Sabre Corp issues $1.35B in debt at 9.875%
The new notes are guaranteed by Sabre Financing and certain foreign subsidiaries, with foreign-subsidiary guarantees capped at $400 million.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sabre Corporation reported that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Sabre Financial Borrower, LLC issued $1.35 billion of 9.875% senior secured notes due October 15, 2032. The proceeds funded a $1.35 billion loan to Sabre GLBL, which used them to refinance part of an existing intercompany loan and repurchase $251,888,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10.750% notes due 2029.
Sabre Financial repurchased $930,682,000 aggregate principal amount of its 11.125% notes due 2029, equal to 93.07% of the $1 billion outstanding. It deposited funds for the intended October 13, 2026 redemption of the remaining $69,318,000 at 109.250% plus accrued and unpaid interest. The indenture was satisfied and discharged, and the collateral liens were released. Amendments eliminating substantially all restrictive covenants and certain events of default became effective September 28, 2026.
The new notes’ indenture limits Sabre Financial’s dividend payments, subject to exceptions, which may affect Sabre common shareholders’ ability to receive dividends.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.$1.35 billion notes limit Sabre Financial dividends, potentially affecting common holders’ dividend access.
Filing Explained
Sabre GLBL does not guarantee the new notes; specified foreign guarantees are capped at $400 million, with additional guarantees still subject to required efforts.
Sabre Financial has issued
Sabre GLBL does not guarantee the notes.
8-K Event Classification
Key Figures
Key Terms
pari passu financial
first-priority security interest financial
structurally senior financial
FAQ
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How much debt did Sabre (SABR) issue, and what is the interest rate?
How much of Sabre Financial’s 2029 notes were repurchased?
When and at what price did Sabre Financial intend to redeem the remaining 2029 notes?
What amendments took effect under Sabre Financial’s 2029 notes indenture?
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