Airbnb sells $2.5 billion in senior notes, repays $2.0 billion convertible notes
Airbnb closed a $2.5 billion offering of senior notes on March 16, 2026, in three tranches maturing in 2029, 2031 and 2036. The company used net proceeds to repay $2.0 billion of 0% convertible senior notes when they matured in March 2026, so the deal refinances maturing debt and adds new interest-bearing debt for shareholders to consider.
Key points
- Offering of $2.5 billion in senior notes, closed March 16, 2026, with underwriters BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
- 2029 Notes: $850 million at 4.400%, maturing March 16, 2029; 2031 Notes: $850 million at 4.650%, maturing March 16, 2031; 2036 Notes: $800 million at 5.250%, maturing March 16, 2036.
- Net proceeds were used to repay $2.0 billion of 0% convertible senior notes at maturity in March 2026.
- The Notes are general unsecured senior obligations and carry a 101% change-of-control repurchase right.
The filing
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