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STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ): debt financing — Lions Gate completes $389.9M private exchange of 5.5% senior notes for new 5.5% notes due 2029
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
- Exchanged $389.9M of 5.5% senior notes due 2029 for new 5.5% notes due 2029 issued by LGCH1.
- Upon separation of Studio and STARZ, interest rate on new notes rises to 6% and maturity extends to April 15, 2030.
- New notes initially guaranteed by existing obligors; after separation solely by Studio Business entities.
- Supplemental indenture amended existing notes to remove restrictive covenants and default events.
- Transaction facilitates planned separation of Studio and STARZ businesses.