How much cash did Bunge receive from the offering?

The net proceeds were approximately $1.19 billion after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering fees and expenses, from a gross principal amount of $1.2 billion.

Who is guaranteeing the notes, and what is their ranking?

Bunge Global SA, the parent company, fully and unconditionally guarantees the notes on a senior unsecured basis. The notes are issued by BLFC, a wholly-owned finance subsidiary.

Under what registration and documents was the offering made?

The offering was made under a Form S-3 shelf registration statement dated September 9, 2024 (Registration No. 333-282003), filed by Bunge and BLFC. The notes were issued under a base indenture dated September 17, 2024, as supplemented by the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated March 19, 2026, with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee.

BG 8-K SEC Disclosure — Mar 19, 2026

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 19, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

On March 17, 2026, Bunge Limited Finance Corp. (BLFC), a wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG), priced and issued $1.2 billion^a of senior unsecured notes in two tranches: $500 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033 and $700 million of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036.

The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Bunge on a senior unsecured basis. The filing reports net proceeds of approximately $1.19 billion^b after underwriting discounts and offering expenses, and the offering was made under a Form S-3 shelf registration dated September 9, 2024. The Fourth Supplemental Indenture is dated March 19, 2026, which is also the expected closing date noted in the pricing press release.

The transaction is a routine refinancing and liquidity action rather than a change in strategy. The company states the proceeds are for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying and refinancing debt (including certain short-term indebtedness), working capital, capital expenditures, stock repurchases, and investments in subsidiaries. Because the filing does not specify a particular use, investors should view the deal mainly as a balance sheet and liquidity event: it adds roughly $1.2 billion^c of longer-dated debt and may be used to term out short-term borrowings.

The filing itself does not disclose the company's post-offering leverage or the specific allocation of proceeds. For investors, the key takeaways are the cost and tenor of the new debt and the flexibility it provides.

The 4.800%^d and 5.150% coupons indicate the market pricing for Bunge's credit at this time, and the 2033 and 2036 maturities extend the company's debt maturity profile. Investors should check the 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent filings for current leverage, debt maturities, and how management plans to use the proceeds.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Bunge's finance subsidiary BLFC priced $1.2 billion of senior unsecured notes on March 17, 2026, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Bunge Global SA.
$500 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033 and $700 million of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 were issued, a mix of 7-year and 10-year tenors.
Net proceeds of approximately $1.19 billion after underwriting discounts and estimated offering fees and expenses.
Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and refinancing (including certain short-term debt), working capital, capital expenditures, stock repurchases, and investments in subsidiaries.
The notes were issued under a September 17, 2024 base indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company as trustee, supplemented by a Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated March 19, 2026.
The offering was registered under a Form S-3 shelf registration (No. 333-282003) dated September 9, 2024, and the expected closing date was March 19, 2026.
The filing does not disclose post-offering leverage, interest expense impact, or a specific use of proceeds; investors should consult the FY2025 10-K and later filings for these details.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What securities did Bunge sell in this offering?
Bunge Limited Finance Corp., a wholly-owned finance subsidiary, sold $500 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033 and $700 million of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036. The notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by Bunge Global SA.
How much cash did Bunge receive from the offering?
The net proceeds were approximately $1.19 billion after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering fees and expenses, from a gross principal amount of $1.2 billion.
What will Bunge use the money for?
The company says the proceeds are for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying and refinancing debt (including certain short-term indebtedness), working capital, capital expenditures, stock repurchases, and investments in subsidiaries. No specific allocation is disclosed in this filing.
Who is guaranteeing the notes, and what is their ranking?
Bunge Global SA, the parent company, fully and unconditionally guarantees the notes on a senior unsecured basis. The notes are issued by BLFC, a wholly-owned finance subsidiary.
Under what registration and documents was the offering made?
The offering was made under a Form S-3 shelf registration statement dated September 9, 2024 (Registration No. 333-282003), filed by Bunge and BLFC. The notes were issued under a base indenture dated September 17, 2024, as supplemented by the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated March 19, 2026, with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee.

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