HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Files Preliminary Prospectus for Green Junior Subordinated Notes with Interest Deferral Option

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HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an offering of Green Junior Subordinated Notes, which will be junior to existing senior debt and include an option for the company to defer interest payments for up to 10 years.

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• Preliminary Debt Offering

  The company filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an unspecified aggregate principal amount of Green Junior Subordinated Notes.

• Subordinated Debt Structure

  The notes will be subordinate and junior in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness, and effectively junior to secured debt and liabilities of non-guarantor subsidiaries.

• Interest Deferral Option

  The Issuer retains the option to defer interest payments on the notes for up to 10 consecutive years, with deferred interest accruing additional interest. During deferral, dividend payments on capital stock are restricted.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds are intended to temporarily repay existing credit facilities and commercial paper programs, or redeem 2027 Senior Notes, with an equivalent amount of cash allocated to "Eligible Green Projects."

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This preliminary filing signals HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital's intent to raise capital through a new debt offering. The proposed Green Junior Subordinated Notes carry significant investor-unfriendly terms, including subordination to all senior indebtedness and an option for the company to defer interest payments for up to 10 consecutive years. While the proceeds are earmarked for "Eligible Green Projects" and temporary debt repayment, the deferral option and lack of an established trading market introduce considerable risk and reduce liquidity for potential investors. This capital raise follows recent financial disclosures, including strong Q4 2025 results, but also a decrease in GAAP net income for the full year. Investors should carefully consider the implications of these subordinated, deferrable notes on the company's capital structure and their investment thesis.