debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Valaris Ltd (VAL): debt financing — Valaris closes $700M 8.375% second lien notes due 2030; $375M revolver available
Valaris Ltd
- Issued $700M 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030; net proceeds ~$685M used to redeem all outstanding 2028 First Lien Notes.
- Also closed $375M five-year senior secured revolving credit facility; commitments available immediately.
- Notes secured by second-priority liens on vessels, insurance, equity pledges; guaranteed by certain subsidiaries.
- Interest payable semi-annually; redemption prices from 104.188% in 2026 to par after 2028.
- Proceeds may also be used for share repurchases, acquisitions, and general corporate purposes.