FMC Prices $1.2 Billion Senior Secured Notes at 8.000% to Refinance Debt

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FMC Corporation priced a $1.2 billion offering of 8.000% senior secured notes, a critical move to refinance upcoming debt maturities and bolster its financial position amidst recent operational challenges.

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• Debt Offering Priced

  FMC priced $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 at an issue price equal to 100% of the principal amount.

• Refinancing & Liquidity

  Proceeds will primarily refinance existing 3.200% Senior Notes due October 2026 and repay other outstanding borrowings, addressing immediate financial obligations.

• Secured Financing Terms

  The notes are fully guaranteed by subsidiaries and secured by first-priority liens on substantially all company assets, reflecting the terms required to secure this critical funding.

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FMC Corporation has finalized the terms for its $1.2 billion senior secured notes offering, pricing them at 8.000% due 2031. This significant debt raise, which follows the proposed offering announced on May 19, 2026, is crucial for the company to refinance its existing 3.200% Senior Notes due October 2026 and repay other outstanding borrowings. Given FMC's recent financial struggles, including substantial losses and a credit agreement breach, securing this financing is a critical step to manage its debt obligations and maintain liquidity, albeit at a high cost.