American Greetings Corporation

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $1.1 Billion
Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Secured Term Loan B, Senior Secured Notes
Client & Transactional Partners American Greetings Corporation
Elliott Management
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner

Summary

On July 8, 2026, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed on the syndication of a $250 million Revolving Credit Facility and $400 million Term Loan B, in addition to the offering of $450 million of Senior Secured Notes (together, the Credit Facilities) for American Greetings Corporation (American Greetings or the Company), a portfolio company of Elliott Management (Elliott) and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). Proceeds from the Credit Facilities will be used to refinance the Company’s existing Term Loan B, repay outstanding Revolving Credit Facility borrowings and pay transaction fees and expenses. KBCM acted as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on the transaction.

About American Greetings
Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings is a leader in the large and enduring Celebrations marketplace, which includes greeting cards, digital celebrations, e-gift cards, party goods, gift packaging, and physical gifts, such as balloons, candles, and plush toys, among other products.

About Elliott Management 
Elliott was founded in 1977, is one of the oldest firms of its kind under continuous management and manages multi-strategy funds with approximately $79.8 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025. A key element of Elliott’s investment approach is its focus on the creation – not just identification – of value. Since 2005, Elliott has made numerous investments in the consumer and consumer services sectors with a focus on industry-leading companies across a range of growth profiles and stages of maturities.

About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice employs a distinctive approach to private equity investing, bringing together professionals and operating executives to pursue a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $45 billion in over 110 companies. CD&R has a disciplined and clearly defined investment strategy with a particular focus on market-leading multi-location services, manufacturing, and distribution businesses. 

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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