Cogent Communications completes $600 million senior secured notes offering due 2032
Cogent's subsidiaries completed a $600.0 million offering of 6.500% senior secured notes due 2032 on June 17, 2025, with net proceeds of about $596.8 million. The proceeds were used to fully redeem $500.0 million of 3.500% senior secured notes due 2026, with the remainder expected for general corporate purposes and possible dividends to the parent company.
Key points
- Notes: $600.0 million principal, 6.500% annual interest, maturing July 1, 2032
- Net proceeds of approximately $596.8 million after offering expenses
- $500.0 million of 3.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 redeemed in full on the closing date
- Notes are guaranteed by the parent on a senior unsecured basis and by subsidiaries on a senior secured basis; the parent is not subject to the indenture covenants
The filing
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