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Ascend Wellness issues $235M 12.75% senior secured notes due 2029 to refinance term loan
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.
- Private placement of $235M 12.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, issued at 94.75% of face value.
- Net proceeds of ~$213.3M, plus cash, to prepay $215M of existing term loan maturing in 13 months.
- Notes mature July 2029; early redemption allowed at par for first two years.
- Remaining $60M of term loan may be carried at 9.5% interest to original maturity.
- Fifth consecutive quarter of positive cash from operations; CEO cites enhanced financial flexibility.