debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Cleveland-Cliffs issues $1.8B in 6.875%/7.375% senior notes to fund Stelco acquisition
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
- Issued $900M 6.875% Senior Notes due 2029 and $900M 7.375% Senior Notes due 2033.
- Net proceeds to partially finance cash consideration for Stelco acquisition, expected Q4 2024.
- Special mandatory redemption at par if Stelco deal not closed by April 14, 2025 (extendable to July 14, 2025).
- Notes are unsecured senior obligations, guaranteed by material domestic subsidiaries.
- Change-of-control reprice at 101% plus accrued interest; make-whole and equity clawback redemption options.