01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 9, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.
(CQP) closed the sale of $1 billiona aggregate principal amount of 5.350% Senior Notes due 2036 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.050% Senior Notes due 2056 on June 9, 2026. The Notes were sold in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 144A and Regulation S, and were issued under a 2017 base indenture as supplemented by the eleventh and twelfth supplemental indentures. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Cheniere Partners, rank equally with its other unsubordinated debt, and are unconditionally guaranteed by subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility.
Interest on both series is payable semi-annually on May 30 and November 30, beginning November 30, 2026. The 2036 Notes mature November 30, 2036 and the 2056 Notes mature November 30, 2056. Cheniere Partners may redeem the Notes before the applicable par call dates (May 30, 2036 for the 2036 Notes and May 30, 2056 for the 2056 Notes) at the greater of par or a make-whole price, plus accrued interest, and at par plus accrued interest afterward.
The indenture contains customary covenants limiting liens, sale-leaseback transactions, and consolidations or asset sales. In connection with the offering, the company agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file an exchange offer registration statement within 360 days of the Issue Date, and to pay additional interest if it fails to meet registration deadlines.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Closed the sale of $1 billion of 5.350% Senior Notes due 2036 and $750 million of 6.050% Senior Notes due 2056 on June 9, 2026
- Notes sold in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A/Regulation S, not registered under the Securities Act
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations, guaranteed by subsidiaries that guarantee the revolving credit facility
- Interest payable semi-annually on May 30 and November 30, first payment November 30, 2026
- 2036 Notes mature November 30, 2036; 2056 Notes mature November 30, 2056
- Make-whole redemption available before May 30, 2036 (2036 Notes) and May 30, 2056 (2056 Notes), with par redemption thereafter
- Registration Rights Agreement requires commercially reasonable efforts to effect an exchange offer within 360 days, with additional interest if deadlines are missed
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much debt did Cheniere Energy Partners issue and at what rates?
The company issued $1 billion of 5.350% Senior Notes due 2036 and $750 million of 6.050% Senior Notes due 2056, for total aggregate principal of $1.75 billion.
When are interest payments due and when do the Notes mature?
Interest on both series is paid semi-annually in cash on May 30 and November 30, beginning November 30, 2026. The 2036 Notes mature November 30, 2036, and the 2056 Notes mature November 30, 2056.
Are the Notes secured, and who guarantees them?
No, the Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Cheniere Partners. They are unconditionally guaranteed by each current and future subsidiary that guarantees Cheniere Partners' revolving credit facility.
Can Cheniere Partners redeem the Notes early?
Yes. Before the applicable par call date (May 30, 2036 for the 2036 Notes and May 30, 2056 for the 2056 Notes), it may redeem at the greater of 100% of principal or a specified make-whole price, plus accrued interest. From those dates onward, it may redeem at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
Are the Notes registered for public trading?
No, the Notes were sold in a private placement and were not registered under the Securities Act. Under the Registration Rights Agreement, the company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to offer to exchange them for registered notes within 360 days of the Issue Date, and to pay additional interest if it fails to meet the registration deadlines.
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