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FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP: debt financing — Ferrellgas issues $650M 9.250% senior notes due 2031, refinances 2026 notes, expands credit facility to $350M
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP
- Issued $650M of 9.250% Senior Notes due 2031 at par; net proceeds ~$637.5M used to redeem all $650M of 5.375% Notes due 2026.
- Seventh Amendment to credit agreement extends maturity to Oct 2028, increases max borrowing to $350M with $50M accordion.
- Notes are unsecured senior obligations, guaranteed by Ferrellgas Inc. and subsidiaries; interest payable semi-annually at 9.250%.
- CEO Tamria Zertuche: refinancing addresses near-term maturities and strengthens balance sheet for strategic growth.