debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
CHS INC (CHSCP): debt financing — CHS Inc. issues $150M 5.68% senior notes due 2030 in private placement
CHS INC
- Issued $150M Series CC Senior Notes due Jan 24, 2030 at 5.68% fixed rate; rate steps up to 6.68% max if leverage high and no investment grade.
- Notes unsecured, rank pari passu with other unsecured senior debt; net proceeds for general corporate purposes, capex, investments, refinancing.
- Financial covenants: leverage ratio ≤ 3.50x, adjusted funded debt to net worth ≤ 0.80x, priority debt limit ≤ 20% of net worth.
- Change-in-control prepayment triggered if any party acquires >50% voting power.