Howmet Aerospace Files Preliminary Prospectus for Debt Offering to Fund $1.8B Acquisition

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an offering of senior unsecured notes to finance its proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC.

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• Debt Offering for Acquisition Financing

  Howmet Aerospace is offering senior unsecured notes to help finance the approximately $1.8 billion acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM), announced on December 22, 2025.

• Preliminary Terms

  This is a preliminary prospectus supplement, meaning the aggregate principal amount and interest rates for the notes are not yet finalized.

• Special Mandatory Redemption Clause

  One series of the notes will be subject to a special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal if the CAM acquisition is not completed or the purchase agreement is terminated, providing a specific contingency for investors in that series.

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an offering of senior unsecured notes. The proceeds from this offering, combined with $600 million in borrowings and cash on hand, are intended to finance the previously announced $1.8 billion acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM). This debt raise follows the company's recent strong financial performance reported on February 12, 2026. While the specific aggregate principal amount and interest rates for the notes are not yet finalized in this preliminary filing, the offering is a significant step in funding a material strategic acquisition. One series of the notes will feature a special mandatory redemption clause, requiring repurchase at 101% of principal if the CAM acquisition is not consummated by a specified date or the agreement is terminated, adding a layer of contingency for investors in that specific series.