Dublin, Ireland, August 4, 2026 - ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) (“ICON”), a world-leading clinical research organization, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ICON Investments Six Designated Activity Company (the “Issuer”), intends to offer one or more series of senior notes (the “Notes”), in a private offering (the “Offering”) with registration rights, subject to market and other conditions. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by ICON.
The net proceeds of the Offering are intended to be used to (i) repay all outstanding borrowings under ICON Global Treasury Unlimited Company’s bridge facility credit agreement (the “Bridge Secured Credit Facility”), (ii) repay all outstanding term loans under ICON’s senior secured term loan facility (the “Existing Term Loans”) and (iii) redeem, in full, the Issuer’s outstanding 5.809% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”).
Upon repayment of the Bridge Secured Credit Facility and the Existing Term Loans, the collateral securing ICON’s revolving credit facility and ICON group’s existing notes will be automatically released, and the subsidiary guarantees under the existing notes will be automatically released. There can be no assurance that the proposed Offering will close and that the Bridge Secured Credit Facility and Existing Term Loans will be repaid, or that the collateral and guarantees will be released.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes (and the guarantees) or any other securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the 2027 Notes or an offer to purchase the 2027 Notes.
The Notes (and the guarantees) are being offered (i) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and (ii) outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. None of the Notes or related guarantees have been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and the Notes (and such guarantees) may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the securities laws of any applicable state or other jurisdiction. There can be no assurance that the proposed offering of Notes will be completed.
About ICON plc
ICON plc is a world-leading clinical research organization. Offering deep operational and medical expertise we accelerate innovation, driving emerging therapies forward to improve patient outcomes. From molecule to medicine, we deliver integrated consulting, clinical development, commercialization and post-marketing solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, government and public health organizations worldwide. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON employed approximately 40,200 employees in 99 locations in 55 countries as at June 30, 2026.
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Source: ICON plc
Contact: Kate Haven Vice President Investor Relations +1888 381 7923 Nigel Clerkin Chief Financial Officer +353 1 291 2000 ICON/ICLR-F