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NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Senior Notes due 2033 and Senior Notes due 2034

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has priced its offering of $1,875 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $925 million of 6.00% senior notes due 2033 and $950 million of 6.25% senior notes due 2034. The offering size was increased from the previously announced $1,500 million. The notes are expected to close on October 30, 2024, subject to customary conditions.

NRG plans to use the proceeds, along with a proposed $450 million term loan B and cash on hand, to pay for a tender offer for APX Group's 6.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, repay APX secured term loans, cover transaction costs, and refinance outstanding debt. Additionally, NRG will use the increased offering proceeds to redeem all outstanding 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, totaling $375 million.

The notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons, and have not been registered under the Securities Act.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) ha prezzato la sua offerta di $1.875 milioni in valore nominale di note senior non garantite, costituite da $925 milioni di note senior al 6.00% in scadenza nel 2033 e $950 milioni di note senior al 6.25% in scadenza nel 2034. La dimensione dell'offerta è stata aumentata rispetto ai precedentemente annunciati $1.500 milioni. Si prevede che le note si chiudano il 30 ottobre 2024, soggette a condizioni abituali.

NRG prevede di utilizzare il ricavato, insieme a un prestito a termine B proposto di $450 milioni e contante disponibile, per finanziare un'offerta di acquisto per le note senior garantite al 6.75% di APX Group in scadenza nel 2027, ripagare i prestiti a termine garantiti di APX, coprire i costi di transazione e rifinanziare il debito in sospeso. Inoltre, NRG utilizzerà l'aumento del ricavato dell'offerta per rimborsare tutte le note senior al 6.625% in scadenza nel 2027, per un totale di $375 milioni.

Le note sono offerte solo a investitori istituzionali qualificati e a persone non statunitensi, e non sono state registrate ai sensi del Securities Act.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) ha fijado su oferta de $1,875 millones en monto nominal de notas senior no garantizadas, consistentes en $925 millones de notas senior al 6.00% con vencimiento en 2033 y $950 millones de notas senior al 6.25% con vencimiento en 2034. El tamaño de la oferta se ha incrementado desde los $1,500 millones anunciados anteriormente. Se espera que las notas se cierren el 30 de octubre de 2024, sujeto a condiciones habituales.

NRG planea usar los ingresos, junto con un préstamo a plazo B propuesto de $450 millones y efectivo disponible, para financiar una oferta de adquisición de las notas senior garantizadas al 6.75% de APX Group con vencimiento en 2027, pagar los préstamos a plazo garantizados de APX, cubrir los costos de transacción, y refinanciar la deuda pendiente. Además, NRG utilizará los ingresos aumentados de la oferta para canjear todas las notas senior al 6.625% con vencimiento en 2027, totalizando $375 millones.

Las notas se ofrecen solo a compradores institucionales calificados y personas no estadounidenses, y no han sido registradas bajo la Ley de Valores.

NRG 에너지는 (NYSE:NRG) 18억 7500만 달러의 총액의 무담보 선순위 채권 공모 가격을 책정했습니다. 이 채권은 2033년에 만기가 되는 6.00% 선순위 채권 9억 2500만 달러와 2034년에 만기가 되는 6.25% 선순위 채권 9억 5000만 달러로 구성됩니다. 공모 규모는 이전에 발표된 15억 달러에서 증가했습니다. 이 채권은 2024년 10월 30일에 거래가 마감될 것으로 예상되며, 일반적인 조건이 충족되어야 합니다.

NRG는 $450백만의 제안된 기업 대출과 보유 중인 현금을 사용하여 APX Group의 만기 2027년 6.75% 보장 선순위 채권에 대한 입찰 제안 비용 지급, APX의 보장 운영 대출 상환, 거래 비용 충당 및 채무 재융자에 사용할 계획입니다. 또한 NRG는 증가된 공모 수익을 사용하여 2027년 만기 6.625% 보장 선순위 채권을 전량 상환할 것입니다. 총 금액은 3억 7500만 달러입니다.

이 채권은 적격 기관 구매자 및 비미국인에게만 제공되며, 증권법에 따라 등록되지 않았습니다.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) a fixé le prix de son offre de 1.875 millions de dollars en montant nominal d'obligations senior non garanties, composée de 925 millions de dollars d'obligations senior à 6,00% échoiant en 2033 et de 950 millions de dollars d'obligations senior à 6,25% échoiant en 2034. La taille de l'offre a été augmentée par rapport aux 1.500 millions de dollars précédemment annoncés. La clôture des obligations est prévue pour le 30 octobre 2024, sous réserve de conditions habituelles.

NRG prévoit d'utiliser le produit de l'offre, ainsi qu'un prêt à terme B proposé de 450 millions de dollars et des liquidités disponibles, pour financer une offre de rachat des obligations senior garanties à 6,75% du groupe APX échouant en 2027, rembourser les prêts à terme garantis d'APX, couvrir les frais de transaction et refinancer la dette en cours. De plus, NRG utilisera les fonds supplémentaires de l'offre pour racheter toutes les obligations senior à 6,625% échouant en 2027, totalisant 375 millions de dollars.

Les obligations sont proposées uniquement aux acheteurs institutionnels qualifiés et aux personnes non américaines, et elles n'ont pas été enregistrées en vertu de la loi sur les valeurs mobilières.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) hat sein Angebot von 1.875 Millionen US-Dollar an nicht gesicherten Senior-Anleihen bepreist, bestehend aus 925 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior-Anleihen mit 6,00% Fälligkeit 2033 und 950 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior-Anleihen mit 6,25% Fälligkeit 2034. Die Größe des Angebots wurde von zuvor angekündigten 1.500 Millionen US-Dollar erhöht. Es wird erwartet, dass die Anleihen am 30. Oktober 2024 abgeschlossen werden, vorbehaltlich üblicher Bedingungen.

NRG plant, die Erlöse zusammen mit einem vorgeschlagenen Term Loan B über 450 Millionen US-Dollar und Barmitteln zu verwenden, um ein Kaufangebot für die 6,75% Senior Secured Notes von APX Group mit Fälligkeit 2027 zu finanzieren, die gesicherten Term-Darlehen von APX zurückzuzahlen, Transaktionskosten zu decken und bestehende Schulden umzuschulden. Darüber hinaus wird NRG die erhöhten Angebotserlöse nutzen, um alle ausstehenden 6,625% Senior Notes mit Fälligkeit 2027 einzulösen, insgesamt 375 Millionen US-Dollar.

Die Anleihen werden nur an qualifizierte institutionelle Käufer und nicht-US-Personen angeboten und wurden nicht gemäß dem Wertpapiergesetz registriert.

Positive
  • Successful upsizing of senior notes offering from $1,500 million to $1,875 million
  • Refinancing of existing debt with potentially more favorable terms
  • Diversification of debt maturity profile with notes due in 2033 and 2034
Negative
  • Increase in total debt burden
  • Potential increase in interest expenses due to new notes issuance

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NRG Energy's upsized $1.875 billion senior notes offering is a significant debt restructuring move. The company is issuing $925 million of 6.00% notes due 2033 and $950 million of 6.25% notes due 2034, an increase from the initially announced $1.5 billion. This, combined with a new $450 million term loan, will be used to refinance existing debt, including APX Group's secured notes and term loans.

The transaction aims to optimize NRG's capital structure by extending debt maturities and potentially reducing interest expenses. The additional $375 million will be used to redeem outstanding 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, further streamlining the debt profile. This comprehensive refinancing could improve NRG's financial flexibility and liquidity position.

However, investors should note the increased debt load and monitor how it affects the company's leverage ratios and interest coverage. The success of this refinancing will depend on the overall interest savings and improved debt maturity profile, which could enhance NRG's long-term financial stability and strategic positioning in the energy sector.

The structure of NRG Energy's notes offering raises several legal considerations. Firstly, the offering is to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S of the Securities Act. This approach exempts the company from SEC registration requirements, streamlining the issuance process but restricting the potential investor base.

The company explicitly states it doesn't intend to file a registration statement for resale, which means the notes will remain restricted securities. This could impact their liquidity in secondary markets. Investors should be aware of these transfer restrictions and the implications for future trading.

Additionally, the use of proceeds to refinance existing debt, including that of subsidiaries like APX Group, involves complex intra-company transactions. This structure requires careful navigation of corporate law and debt covenants to ensure all legal obligations are met and no conflicts arise between different classes of debt holders.

Overall, while the offering appears legally sound, it underscores the intricate legal framework governing corporate debt issuances and the importance of compliance with securities regulations.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has priced its offering of $1,875 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of (i) $925 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) and (ii) $950 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes” and, together with the 2033 Notes, the “Notes”). The aggregate principal amount of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $1,500 million.

The 2033 Notes mature on February 1, 2033 and the 2034 Notes mature on November 1, 2034. The offering of the Notes is expected to close on October 30, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

NRG intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with the net proceeds of its proposed new term loan B in an aggregate principal amount of $450 million, and cash on hand, to pay the tender price of the previously announced tender offer through its wholly-owned subsidiary, APX Group, Inc. (“APX”), for APX’s 6.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, to repay the APX secured term loans in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.3 billion under APX’s senior secured credit agreement, to pay estimated transaction fees, expenses and premiums and, the remainder, if any, to refinance outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes. In addition, NRG intends to use the net proceeds from the increase in the offering size of the Notes to redeem all of the outstanding 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 issued by NRG, of which $375 million aggregate principal amount is outstanding.

The Notes and related guarantees are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and, outside the United States, to persons other than “U.S. persons” in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell any security, including the Notes, nor a solicitation for an offer to purchase any security, including the Notes. NRG does not intend to file a registration statement for the resale of the Notes.

About NRG

NRG Energy is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “should,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “believe” and similar terms. Although NRG believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially.

NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The foregoing review of factors that could cause NRG’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect NRG’s future results included in NRG’s filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of senior notes offered by NRG Energy (NRG) in this pricing announcement?

NRG Energy (NRG) has priced an offering of $1,875 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $925 million due 2033 and $950 million due 2034.

When are the newly issued NRG Energy (NRG) senior notes expected to close?

The offering of the NRG Energy (NRG) senior notes is expected to close on October 30, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

How does NRG Energy (NRG) plan to use the proceeds from this senior notes offering?

NRG Energy (NRG) plans to use the proceeds to pay for a tender offer for APX Group's notes, repay APX secured term loans, cover transaction costs, refinance outstanding debt, and redeem all outstanding 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027.

What are the interest rates for the new NRG Energy (NRG) senior notes?

The NRG Energy (NRG) senior notes have interest rates of 6.00% for the notes due 2033 and 6.25% for the notes due 2034.

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