United Airlines Holdings issues $1 billion of 4.875% senior notes due 2029
On February 6, 2026, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. issued $1,000,000,000 of 4.875% senior notes due March 1, 2029 in a public offering, guaranteed by its subsidiary United Airlines, Inc. The notes were sold under a shelf registration and an underwriting agreement dated February 3, 2026, and the filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.
Key points
- Principal amount: $1,000,000,000; interest of 4.875% per year, paid semi-annually on March 1 and September 1, starting September 1, 2026
- Maturity: March 1, 2029; UAL may redeem before December 1, 2028 at the greater of par or a make-whole amount, and at par plus accrued interest on or after that date
- Covenants limit liens securing borrowed money or capital leases and mergers or asset transfers, subject to exceptions; holders may require repurchase at 101% of principal upon a Change of Control Triggering Event
- Underwriters acting through Barclays Capital Inc. and BofA Securities, Inc.; issued under the Base Indenture dated May 7, 2013 with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee
The filing
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