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Graham Holdings issues $500M 5.625% notes due 2033; enters $400M revolver
Graham Holdings Co
- Issued $500M senior unsecured notes at 5.625%, due Dec 1, 2033, with semi-annual interest starting June 1, 2026.
- New $400M five-year revolving credit facility replaces existing revolver; increases L/C sublimit to $40M.
- Proceeds used to redeem $500M 5.750% notes due 2026, repay $150M term loan, and refinance existing revolver.
- Credit facility requires max total net leverage ratio of 3.5x and min interest coverage of 3.0x.
- Notes are senior unsecured, guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries; will rank equally with other unsecured debt.