Fulton Financial Prices $300M Subordinated Notes Due 2036

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Fulton Financial Corporation priced $300 million in 5.950% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036, with proceeds primarily used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

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• Debt Offering Finalized

  Fulton Financial priced $300 million of 5.950% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036.

• Refinancing Existing Debt

  Approximately $195 million of the proceeds will be used to repay 3.25% subordinated notes due 2030.

• Capital Structure Management

  The offering extends debt maturities and provides capital for general corporate purposes, enhancing financial flexibility.

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This debt offering represents a significant capital event for Fulton Financial, raising $300 million. The primary use of proceeds is to refinance $195 million of existing 3.25% subordinated notes due 2030, extending the maturity profile of its debt. While the new notes carry a higher fixed interest rate of 5.950% compared to the old notes, this move strengthens the company's capital structure by pushing out maturities and providing additional capital for general corporate purposes. For a financial institution, managing its debt stack is crucial for long-term stability and regulatory compliance.