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Odfjell Drilling: Fixed income investor meetings and update on bank refinancing
Odfjell Drilling Ltd. (“Odfjell Drilling” or the “Company”, OSE: ODL) has
mandated DNB Markets as Global Coordinator, and Danske Bank, SpareBank 1
Markets, ABG Sundal Collier and Fearnley Securities as Joint Lead Managers, to
arrange a series of fixed income investor calls commencing 9 May 2023.
A 5-year senior secured first lien bond issue (rated by S&P and Moody’s) of USD
390 million and secured by the rigs Deepsea Atlantic and Deepsea Aberdeen may
follow, subject to inter alia market conditions. Net proceeds from the bond
issue will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate
purposes.
The Company has received bank commitments for amendment and extension of the USD
197 million term loan for Deepsea Nordkapp (maturity in 2029). Further, the
Company has agreed terms for a USD 160 million revolving credit facility (RCF)
and a USD 125 million term loan for Deepsea Stavanger (both maturing in 2028).
The RCF is fully committed, whereas half the term loan is credit approved and
the remaining half is investment committee approved subject to completion of
formal credit process. All commitments are subject to final documentation, as
customary. Together with proceeds from the contemplated bond issue, the bank
facilities will refinance all of the Company’s outstanding debt. Closing is
targeted in Q2 2023.
For further queries, please contact:
James Crothers
Investor Relations Officer
+44 (0) 7393 766 446
jchu@odfjelldrilling.com
London, United Kingdom
8 May 2023 Odfjell Drilling Ltd
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