Live Nation closes $730 million and €600 million senior notes due 2032
Live Nation closed private offerings of $730 million of 7.125% U.S. dollar senior notes and €600 million of 6.125% euro senior notes, both due 2032, and plans to use the proceeds to redeem its 6.500% senior secured notes due 2027. The company also amended its senior secured credit facilities, extending their maturity by one year to October 21, 2031 and increasing several commitments, which shareholders may watch as the company's debt structure changes.
Key points
- Notes closed October 15, 2026: $730 million at 7.125% and €600 million at 6.125%, both maturing October 15, 2032.
- Proceeds are intended to fund full redemption of the 6.500% senior secured notes due 2027, plus fees, expenses and general corporate purposes.
- After cross-currency swaps, the weighted average interest rate on the notes is approximately 5.89% per annum, compared with 6.500% on the notes being redeemed.
- Credit agreement amendment extends revolving and delayed draw term loan A maturities to October 21, 2031, with commitments of $1,450 million, $435 million and $725 million.
The filing
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