Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Prices $213M Debt Refinancing, Extends Maturity to 2039

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Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. announced the pricing of a $213 million term debt securitization refinancing, extending the maturity of its debt to January 2039.

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• Debt Refinancing Priced

  Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. priced a $213 million term debt securitization refinancing for its subsidiary, Churchill NCDLC CLO-II, LLC.

• Maturity Extended to 2039

  The refinanced debt, including existing subordinated notes, will now mature on January 20, 2039, significantly extending the company's debt maturity profile.

• New Debt Structure Details

  The refinancing consists of $125.5 million AAA Class A-R Notes, $50 million AAA Class A-L-R Loans, and $37.5 million AA Class B-R Notes, bearing interest at Term SOFR plus 1.38% to 1.70%.

• Company Retains Subordinated Notes

  The company will continue to hold all $86.7 million of the Subordinated Notes, aligning its interests with the CLO's performance and taking the first-loss position.

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This 8-K filing details Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp.'s successful pricing of a significant debt refinancing through a collateralized loan obligation (CLO) structure. The company is securing $213 million in new AAA and AA rated notes and loans, which represents a substantial capital event relative to its market capitalization. A key positive aspect is the extension of the debt's maturity profile to 2039, providing long-term financial stability and flexibility. The ability to secure this level of financing at competitive rates, especially while the stock trades near its 52-week low, demonstrates continued access to capital and confidence in the company's underlying loan portfolio. Investors should view this as a positive development for the company's balance sheet management and operational runway.