Block prices $2.2 billion of senior notes due 2030 and 2033 after upsizing offering
Block, Inc. sold $2.2 billion of senior notes in a private placement, increasing the offering from the $1.5 billion first announced on August 13, 2025. The company said it will use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying or repurchasing existing debt, potential acquisitions, capital expenditures, investments and working capital. The added debt will be a fixed obligation for shareholders to consider alongside the company's other borrowings.
Key points
- $1.2 billion of 5.625% senior notes mature August 15, 2030
- $1.0 billion of 6.000% senior notes mature August 15, 2033
- Offering was increased from the previously announced $1.5 billion
- Sale of the notes is expected to settle August 18, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions
The filing
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