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FTAI Aviation Ltd. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 23, 2020)

Filed December 23, 2020For Securities:FTAIFTAIMFTAIN

Summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) announced the closing of its private offering for $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 6.50% senior notes due 2025. These notes were issued at a premium of 101.750% of principal. A significant portion of the proceeds, specifically $300.0 million, was utilized to repurchase its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 through a cash tender offer. The company accepted $300.0 million of these 2022 notes, paying an early tender premium and accrued interest. The company's total outstanding aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2025 now stands at $850.0 million. The net proceeds not used for the tender offer will be allocated to general corporate purposes, potentially including future acquisitions and investments, with a specific mention of aviation investments. This strategic debt management aims to optimize the company's capital structure by refinancing existing debt with new, longer-term notes and managing tender offer costs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Closed a private offering of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2025 at an issue price of 101.750% of principal.
  • 2Used $300.0 million of the net proceeds to repurchase 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 via a cash tender offer.
  • 3Accepted $300.0 million of the 2022 notes for purchase, including an early tender premium and accrued interest.
  • 4Total outstanding aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2025 now reaches $850.0 million.
  • 5The new 2025 notes and existing 2025 notes will be treated as a single class for indenture purposes.
  • 6Remaining net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions and aviation investments.
  • 7The offering of additional notes was conducted as a private placement and was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

Frequently Asked Questions

FTAI Aviation Ltd. closed a private offering of $400.0 million in new 6.50% senior notes due 2025 and used a significant portion of the proceeds to repurchase $300.0 million of its existing 6.75% senior notes due 2022 through a tender offer.

The company increased its total outstanding 6.50% senior notes due 2025 to $850.0 million while reducing its 6.75% senior notes due 2022. This represents a refinancing activity, extending maturity and potentially optimizing interest expense.

Any net proceeds from the offering not used for the tender offer and related expenses will be used for general corporate purposes. This may include funding future acquisitions and investments, specifically mentioning aviation investments.

No, the additional 6.50% senior notes due 2025 were issued in a private offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. They cannot be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption.