ALBEMARLE CORP — Form 8-K

Albemarle Corporation entered into a new $1.5 billion revolving credit facility dated October 29, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent and multiple co-syndication and documentation agents. The facility matures on October 29, 2031 (subject to extension), replacing the prior Existing Credit Agreement dated October 28, 2022. The agreement includes standard commercial lending terms: Term Benchmark Loans and RFR Loans in multiple currencies, Letter of Credit Sublimit of $100M, Swing Line Sublimit of $150M, pricing tied to debt ratings (1.375% spread at highest rating level, declining with ratings), and typical financial covenants including a Consolidated Leverage Ratio covenant.