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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Nippon Steel Says It Could Issue Equity to Fund US Takeover
Nippon Steel Corp. could issue equity to fund its $14.1 billion purchase of United States Steel Corp. and associated investment promises, the company's vice chairman said on Thursday. 'We aren't ruling out equity to fund the investment in US Steel,' Takahiro Mori told reporters in Tokyo. He added that the company would seek to avoid options that could dilute existing shareholders, but gave no further details.
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Bausch + Lomb Announces Pricing of Upsized Senior Secured Notes Offering
Article content VAUGHAN, Ontario — Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ('Bausch + Lomb' or the 'company'), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that its subsidiaries, Bausch+Lomb Netherlands B.V. and Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (collectively, the 'Issuers'), have priced the offering of €675 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured floating rate notes due 2031 ('Notes'). The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced €600 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes will be sold to investors at a price of 99.500% of the principal amount thereof. Article content As previously announced, the company is also seeking to partially refinance its credit agreement, whereby the company intends to obtain a $2.325 billion new term B loan facility (the 'New Term B Loan Facility') and a new $800 million revolving credit facility (the 'New Revolving Credit Facility'). The New Term B Loan is expected to accrue interest at a rate of Term SOFR + 4.25% per annum. The allocated size of the New Term B Loan Facility was increased from the previously announced $2.2 billion. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering and the New Term B Loan Facility to repay in full the outstanding borrowings under its existing revolving credit facility, to refinance in full its outstanding term A loans due 2027 and term B loans due 2027 and to pay related fees and expenses. Article content The closing of the Notes offering is not contingent upon the closing of the New Term B Loan Facility or the New Revolving Credit Facility. Article content The Notes will be guaranteed by the company and each of the company's subsidiaries (other than the Issuers) that are guarantors under the company's credit agreement and will be secured on a first priority basis by liens on the same assets that secure the obligations under the company's credit agreement and the company's outstanding senior secured notes. Article content Closing of the Notes offering is expected to occur on June 26, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Article content The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ('Securities Act'), or any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Notes are being offered in the United States only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public by prospectus under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws. Article content The New Term B Loan Facility and New Revolving Credit Facility are also expected to close on June 26, 2025; however, there can be no assurances that the company will be able to complete the New Term B Loan Facility and/or New Revolving Credit Facility transactions on the terms described above or at all. Article content This news release is being issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Article content About Bausch + Lomb Article content Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of approximately 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with approximately 13,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Article content Forward-looking Statements Article content This news release may contain forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'), including, but not limited to, our refinancing plans and the details thereof, including the Notes offering, the New Term B Loan Facility and the New Revolving Credit Facility, the proposed use of proceeds therefrom and the details thereof, our ability to complete the transactions described in this press release, and the other expected effects thereof. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words 'anticipates,' 'seeks,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'should,' 'could,' 'would,' 'may,' 'will,' 'believes,' 'potential,' 'pending' or 'proposed' and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators (including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024 and its most recent quarterly filings). In addition, certain material factors and assumptions have been applied in making these forward-looking statements, including the assumption that the risks and uncertainties discussed in such filings will not cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contacts Article content : Article content Article content T.J. 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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Convertible Bonds' Biggest Week Since 2021 Echoes Covid Boom
Convertible bonds in the US had their best week in more than four years, with surging demand enabling companies to tap the market at low prices rarely seen since the pandemic. Nearly $10 billion was raised across 10 convertible bond deals last week, making it the busiest since March 2021, according to data compiled by Bank of America Corp. The amount raised is about 10 times the five-year weekly average, propelling 2025's volume ahead of last year's pace despite a slow start, the data show.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WHITECAP RESOURCES ANNOUNCES $300 MILLION OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTES
/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ CALGARY, AB, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap" or the "Company") (TSX: WCP) is pleased to announce that it has priced an offering of $300 million principal amount of 3.761% senior unsecured notes due June 19, 2028 (the "Notes"). The net proceeds will be used to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes. Whitecap's investment grade credit rating was recently upgraded to BBB, with a stable trend, issued by DBRS, Inc. ("Morningstar DBRS"), reflecting its improved credit profile. The Notes have also been assigned a provisional rating of BBB, with a stable trend, by Morningstar DBRS. The Notes will be direct, unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank equally with all other present and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company. The Notes are being offered in Canada on a private-placement basis in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable securities legislation (the "Offering"). The Notes are being offered through a syndicate of agents including CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., ATB Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc., Desjardins Securities Inc. and Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. The Notes are expected to be issued on or about June 19, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes in any jurisdiction. The Notes have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority. The Notes have not been and will not be qualified for distribution to the public under the securities laws of any province or territory of Canada and will only be sold to "accredited investors" under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Notes will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and will not be offered or sold within the United States. ADVISORY Credit Ratings Credit ratings are intended to provide investors with an independent measure of credit quality of an issue of securities. Credit ratings are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities and do not address the market price or suitability of a specific security for a particular investor. There is no assurance that any rating will remain in effect for any given period of time or that any rating will not be revised or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgement, circumstances so warrant. NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Offering and other aspects of our business. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information with respect to: that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes; our belief that the credit rating from Morningstar DBRS reflects the improved risk profile; and the expected terms of the Notes and timing to issue the Notes. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by our management, including our ability to satisfy all conditions to closing the Offering on the timeline anticipated. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Whitecap can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature it involves inherent risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited, to: the risk that we are delayed in satisfying or are unable to satisfy the conditions to closing the Offering and that closing of the Offering is delayed or does not occur; changes to credit ratings from the provisional rating disclosed herein; and general business and economic conditions and the risk of adverse changes thereto. Our actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that we will derive therefrom. Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this press release in order to provide security holders with a more complete perspective on our future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website ( These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws. SOURCE Whitecap Resources Inc. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kimco Realty® Announces Pricing of $500 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 5.300% Notes due 2036
JERICHO, N.Y., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) (the 'Company') today announced that its subsidiary, Kimco Realty OP, LLC ('Kimco OP' and, together with the Company, 'Kimco'), has priced a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.300% notes due 2036 (the 'notes') with an effective yield of 5.354%, maturing February 1, 2036. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The offering is expected to settle on June 26, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Kimco intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, repaying outstanding borrowings under its $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and funding for suitable acquisition, investment and redevelopment opportunities. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp. and TD Securities (USA) LLC served as joint book-running managers in connection with the offering. BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as senior co-managers in connection with the offering. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Samuel A. Ramirez & Company, Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. served as co-managers in connection with the offering. The offering of the notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, base prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the base prospectus and prospectus supplement, when available, may be obtained by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at 1-800-645-3751; BNP Paribas Securities Corp. at 1-800-854-5674; PNC Capital Markets LLC at 1-855-881-0697; RBC Capital Markets, LLC at 1-866-375-6829; or Truist Securities, Inc. at 1-800-685-4786. Investors may also obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's ('SEC') website at This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Kimco Realty® Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of March 31, 2025, the company owned interests in 567 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 101 million square feet of gross leasable space. Safe Harbor Statement This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words 'believe,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'commit,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'will,' 'target,' 'plan,' 'forecast' or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which, in some cases, are beyond the Company's control and could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) financial disruption, changes in trade policies and tariffs, geopolitical challenges or economic downturn, including general adverse economic and local real estate conditions, (ii) the impact of competition, including the availability of acquisition or development opportunities and the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining assets, (iii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn in their business, (iv) the reduction in the Company's income in the event of multiple lease terminations by tenants or a failure of multiple tenants to occupy their premises in a shopping center, (v) the potential impact of e-commerce and other changes in consumer buying practices, and changing trends in the retail industry and perceptions by retailers or shoppers, including safety and convenience, (vi) the availability of suitable acquisition, disposition, development, redevelopment and merger opportunities, and the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining assets and risks related to acquisitions not performing in accordance with our expectations, (vii) the Company's ability to raise capital by selling its assets, (viii) disruptions and increases in operating costs due to inflation and supply chain disruptions, (ix) risks associated with the development of mixed-use commercial properties, including risks associated with the development, and ownership of non-retail real estate, (x) changes in governmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, changes in data privacy, environmental (including climate change), safety and health laws, and management's ability to estimate the impact of such changes, (xi) valuation and risks related to the Company's joint venture and preferred equity investments and other investments, (xii) collectability of mortgage and other financing receivables, (xiii) impairment charges, (xiv) criminal cybersecurity attack disruptions, data loss or other security incidents and breaches, (xv) risks related to artificial intelligence, (xvi) impact of natural disasters and weather and climate-related events, (xvii) pandemics or other health crises (xviii) our ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel, (xix) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt or other sources of financing or refinancing on favorable terms to the Company, (xx) the level and volatility of interest rates and management's ability to estimate the impact thereof, (xxi) changes in the dividend policy for the Company's common and preferred stock and the Company's ability to pay dividends at current levels, (xxii) unanticipated changes in the Company's intention or ability to prepay certain debt prior to maturity and/or hold certain securities until maturity, (xxiii) the Company's ability to continue to maintain its status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and potential risks and uncertainties in connection with its UPREIT structure, and (xxiv) other risks and uncertainties identified under Item 1A, 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to refer to any further disclosures the Company makes in other filings with the SEC. CONTACT:David F. BujnickiSenior Vice President, Investor Relations and StrategyKimco Realty Corporation1-833-800-4343dbujnicki@
