TransDigm closes $5 billion debt deal to fund $90.00 per share special dividend
TransDigm Group completed $5 billion of new debt on August 19, 2025, including $500 million of secured notes, $2 billion of subordinated notes and $2.5 billion of term loans. The company will use the proceeds, with cash on hand, to fund a $90.00 per share special cash dividend payable September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2025. The filing does not report the impact on the company's earnings or leverage ratio, but the added debt increases the company's obligations to lenders.
Key points
- $5 billion in new debt: $500 million secured notes at 6.250%, $2 billion subordinated notes at 6.750%, both maturing January 31, 2034
- $2.5 billion new tranche M term loans maturing August 19, 2032, at Term SOFR plus 2.50%
- Special cash dividend of $90.00 per share; record date September 2, 2025; payment date September 12, 2025
The filing
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