debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Black Hills issues $450M of 6.000% notes due 2035 to refinance near-term debt
BLACK HILLS CORP /SD/
- Issued $450M principal of 6.000% Notes due January 15, 2035; semi-annual interest starts Jan 2025.
- Gross proceeds ~$446.1M after original issue discount and underwriting discounts.
- Proceeds used with available cash/short-term borrowings to retire $600M of 1.037% notes due Aug 2024.
- Notes are unsecured senior obligations ranking equally with existing unsecured debt.
- Underwriting agreement between Black Hills and several underwriters executed May 13, 2024.