Vistra completes $2 billion senior secured notes offering maturing 2028, 2030 and 2035
Vistra Operations Company, an indirect subsidiary of Vistra Corp., completed a private offering of $2 billion in senior secured notes on October 10, 2025, receiving approximately $1.979 billion in net proceeds. The company says the proceeds, along with cash on hand, will support refinancing, general corporate purposes (which could include part of the Lotus Infrastructure Partners acquisition) and offering fees, and the notes are secured by a first-priority interest in collateral that includes the Issuer's stock.
Key points
- Notes issued: $750 million at 4.300% due October 15, 2028; $500 million at 4.600% due October 15, 2030; $750 million at 5.250% due October 15, 2035.
- Approximately $1.979 billion in net proceeds, to be used for refinancing, general corporate purposes and fees, with a possible portion funding the Lotus acquisition.
- Collateral securing the notes will be released if two of three rating agencies assign an investment grade rating to the issuer's senior unsecured long-term debt.
- Interest is payable April 15 and October 15 each year, beginning April 15, 2026.
The filing
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