---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-230357"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VSAT"
cik: "0000797721"
company_name: "VIASAT INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T00:10:27.060262+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Viasat units issue $1.975B 9.000% senior secured notes due 2029; redeem 6.750% notes due 2026

## Summary
- Issuers placed $1.975B aggregate principal of 9.000% senior secured notes maturing Sept 15, 2029.
- Proceeds plus cash on hand redeemed all outstanding 6.750% senior secured notes due 2026 on Oct 1, 2024.
- Interest on new notes payable semi-annually Mar 15 and Sept 15 starting Mar 15, 2025 at 9.000% per year.
- Notes are first-lien senior secured obligations, ranking equally with existing and future senior secured debt.
- Change-of-control put at 101% of principal plus accrued interest; covenants limit additional debt, dividends, and asset sales.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-230357
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VSAT
- cik: 0000797721
- company_name: VIASAT INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312524230357/0001193125-24-230357-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312524230357/d118183d8k.htm

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