---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-011199"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VTOL"
cik: "0001525221"
company_name: "Bristow Group Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:39:33.904935+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bristow launches $400M senior secured notes due 2033 to refinance 2028 notes

## Summary
- Offering of $400M aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2033 in a private placement.
- Net proceeds to redeem all outstanding 6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 ($397M outstanding).
- New notes secured by first-priority liens on helicopters and related assets, including ~70 pledged aircraft.
- Offering exempt from registration under Rule 144A and Regulation S; not registered under Securities Act.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-011199
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VTOL
- cik: 0001525221
- company_name: Bristow Group Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000119312526011199/0001193125-26-011199-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000119312526011199/d932975d8k.htm

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