FSK Completes Public Offering of $100 million 6.125% Unsecured Notes Due 2030

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FS KKR Capital Corp (NYSE: FSK) has completed a public offering of $100 million in 6.125% unsecured notes due 2030. This issuance is an addition to the previously issued $600 million of 6.125% notes from November 20, 2024, bringing the total series to $700 million. The offering was managed by multiple financial institutions, including BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, KKR Capital Markets, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Truist Securities. FSK plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying existing debt under credit facilities and certain notes.

Positive

• Successfully raised $100 million through notes offering
• Maintains consistent access to debt capital markets
• Potential debt refinancing could optimize capital structure

Negative

• Increases total debt burden by $100 million
• 6.125% interest rate adds to ongoing debt service costs

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PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) today announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of an additional $100 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2030 that FSK issued on November 20, 2024, increasing the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the series to $700 million. BofA Securities, Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, KKR Capital Markets LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., and Truist Securities, Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering.

FSK intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including potentially repaying outstanding indebtedness under credit facilities and certain notes.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About FS KKR Capital Corp.

FSK is a leading publicly traded business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSK seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies. FSK is advised by FS/KKR Advisor, LLC.

About FS/KKR Advisor, LLC

FS/KKR Advisor, LLC (FS/KKR) is a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit that serves as the investment adviser to FSK and other business development companies.

FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $83 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Forward-Looking Statements and Important Disclosure Notice 

This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to future events or future performance or operations of FSK. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in FSK's operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, geo-political risks, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in FSK's operating area and the price at which shares of FSK's common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings FSK makes with the SEC. FSK undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations Contact

Anna Kleinhenn
Anna.Kleinhenn@fsinvestments.com

FS Investments Media Team

Melanie Hemmert
Melanie.Hemmert@fsinvestments.com

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FAQ

What is the total value of FSK's 2030 notes after the new issuance?

After the additional $100 million issuance, the total value of FSK's 6.125% notes due 2030 is $700 million.

What is the interest rate on FSK's newly issued 2030 notes?

The notes carry an interest rate of 6.125% and are due in 2030.

How does FSK plan to use the proceeds from the $100 million notes offering?

FSK intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potentially repaying outstanding indebtedness under credit facilities and certain notes.

Which investment banks managed FSK's 2030 notes offering?

The joint book-running managers were BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, KKR Capital Markets, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Truist Securities.

When did FSK issue the original $600 million in 2030 notes?

FSK issued the original $600 million in 6.125% notes due 2030 on November 20, 2024.