Casella Waste Systems Files 8-K for Material Agreement

TL;DR

Casella Waste Systems just signed a big deal, likely involving debt or a new financial arrangement.

AI Summary

On December 23, 2024, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement, likely related to financing or operations, as indicated by the filing of an 8-K. The filing also notes the creation of a direct financial obligation or an off-balance sheet arrangement, suggesting a significant financial commitment or transaction for the company.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new financial obligation or agreement for Casella Waste Systems, which could impact its financial structure and future operations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing indicates a material definitive agreement and a new financial obligation, which could introduce financial risks or opportunities.

Key Players & Entities

• Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• December 23, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — which registered Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share CWST The Nasdaq Sto
• $45.0 million — indebtedness in the principal amount of $45.0 million. The transaction involved the issuance
• $30.0 million — indebtedness in the principal amount of $30.0 million or more have been accelerated. The Bon

Filing Documents

• cwst-20241223.htm (8-K) — 44KB
• exhibit41financingagreemen.htm (EX-4.1) — 280KB
• exhibit42guarantyagreement.htm (EX-4.2) — 106KB
• 0000911177-24-000129.txt ( ) — 626KB
• cwst-20241223.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• cwst-20241223_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
• cwst-20241223_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
• cwst-20241223_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On December 23, 2024, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company") completed a financing transaction pursuant to which the Company incurred indebtedness in the principal amount of $45.0 million. The transaction involved the issuance by the Finance Authority of Maine (the "Authority") of $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Project) Series 2024 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds were issued on December 23, 2024 pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2024 (the "Indenture"), by and between the Authority and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The proceeds of the Bonds were loaned to the Company pursuant to a Financing Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2024 (the "Financing Agreement"), between the Authority and the Company, to fund the costs of certain qualifying capital projects in the State of Maine, to pay certain costs of issuance, and to refinance and repay in full on the stated maturity date of January 1, 2025 (required to be paid on January 2, 2025 under the applicable indenture) of the Authority's Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Project) Series 2005, previously issued to finance certain project costs and costs of issuance under an indenture between the Authority and the bond trustee dated as of December 1, 2005, as amended. The Bonds were issued at the initial rate of 4.625% per annum during the initial fixed rate interest period through June 1, 2035. After the end of the initial term interest rate period, the Bonds may be converted to a variable (daily or weekly) interest rate period or may remain in a term interest rate period of the same or a different duration. The interest rate on the Bonds will be reset at the end of each interest rate period. On June 1, 2035, and any other conversion date and on certain other dates specified in the Indenture, each holder

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 4.1 Financing Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2024, between Finance Authority of Maine and Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 4.2 Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2024, by the guarantors named therein, in favor of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.** 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.** 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.** 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101). ** Submitted Electronically Herewith. SIGNATURE 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. CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. Date: December 23, 2024 By: /s/ Bradford J. Helgeson Bradford J. Helgeson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3

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