Talos Energy sells $800 million of 2034 notes to fund Gulf of America acquisition
Talos Energy's subsidiary Talos Production issued $800 million of 8.000% second-priority senior secured notes due 2034 on July 13, 2026, and used proceeds to help fund its pending purchase of Gulf of America oil and gas assets and to redeem its 9.000% notes due 2029. The new debt adds to the company's borrowings, and $175 million of the notes must be redeemed if the acquisition does not close by December 31, 2026, or if BP exercises a preferential right.
Key points
- $800 million principal of 8.000% notes due July 15, 2034, with semi-annual interest starting January 15, 2027
- Proceeds fund part of the cash price for Gulf of America assets, including Na Kika and Coulomb, under a purchase agreement dated June 30, 2026
- $175 million of notes must be redeemed at par plus interest if the acquisition does not close by the December 31, 2026 Outside Date or if BP's preferential right is exercised
- Existing 9.000% notes due 2029 were redeemed on July 13, 2026 at 104.500% of principal
The filing
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