Howmet Aerospace Finalizes $1.2 Billion Senior Note Offering to Fund Acquisition

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Howmet Aerospace finalized the pricing for its $1.2 billion senior note offering, securing funds to partially finance its $1.8 billion acquisition.

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• Finalizes $1.2 Billion Senior Note Offering

  Howmet Aerospace priced three tranches of senior notes totaling $1.2 billion, with maturities in 2028, 2029, and 2036, and coupon rates ranging from 3.750% to 4.750%.

• Funds Major Acquisition

  The net proceeds of approximately $1.193 billion will be used, along with other financing, to fund the $1.8 billion acquisition of Consolidated.

• Investment Grade Debt

  The notes received investment-grade debt ratings (Baa1 / BBB+ / A-), reflecting the company's creditworthiness.

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This FWP finalizes the terms and pricing for Howmet Aerospace's $1.2 billion senior note offering, which will partially finance the previously announced $1.8 billion acquisition of Consolidated. The offering consists of three tranches of investment-grade notes maturing in 2028, 2029, and 2036. This significant debt raise provides crucial capital for strategic growth, though it increases the company's leverage. The successful pricing of these notes, following the preliminary prospectus supplement filed earlier today, demonstrates the company's ability to access capital markets for its strategic initiatives.