O-I Glass Subsidiary Prices $500M Senior Notes at 9.500% to Refinance Existing Debt

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O-I Glass's subsidiary, Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., priced a $500 million private offering of 9.500% senior notes due 2033, with proceeds primarily used to redeem existing 6.625% notes due 2027.

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• Senior Notes Offering Priced

  Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., a subsidiary of O-I Glass, priced a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 9.500% senior notes due 2033 at par.

• Debt Refinancing

  Net proceeds of approximately $495 million will be used to redeem all outstanding 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, totaling approximately $612 million.

• Increased Cost of Debt

  The new notes carry a higher interest rate of 9.500% compared to the 6.625% of the notes being redeemed, potentially increasing future interest expenses.

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This 8-K formalizes the pricing of a substantial $500 million senior notes offering by O-I Glass's subsidiary, Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. While the offering extends the maturity of a portion of the company's debt from 2027 to 2033, it comes at a significantly higher interest rate of 9.500% compared to the 6.625% of the notes being redeemed. This increased cost of debt could impact future interest expenses. The refinancing occurs shortly after the company reported a significant Q1 earnings miss and lowered full-year guidance, indicating a focus on managing its debt structure amidst challenging financial performance.