ESAB sells $1 billion of 5.625% notes to help fund $1.45 billion Eddyfi purchase
ESAB Corporation issued $1,000 million of 5.625% senior notes due 2031 on March 26, 2026, under an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company as trustee. The company plans to use the net proceeds, together with new convertible preferred stock, common stock and borrowings under its revolving credit facility, to pay the $1.45 billion purchase price for Eddyfi Technologies and related costs. The notes carry a special mandatory redemption if the acquisition is not completed by the outside date, so the debt is tied to closing the deal.
Key points
- $1,000 million of 5.625% senior notes due April 1, 2031, issued March 26, 2026
- Proceeds, plus preferred stock, common stock and revolver borrowings, planned to fund the $1.45 billion Eddyfi Technologies acquisition
- Notes repayable at 100% of issue price plus accrued interest if the acquisition is not completed by the outside date
- Interest payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, first payment October 1, 2026
The filing
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