---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001714174-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BUR"
cik: "0001714174"
company_name: "Burford Capital Ltd"
filed_at: "2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:10:11.525681+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001714174-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BUR
- cik: 0001714174
- company_name: Burford Capital Ltd
- filed_at: 2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/000171417426000002/0001714174-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/000171417426000002/bur-20260115.htm

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## Key facts
- Debt Financings
  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
  source text: 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 ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/000171417426000002/0001714174-26-000002-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  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
  source text: 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 ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1714174/000171417426000002/0001714174-26-000002-index.htm

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