New Jersey Resources unit sells $150 million of senior notes in private placement
New Jersey Natural Gas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, agreed on August 20, 2026 to sell $150 million of senior notes in three series to institutional investors. The Series A and Series B notes, totaling $100 million, closed the same day, and the $50 million Series C notes are expected to close on October 22, 2026. The notes are secured by the subsidiary's first mortgage bonds, and the parent company is not directly or contingently obligated, so the debt sits at the utility subsidiary level.
Key points
- $50 million 5.43% Series A notes due August 20, 2036, closed August 20, 2026
- $50 million 6.04% Series B notes due August 20, 2056, closed August 20, 2026
- $50 million 5.43% Series C notes due October 22, 2036, expected to close October 22, 2026
- Proceeds are for general corporate purposes, including refinancing short-term debt and funding capital expenditures
The filing
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