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FTAI Aviation Ltd. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 18, 2017)

Filed December 18, 2017For Securities:FTAIFTAIMFTAIN

Summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) announced on December 18, 2017, the pricing of an upsized private offering of additional 6.75% senior notes due 2022. The company will issue $100 million in aggregate principal amount of these notes at a premium of 103.25% of par value, plus accrued interest. This offering increases the total outstanding principal of the 6.75% senior notes due 2022 to $450 million (original $350 million plus the new $100 million). The net proceeds from this offering are earmarked for general corporate purposes, critically including the funding of future investments. This indicates the company's intention to expand its operations or capital expenditures. The notes are being offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and non-U.S. persons under specific exemptions from SEC registration, highlighting a focus on sophisticated investors rather than a broad public offering.

Key Highlights

  • 1FTAI Aviation Ltd. priced an upsized offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022.
  • 2The notes were issued at a premium of 103.25% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest.
  • 3This offering increases the total outstanding principal of the 6.75% senior notes due 2022 to $450 million.
  • 4Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, with a specific mention of funding future investments.
  • 5The offering was conducted privately, targeting qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under Rule 144A and Regulation S, respectively.
  • 6The notes are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, limiting resale in the U.S. without registration or an applicable exemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

FTAI intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which explicitly includes funding future investments. This suggests the company is seeking capital to finance growth opportunities or expand its asset base.

This offering adds $100 million to the principal amount of the 6.75% senior notes due 2022. With $350 million already outstanding, the total principal amount for this specific note series will increase to $450 million.

The notes were offered privately to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. persons under exemptions like Rule 144A and Regulation S. This method allows the company to raise capital efficiently from sophisticated investors without the extensive registration process required for a public offering.

Issuing the notes at 103.25% of principal means the company received more than the face value of the debt ($103.25 for every $100 of principal). This is generally favorable for the issuer as it lowers the effective cost of borrowing or reflects strong investor demand for the debt.