Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR) doubles receivables facility to $400 million

What happened

Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR) amended its receivables purchase agreement on Sept. 30, 2026. The amendment lifts the facility limit to $400 million. It also raises aggregate commitment to $400 million from $150 million. Schedule A lists PNC Bank, National Association at $260 million and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. at $140 million. The amended agreement is in Exhibit B. This is Amendment No. 7 to the existing receivables purchase agreement.

Key numbers

Metric Latest Change Source
Facility limit $400 million from $200 million, +100.0% SEC 8-K
Aggregate commitment $400 million from $150 million, +166.7% SEC 8-K
PNC Bank commitment $260 million from $90 million, +188.9% SEC 8-K
Wells Fargo commitment $140 million from $60 million, +133.3% SEC 8-K

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Why it matters

The filing expands Schneider's receivables facility by $200 million from the prior $200 million limit. That is a 100.0% increase. The aggregate commitment rises by $250 million from the prior $150 million. PNC's commitment goes up by $170 million and Wells Fargo's by $80 million. The two lender allocations add up to the amended $400 million total.

OptimistFi's case is that Schneider still needs better margins and per-share earnings in the next freight upcycle. So this is a financing step, not proof that the operating cycle has improved. The offset is that the amendment does not take effect unless the listed conditions are met, including a separate senior credit agreement amendment and a pro forma monthly report.

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What's next

The amendment becomes effective only after the senior credit agreement is amended, the August 2026 Monthly Report is delivered with pro forma effect, and the other stated conditions are met. The senior credit agreement amendment is a separate condition precedent. The filing also requires a sixth amended and restated fee letter, payment of the upfront fees, and the other listed documents before the change can close. No amortization event or potential amortization event can be continuing at that time.

The August 2026 report is the next dated deliverable in the filing. Its second version must give pro forma effect to the amendment. If the conditions are satisfied, Schneider moves to the $400 million facility and $400 million aggregate commitment. If they are not satisfied, the amendment does not take effect.

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Sources

  • SEC 8-K — Amendment No. 7 to the Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement and related Performance Undertaking
  • SEC filing

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