People Inc. unit closes $400 million senior secured notes sale to refinance term loan
Dotdash Meredith Inc., an indirect subsidiary of IAC Inc., closed a $400 million private offering of 7.625% senior secured notes due 2032 on June 16, 2025. Proceeds from the notes and a new $700.0 million term loan B were used to repay the existing $1.18 billion term loan B-1 and pay related fees and expenses, and the notes and new loan are secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets. The filing adds new fixed-rate debt and restrictive covenants, including limits on dividends and debt incurrence.
Key points
- $400 million of 7.625% senior secured notes due June 15, 2032, issued at 100% of face value
- Interest payable semi-annually from December 15, 2025
- New $700.0 million term loan B maturing June 16, 2032 replaces the $1.18 billion Existing Term Loan B-1
- Term loan margin of 2.50% for base rate loans and 3.50% for term benchmark loans
The filing
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