundschuld und Vertragsabtretungen; NCLC stellt eine Unternehmensgarantie. 100 % der ausstehenden Beträge werden von SACE versichert.

Die Fazilitäten sichern langfristige, staatlich unterstützte Finanzierung zu wettbewerbsfähigen Konditionen, ermöglichen eine strategische Flottenerweiterung, erzeugen jedoch auch bis zu 4,9 Mrd. USD zusätzliche zukünftige Verschuldung und damit verbundene Covenant-Verpflichtungen.

Positive
  • Secures up to $4.9 B in long-tenor financing, ensuring funding for new flagship vessels without tapping high-yield markets.
  • ECA backing and SACE insurance reduce credit risk and enable competitive fixed interest rates versus current unsecured costs.
Negative
  • Future leverage increases by up to $4.9 B once facilities are drawn, adding repayment obligations through 2044-2046.
  • Significant capital commitments tie liquidity to shipbuilding schedule and may constrain balance-sheet flexibility in a downturn.

Insights

TL;DR: ECA-backed $4.9 B facilities lock in long-tenor, fixed-rate funding for two ships; credit-positive pricing offset by higher future leverage.

The SACE-insured structures mirror prior export-credit deals and provide rare 12-year post-delivery amortisation, materially longer than commercial bank tenors. Fixed pricing at CIRR-based 5.08% plus a modest spread is attractive relative to NCLH’s unsecured yields (>8% in secondary markets), lowering weighted cost of capital for these capex projects. Insurance and first-lien collateral mitigate lender risk, improving capacity despite NCLH’s elevated leverage (~6× EBITDA pre-deal). However, once drawn the loans could add nearly $5 B to gross debt, pressuring future leverage metrics and possibly limiting flexibility during downturns. Overall impact: credit-positive for liquidity and growth, moderately negative for leverage; net effect viewed as neutral-to-slightly positive given strategic importance.

Il 17 luglio 2025, la controllata di Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, insieme a due mutuatari speciali, ha stipulato distinti finanziamenti garantiti da crediti all'esportazione per finanziare le navi di nuova generazione previste per la consegna nel 2030 e nel 2032.

  • Importo: fino a 2,44 miliardi di dollari per la Nave 1 e 2,47 miliardi di dollari per la Nave 2 (circa 4,9 miliardi di dollari totali), inclusi i premi assicurativi SACE.
  • Finalità: finanziare l’80% dei pagamenti al cantiere navale e i costi assicurativi correlati.
  • Durata e ammortamento: ogni prestito scade 12 anni dopo la rispettiva consegna; il rimborso avviene tramite 24 rate semestrali uguali, a partire da sei mesi dopo la consegna.
  • Condizioni economiche: tasso fisso fissato a (1,55% − margine SIMEST) + 5,08% CIRR per i prestiti in USD; possibilità di passare a tasso variabile. Applicazione di commissioni standard per agenzia, strutturazione e impegno.
  • Garanzie: pegno azionario pre-consegna, ipoteca navale di primo grado post-consegna e cessione dei contratti; NCLC fornisce una garanzia aziendale. Il 100% degli importi in essere sarà assicurato da SACE.

Questi finanziamenti assicurano fondi a lungo termine, supportati dallo Stato e a condizioni competitive, permettendo un’espansione strategica della flotta, ma comportano anche fino a 4,9 miliardi di dollari di leva finanziaria aggiuntiva futura e obblighi di covenant associati.

El 17 de julio de 2025, la subsidiaria de Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, junto con dos prestatarios especiales, ejecutaron facilidades de crédito respaldadas por créditos a la exportación para financiar los buques de próxima generación programados para entrega en 2030 y 2032.

  • Tamaño: hasta $2.44 mil millones para el Buque 1 y $2.47 mil millones para el Buque 2 (≈$4.9 mil millones en total), incluyendo primas de seguro SACE.
  • Propósito: financiar el 80% de los pagos al astillero y costos de seguro relacionados.
  • Plazo y amortización: cada préstamo vence 12 años después de la entrega respectiva; pago mediante 24 cuotas semestrales iguales, comenzando seis meses después de la entrega.
  • Precio: tasa fija establecida en (1.55% − margen SIMEST) + 5.08% CIRR para préstamos en USD; opción de cambiar a tasa variable. Se aplican comisiones habituales de agencia, estructuración y compromiso.
  • Garantías: prenda de acciones previa a la entrega, hipoteca naval de primer grado posterior a la entrega y cesión de contratos; NCLC proporciona una garantía corporativa. El 100% de los montos pendientes estará asegurado por SACE.

Las facilidades aseguran financiamiento a largo plazo respaldado por el gobierno en términos competitivos, permitiendo una expansión estratégica de la flota, pero también generan hasta $4.9 mil millones de apalancamiento adicional futuro y obligaciones de convenios asociados.

2025년 7월 17일, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings(NCLH)의 자회사 NCLC와 두 개의 특수목적 차입자는 2030년과 2032년에 인도 예정인 차세대 선박을 금융 지원하기 위해 별도의 수출신용 지원 신용시설을 체결했습니다.

  • 규모: 선박 1호에 최대 24억 4천만 달러, 선박 2호에 24억 7천만 달러(총 약 49억 달러)로, SACE 보험료 포함.
  • 목적: 조선소 인도 대금 및 관련 보험 비용의 80% 자금 조달.
  • 기간 및 상환: 각 대출은 해당 선박 인도 후 12년 만기; 인도 후 6개월부터 시작하여 24회 반기별 균등 분할 상환.
  • 금리: USD 대출에 대해 (1.55% − SIMEST 마진) + 5.08% CIRR의 고정금리 적용; 변동금리 전환 옵션 가능. 관례적인 대행 수수료, 구조화 수수료 및 약정 수수료 적용.
  • 담보: 인도 전 주식 담보 설정, 인도 후 1순위 선박 저당권 및 계약 양도; NCLC는 법인 보증 제공. 미지급 금액 100%는 SACE가 보험 처리.

이 신용시설은 정부 지원을 받는 장기 자금을 경쟁력 있는 조건으로 확보하여 전략적 선대 확장을 가능하게 하지만, 최대 49억 달러의 추가 미래 레버리지와 관련 약정 의무도 발생시킵니다.

Le 17 juillet 2025, la filiale de Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), NCLC, ainsi que deux emprunteurs à vocation spéciale, ont conclu des facilités de crédit garanties par des crédits à l'exportation pour financer les navires de nouvelle génération prévus pour livraison en 2030 et 2032.

  • Montant : jusqu'à 2,44 milliards de dollars pour le Navire 1 et 2,47 milliards de dollars pour le Navire 2 (≈4,9 milliards de dollars au total), incluant les primes d'assurance SACE.
  • Objet : financer 80 % des paiements au chantier naval et des coûts d'assurance associés.
  • Durée et amortissement : chaque prêt arrive à échéance 12 ans après la livraison respective ; remboursement en 24 versements semestriels égaux, débutant six mois après la livraison.
  • Tarification : taux fixe fixé à (1,55 % − marge SIMEST) + 5,08 % CIRR pour les prêts en USD ; option de passage à taux variable. Des frais habituels d'agence, de structuration et d'engagement s'appliquent.
  • Sûretés : nantissement des actions avant livraison, hypothèque maritime de premier rang après livraison et cessions de contrats ; NCLC fournit une garantie d'entreprise. 100 % des montants en cours seront assurés par SACE.

Ces facilités assurent un financement à long terme soutenu par l'État à des conditions compétitives, permettant une expansion stratégique de la flotte, mais elles engendrent également jusqu'à 4,9 milliards de dollars de levier financier supplémentaire futur et des obligations de covenant associées.

Am 17. Juli 2025 haben die Tochtergesellschaft NCLC von Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) und zwei Zweckgesellschaften separate exportkreditgestützte Kreditfazilitäten abgeschlossen, um die nächste Schiffsgeneration zu finanzieren, die für die Lieferung in den Jahren 2030 und 2032 geplant ist.

  • Volumen: bis zu 2,44 Mrd. USD für Schiff 1 und 2,47 Mrd. USD für Schiff 2 (insgesamt ca. 4,9 Mrd. USD), einschließlich SACE-Versicherungsprämien.
  • Zweck: Finanzierung von 80 % der Zahlungen an die Werft und der damit verbundenen Versicherungskosten.
  • Laufzeit & Tilgung: Jeder Kredit läuft 12 Jahre nach der jeweiligen Lieferung; Rückzahlung erfolgt in 24 gleichen halbjährlichen Raten, beginnend sechs Monate nach Lieferung.
  • Konditionen: Festzinssatz festgelegt auf (1,55 % − SIMEST-Marge) + 5,08 % CIRR für USD-Kredite; Option auf Wechsel zu variablem Zinssatz. Übliche Agentur-, Strukturierungs- und Bereitstellungsgebühren fallen an.
  • Sicherheiten: Aktienverpfändung vor Lieferung, nach Lieferung erstklassige Schiffsgrundschuld und Vertragsabtretungen; NCLC stellt eine Unternehmensgarantie. 100 % der ausstehenden Beträge werden von SACE versichert.

Die Fazilitäten sichern langfristige, staatlich unterstützte Finanzierung zu wettbewerbsfähigen Konditionen, ermöglichen eine strategische Flottenerweiterung, erzeugen jedoch auch bis zu 4,9 Mrd. USD zusätzliche zukünftige Verschuldung und damit verbundene Covenant-Verpflichtungen.

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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): July 18, 2025

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-15723
(Commission File Number)
05-0376157
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

In connection with United Natural Foods, Inc.’s (the “Company”) continued work to accelerate its retail business strategy, effective July 25, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Andre Persaud will no longer serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Retail.

Because this separation results in a qualifying termination, Mr. Persaud will receive severance benefits to which he is entitled pursuant to the terms of the Severance Agreement by and between the Company and Mr. Persaud, effective as of November 6, 2023 (“Severance Agreement”). The Severance Agreement contains certain restrictive covenants that will remain in place for the period of time contemplated by the Severance Agreement as well as a release of claims and waiver against the Company. Mr. Persaud’s outstanding equity awards will vest on a prorated basis as provided for upon a Separation from Service without Cause, as set forth in the Company’s Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as may be amended from time to time.




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.


UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
By:/s/ Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
Name:Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
Title:President and Chief Financial Officer


Date:    July 21, 2025

FAQ

How much financing did NCLH secure under the new credit facilities?

The two SACE-insured facilities provide up to $2.44 B for Vessel 1 and $2.47 B for Vessel 2, or about $4.9 B in total.

What are the maturity and repayment terms of the NCLH facilities?

Each loan matures 12 years after ship delivery and will be repaid in 24 equal semi-annual instalments starting six months post-delivery.

What interest rate applies to the NCLH credit facilities?

Loans carry a fixed rate equal to (1.55% – SIMEST margin) + 5.08% USD CIRR, with an option to switch to floating.

How are the facilities secured?

Pre-delivery share pledges and, upon delivery, first-lien mortgages on each ship; NCLC also provides a corporate guarantee.

Why is SACE involvement significant for NCLH investors?

SACE’s 100% insurance lowers lender risk, enabling large, long-term loans at rates below NCLH’s unsecured debt costs.
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