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Obsidian Energy (NYSE: OBE) closes $75M add-on to 8.125% notes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Obsidian Energy closed a private add-on of $75.0 million aggregate principal amount to its existing 8.125% senior unsecured notes due December 3, 2030. The additional notes were priced at 102.75% of face value, plus accrued interest, for gross proceeds of $77.9 million and an effective yield of 7.186%.

The notes are direct senior unsecured obligations ranking equal with all other present and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the company and were issued under a supplemental indenture to the existing trust indenture. Net proceeds will repay indebtedness under the syndicated credit facility, fund general corporate expenses and pay transaction costs. Following this issuance, total senior unsecured notes outstanding increased from $175.0 million to $250.0 million.

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Filing Explained

The July 22 closing completed the $75.0 million note add-on; the notes were not registered or qualified for public distribution and were offered only in Canadian provinces under exemptions, with no U.S. offering.

Add-on Principal Amount $75.0 million Aggregate principal amount of additional senior unsecured notes
Coupon Rate 8.125% Interest rate on senior unsecured notes due December 3, 2030
Effective Yield 7.186% Yield on additional notes based on issue price
Issue Price 102.75% Percentage of face value at which additional notes were issued
Gross Proceeds $77.9 million Gross proceeds from the $75.0 million add-on notes
Notes Outstanding After $250.0 million Total aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes after closing
Notes Outstanding Before $175.0 million Aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding prior to the add-on
senior unsecured notes financial
"existing 8.125% senior unsecured notes due December 3, 2030"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
supplemental indenture financial
"issued under a supplemental indenture to the existing trust indenture"
A supplemental indenture is a written amendment to the original bond agreement that changes specific terms of a debt contract, such as payment schedules, interest rates, collateral or covenant protections. Investors care because it alters the legal rights and risks tied to a security — like renegotiating a mortgage where the lender and borrower agree to new rules — and can affect a bond’s credit quality, yield and market value.
syndicated credit facility financial
"used to pay down indebtedness under our syndicated credit facility"
A syndicated credit facility is a large loan provided to a company by multiple lenders working together, rather than just one. It’s like a group of friends pooling their money to lend to someone, making it easier and safer for everyone involved. This arrangement helps companies access bigger amounts of money quickly when they need it.
qualified institutional buyers regulatory
"offered or sold except to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers"
Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.
Rule 144A regulatory
"in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act"
Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.
Regulation S regulatory
"to persons outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act"
Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

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FAQ

What did Obsidian Energy (OBE) announce regarding its senior notes?

Obsidian Energy closed a private add-on of $75.0 million to its existing 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2030. The additional notes increase total senior unsecured notes outstanding from $175.0 million to $250.0 million under the same trust indenture.

How were Obsidian Energy’s (OBE) new notes priced and what proceeds were raised?

The additional notes were issued at 102.75% of face value, plus accrued interest, resulting in $77.9 million gross proceeds. This pricing implies an effective yield of 7.186% on the $75.0 million aggregate principal amount added to the existing 8.125% notes.

What will Obsidian Energy (OBE) use the net proceeds of the add-on notes for?

Net proceeds from the $75.0 million add-on will be used to repay indebtedness under Obsidian Energy’s syndicated credit facility, fund general corporate expenses, and cover related transaction costs, effectively refinancing part of its existing bank borrowings with longer-term notes.

What is the ranking of Obsidian Energy’s (OBE) additional senior unsecured notes?

The new notes are direct senior unsecured obligations of Obsidian Energy and rank equally with all other present and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the company. They were issued under a supplemental indenture to the existing trust indenture governing the 8.125% notes.

Where were Obsidian Energy’s (OBE) additional notes offered and are they registered?

The notes are not qualified for public distribution or registered under Canadian or U.S. securities laws and were offered only in Canadian provinces under exemptions. The notes were not offered in the United States, and any U.S. offers would require a separate prospectus process.

What is Obsidian Energy’s (OBE) core business and asset base?

Obsidian Energy is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer with assets primarily in the Peace River, Willesden Green and Viking areas of Alberta. Its business focuses on exploring, developing and operating oil and natural gas properties in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

___________________

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of July 2026
 

Commission File Number 1-32895

___________________

 

Obsidian Energy Ltd.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

Suite 200, 207 – 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3

Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

___________________

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☑

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) ☐

 

 

 


DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

 

See the Exhibit Index hereto.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on July 22, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Stephen Loukas

 

Name:

Stephen Loukas

 

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 


 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Description

 

 

99.1

News release, dated July 22, 2026

 


Exhibit 99.1

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Obsidian Energy Announces Closing of $75 million Add-On to our Senior Unsecured Notes

 

 

CALGARY, July 22, 2026 – OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (TSX / NYSE American – OBE) (“Obsidian Energy”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) announces that we have successfully closed the previously announced private placement offering (the “Offering”) of $75.0 million aggregate principal amount to our existing 8.125% senior unsecured notes due December 3, 2030, issued on December 3, 2025 (the “Notes”). The additional Notes were issued at a price of 102.75% of their face value (plus accrued and unpaid interest from and including June 3, 2026 to, but excluding, the date of closing of the Offering) resulting in an effective yield of 7.186% and gross proceeds of $77.9 million. The additional Notes were issued under a supplemental indenture to the existing trust indenture governing the Notes and are direct senior unsecured obligations of Obsidian Energy, ranking equal with all other present and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company.

 

The net proceeds will be used to pay down indebtedness under our syndicated credit facility, fund general corporate expenses and to pay related transaction expenses. Upon closing of the Offering, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding increased from $175.0 million to $250.0 million.

 

BMO Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets acted as bookrunners while Raymond James Ltd. acted as co-manager for the Offering. The Notes are not qualified for distribution to the public or registered under the securities laws of any province or territory of Canada or in the United States. They are only offered in the provinces of Canada pursuant to applicable exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements thereunder. The Notes were not offered in the United States.

 

This release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release.

 

About Obsidian Energy

 

Obsidian Energy is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, primarily in the Peace River, Willesden Green and Viking areas in Alberta. The Company’s business is to explore for, develop and hold interests in oil and natural gas properties and related production infrastructure in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

 

Obsidian Energy is headquartered in Calgary and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American (TSX / NYSE American: OBE). To learn more, visit Obsidian Energy’s website.

 

 


ADDITIONAL READER ADVISORIES

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE OFFERING

 

The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any U.S. state securities laws and may not be offered or sold except to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act, or to persons outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. Any public offering of securities made in the United States would be made by means of a prospectus that would be obtainable from the Company and that would contain detailed information about the Company, its management and financial statements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively "forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Obsidian Energy. Although Obsidian Energy believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because Obsidian Energy can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. By its nature, such forward-looking statements and information are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results and expectations to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such forward-looking statements and information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements and information. Obsidian Energy gives no assurance that any of the events anticipated will transpire or occur, or, if any of them do, what benefits Obsidian Energy will derive from them. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein. Readers should also carefully consider the matters discussed that could affect Obsidian Energy, or its operations or financial results in Obsidian Energy’s Annual Information Form (see "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" therein) for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available on the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca), EDGAR website (www.sec.gov) or Obsidian Energy's website.

 

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

 

contact

 

OBSIDIAN ENERGY

 

Suite 200, 207 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3

Phone: 403-777-2500

Toll Free: 1-866-693-2707

Website: www.obsidianenergy.com;

 

Investor Relations:

Toll Free: 1-888-770-2633

E-mail: investor.relations@obsidianenergy.com

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