Carnival Corp. on Tuesday said it priced a $1.25 billion offering of senior unsecured notes as part of its ongoing effort to lower borrowing costs.
The cruise operator plans to use proceeds from the new 5.125% notes, along with cash on hand, to redeem $2.0 billion of existing debt that carries a 6.000% interest rate, according to a company statement.
The transaction is a continuation of the company's strategy to reduce interest expense, Carnival said.
This is the latest in a series of financing moves by the world's largest cruise operator this year aimed at overhauling its debt as it pushes to regain an investment-grade credit rating.
The new notes, which mature in 2029, will have investment grade-style covenants, the company added.
The offering is expected to close on October 15.
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