HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Issues $600M Green Junior Subordinated Notes

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HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. has completed the issuance of $600 million in 7.125% Green Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056, finalizing a significant debt offering to fund green projects and manage existing debt.

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• Issuance of $600M Green Junior Subordinated Notes

  The company issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Green Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056 on February 27, 2026, completing a previously announced financing.

• Debt Structure and Terms

  The notes bear interest at 7.125% annually, reset after November 2031, and are junior subordinated, ranking below senior debt but above equity.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will be used to temporarily repay existing credit facilities or commercial paper, or redeem 8.00% Senior Notes due 2027, with the ultimate goal of investing in eligible green projects.

• Financial Flexibility

  The company retains the option to defer interest payments for up to 10 consecutive years, with deferred interest accruing additional interest, providing liquidity management flexibility.

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This 8-K confirms the successful issuance of $600 million in 7.125% Green Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056, completing a major debt financing initiative. This issuance follows the finalization of terms on February 18, 2026, and the entry into definitive underwriting agreements on February 23, 2026, for a broader capital raise. The substantial capital infusion provides HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital with considerable funds to manage its balance sheet by repaying existing debt and to further its mission by investing in eligible green projects. The junior subordinated nature of the debt, coupled with the 7.125% interest rate and the long maturity, indicates a strategic approach to capital structure, balancing cost of capital with financial flexibility, including the option to defer interest payments. Investors should view the successful completion of this offering as a positive for the company's liquidity and its ability to execute on its strategic green investment objectives, though it also adds to the company's overall leverage.