GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN): debt financing — Global Payments closes $6.2B senior notes offering to fund Worldpay acquisition; bridge facility terminated
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC
- Issued $1.75B 4.500% notes due 2028, $1.7B 4.875% notes due 2030, $1.0B 5.200% notes due 2032, $1.75B 5.550% notes due 2035.
- Net proceeds used to fund Worldpay cash payment, repay Worldpay debt, pay transaction costs, and for general corporate purposes.
- Bridge loan facility (up to $7.7B) fully terminated upon closing of the notes offering.
- Special mandatory redemption at 101% if Worldpay acquisition not closed by April 16, 2027 (or later outside date).
- Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated, rank equally with existing unsecured debt; interest payable semi-annually starting May 15, 2026.