NiSource Prices $1.25 Billion Senior Notes Offering to Fund Capital Expenditures

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NiSource Inc. finalized its $1.25 billion offering of senior unsecured notes, with proceeds earmarked for its substantial capital expenditure program, following a preliminary announcement earlier today.

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• Debt Offering Finalized

  NiSource priced $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes across two tranches: $500 million due 2031 at 4.750% and $750 million due 2036 at 5.300%.

• Funding Capital Expenditures

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $1.24 billion in net proceeds, which will be used to fund the company's ongoing capital investment plan, including its expanding data center strategy.

• Investment Grade Rating

  The notes carry investment-grade ratings (Baa2/BBB+/BBB), reflecting the company's credit quality and market confidence in its financial stability.

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This filing finalizes the terms and pricing of NiSource's significant $1.25 billion debt offering, which is crucial for funding the company's ambitious $28 billion capital investment plan through 2030. The successful raise, following strong Q1 earnings and raised long-term EPS guidance, demonstrates market confidence in NiSource's financial health and its strategic growth initiatives, particularly in expanding its data center infrastructure. This financing secures substantial capital without immediate equity dilution, supporting the company's ability to execute its long-term strategy.