Albertsons issues $2.1 billion of senior notes to refinance 2027 and 2028 debt
On February 2, 2026, Albertsons Companies issued $1.2 billion of 5.625% senior notes due 2032 and $900 million of additional 5.750% senior notes due 2034. The company plans to use the proceeds with cash on hand to redeem in full its $1,350 million 4.625% notes due 2027 and its $750 million 5.875% notes due 2028, which replaces that debt with new notes maturing in 2032 and 2034.
Key points
- $1.2 billion of 5.625% senior notes due March 31, 2032, with interest payable semi-annually starting July 15, 2026
- $900 million of additional 5.750% senior notes due March 31, 2034, issued under the November 10, 2025 indenture
- Proceeds plus cash on hand will redeem all $1,350 million of 4.625% notes due January 15, 2027 and all $750 million of 5.875% notes due February 15, 2028
- The notes are unsecured and were sold under Rule 144A and Regulation S, so they are not registered under the Securities Act
The filing
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