Burford Capital closes $500M offering of 8.50% senior notes due 2034; to redeem 5.000% bonds due 2026

Burford Capital Ltd

Issued $500M aggregate principal of 8.50% senior notes due Jan 15, 2034; guaranteed by Burford Capital.
Net proceeds to redeem all outstanding 5.000% bonds due 2026 and for general corporate purposes.
Interest payable semi-annually on Jan 15 and Jul 15, commencing Jul 15, 2026.
Notes redeemable at issuer's option prior to maturity; change of control triggers repurchase at 101% plus accrued interest.
Notice of redemption for the 2026 bonds issued; redemption date Jan 30, 2026.

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Debt Financings SEC 8-K Item 2.03/2.04 confidence 0.95

Burford Capital Ltd incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 8.50% per annum maturing January 15, 2034.

Instrument: senior notes
Principal: $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount
Counterparty: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
Rate: 8.50% per annum
Maturity: January 15, 2034
Event: incurrence

Exact text from the filing

On January 15, 2026, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC (the “ Issuer ”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited (“ Burford Capital ”), closed its previously announced private offering (the “ Offering ”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 8.50% senior notes due 2034 (the “ Notes ”).

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95

Burford Capital Ltd entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $500,000,000 (effective 2026-01-15).

Action: entry
Agreement: notes offering
Counterparty: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
Value: $500,000,000
Effective: 2026-01-15

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On January 15, 2026, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC (the “ Issuer ”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited (“ Burford Capital ”), closed its previously announced private offering (the “ Offering ”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 8.50% senior notes due 2034 (the “ Notes ”).

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