MGE Energy Subsidiary Secures $90 Million in Senior Notes for Capital Expenditures

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MGE Energy's subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric Company, secured $90 million through the issuance of senior notes with maturities ranging from 2036 to 2056, to fund capital expenditures and corporate obligations.

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• Debt Issuance by Subsidiary

  Madison Gas and Electric Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary, issued $90 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

• Note Terms

  The notes are split into three series: $30 million at 5.05% due January 31, 2036; $30 million at 5.25% due January 31, 2041; and $30 million at 5.79% due January 31, 2056.

• Use of Proceeds

  The capital raised will be used to cover capital expenditures and other corporate obligations.

• Financial Covenants

  The agreement includes covenants requiring MGE to maintain a consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio not exceeding 65% and limits "Priority Debt" to 20% of consolidated assets.

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This filing details a significant debt financing undertaken by MGE Energy's utility subsidiary. The $90 million capital raise provides essential funding for ongoing capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. For a utility company, securing long-term debt at fixed rates is a common and necessary practice to finance infrastructure projects and maintain operations. The terms, including interest rates and financial covenants, appear standard for this type of financing. This move helps ensure the company's financial stability and ability to invest in its asset base, especially while the stock is trading near its 52-week low, avoiding equity dilution at a potentially unfavorable valuation.