Consumers Energy issues $900 million in first mortgage bonds due 2031 and 2056
Consumers Energy Company issued and sold $450 million of 4.900% first mortgage bonds due 2031 and $450 million of 6.100% first mortgage bonds due 2056, a total of $900 million, on August 4, 2026. The filing says the net proceeds will go to general corporate purposes, and the 8-K mainly files the offering documents as exhibits to the shelf registration statement.
Key points
- Two tranches totaling $900 million: $450 million at 4.900% due 2031 and $450 million at 6.100% due 2056
- Terms set in an underwriting agreement dated July 30, 2026, with BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and six other underwriters named
- Estimated offering expenses total $1,725,003, including $124,003 in SEC registration fees and $1,377,000 in rating agency fees
- Net proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes
The filing
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