debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Lithia Motors issues $600M of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2030 to repay revolver
LITHIA MOTORS INC
- Aggregate principal $600M, interest 5.500% semi-annual, maturity Oct 1, 2030.
- Net proceeds to repay revolving credit borrowings; reborrow for acquisitions, working capital.
- Senior unsecured notes rank pari passu with existing senior debt; guaranteed by certain subsidiaries.
- Issued in private offering exempt from SEC registration under Securities Act.
- Callable on or after Oct 2027 at specified prices; earlier redemption with make-whole premium.