Entergy Arkansas Issues $1 Billion in First Mortgage Bonds Across Two Series

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Entergy Arkansas, LLC announced the closing of a $1 billion offering of First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of two series with different maturities and interest rates.

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• Successful Debt Offering

  The company closed an underwriting agreement for a total of $1,000,000,000 in First Mortgage Bonds.

• Two Bond Series Issued

  The offering includes $500,000,000 of 4.95% Series bonds due January 15, 2036, and $500,000,000 of 5.75% Series bonds due January 15, 2056.

• Financing for Operations

  This capital raise is a standard financing activity for a utility, providing funds for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, or debt management.

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Entergy Arkansas, LLC successfully raised $1 billion through the issuance of two series of First Mortgage Bonds. This significant debt offering provides substantial capital, which is crucial for a utility company to fund ongoing operations, infrastructure investments, and potentially refinance existing debt. The successful execution of such a large financing event at market-appropriate rates demonstrates the company's strong access to capital markets and supports its long-term financial stability.