debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
PPL Capital Funding prices $900M of 2.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2028
PPL Corp
- $900M aggregate principal, 2.875% interest, matures March 15, 2028.
- Initial exchange rate 29.3432 shares per $1,000 principal (~$34.08/share, 22.5% premium to $27.82 close).
- Net proceeds ~$882M after discount; initial purchasers have option for additional $100M.
- Proceeds to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations, fully guaranteed by PPL Corporation.