Group 1 Automotive prices $1.25 billion senior notes to fund Hennessy acquisition
Group 1 Automotive agreed to sell $1.25 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches, due 2032 and 2035, with expected net proceeds of about $1,236.0 million and closing expected on September 22, 2026. The company plans to use the proceeds, with cash on hand, to fund its pending purchase of dealership assets and related real estate from Hennessy Automobile Companies, and the filing says the 2032 notes must be redeemed if that acquisition is not completed by the outside date.
Key points
- $625.0 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2032 and $625.0 million of 6.625% senior notes due 2035, sold at par
- Expected net proceeds of approximately $1,236.0 million; closing expected September 22, 2026
- If the Hennessy Acquisition is not consummated by January 6, 2027, or any extended date, the 2032 notes must be redeemed at 100% of issue price plus accrued interest
- Affiliates of certain initial purchasers are lenders under the company's revolving credit facility and will receive a portion of the net proceeds
The filing
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