debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.40
MGE subsidiary issues $50M in senior notes (5.30% and 5.59%) due 2039 and 2054
MGE ENERGY INC
- Madison Gas & Electric commits to $25M Series A at 5.30% due Dec 1, 2039, and $25M Series B at 5.59% due Dec 1, 2054.
- Closing expected Dec 4, 2024; net proceeds to fund capital expenditures and corporate obligations.
- Notes are unsecured; redeemable at par plus make-whole premium except near maturity.
- Covenants include max 65% consolidated debt-to-capital and Priority Debt cap of 20% of consolidated assets.
- Change-in-control put triggered if MGE loses investment-grade rating from two of S&P/Moody's after 30% voting stock acquisition.