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Helmerich & Payne issues $1.25B in senior notes to fund KCA Deutag acquisition
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
- Issued $350M of 4.650% senior notes due 2027, $350M of 4.850% notes due 2029, and $550M of 5.500% notes due 2034.
- Net proceeds, with term loan borrowings and cash, will finance the pending KCA Deutag acquisition and repay certain KCA Deutag debt.
- If acquisition not closed by Oct 2025 (or extended date) or terminated, notes subject to special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal.
- Registration Rights Agreement requires an exchange offer for freely tradeable notes; failure triggers 0.25% additional interest.