01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 3, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) reported that its subsidiary, Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC ("VGPL"), issued $4.0 billiona of senior secured notes on July 3, 2025, in two equal $2.0 billion series: 6.50% senior secured notes due January 15, 2034 (the "2034 Notes") and 6.75% senior secured notes due January 15, 2036 (the "2036 Notes").
The notes were sold in the United States to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States under Regulation S. Interest is payable semi-annually beginning January 15, 2026, and the notes are guaranteed by Venture Global Gator Express, LLC, with possible guarantees from future domestic subsidiaries. The notes are secured and share equally in collateral with VGPL's existing term loan and working capital revolving facilities under the A&R Credit Facility Agreement, as well as the $2.5 billionb of existing notes issued on April 21, 2025.
The Indenture includes customary events of default and restrictive covenants limiting restricted payments, additional indebtedness, liens, asset sales, affiliate transactions and other activities. VGPL may redeem the 2034 Notes before July 15, 2033 and the 2036 Notes before July 15, 2035 at a make-whole price, and at par plus accrued interest thereafter.
Per the press release, VGPL intends to use the net proceeds to prepay certain amounts outstanding under its existing senior secured first lien credit facilities and to pay fees and expenses. The company states that VGPL has issued $6.5 billionc of senior secured notes since the Plaquemines project began producing LNG in December 2024.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- VGPL issued $4.0 billion of senior secured notes on July 3, 2025, split into $2.0 billion of 6.50% notes due 2034 and $2.0 billion of 6.75% notes due 2036.
- Interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, beginning January 15, 2026.
- The notes are guaranteed by Venture Global Gator Express, LLC and share collateral pari passu with the existing credit facilities and the April 21, 2025 notes.
- Net proceeds are intended to prepay amounts outstanding under VGPL's existing senior secured first lien credit facilities and to pay fees and expenses.
- The Indenture contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants, including limits on restricted payments, additional debt, liens, and asset transfers.
- The notes were sold under Rule 144A and Regulation S and were not registered under the Securities Act.
- Total senior secured notes issued by VGPL since first LNG production in December 2024 are stated as $6.5 billion, including the $2.5 billion April 2025 notes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much debt did Venture Global Plaquemines LNG issue, and on what terms?
VGPL issued $4.0 billion in senior secured notes: $2.0 billion of 6.50% notes maturing January 15, 2034, and $2.0 billion of 6.75% notes maturing January 15, 2036. Interest is paid semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15, starting January 15, 2026.
What is the proceeds use and what does it do to existing debt?
The company intends to use the net proceeds to prepay certain amounts outstanding under VGPL's existing senior secured first lien credit facilities and to pay fees and expenses related to the offering.
How are the notes secured and ranked?
The notes and guarantees are secured by certain collateral that is shared equally with the A&R Credit Facility Agreement and the Existing Notes issued April 21, 2025. They are senior in right of payment to any future subordinated debt and equal in right of payment with existing and future unsubordinated debt, but effectively subordinated to any other secured debt to the extent of the value of that collateral.
When can VGPL redeem the notes early?
VGPL may redeem the 2034 Notes before July 15, 2033, and the 2036 Notes before July 15, 2035, at 100% of principal plus a make-whole premium and accrued interest. On or after those call dates, the notes may be redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
Are these notes publicly registered securities?
No. The notes were offered in the United States to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. They were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws. A copy of the Indenture will be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
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