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California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC), a $4.4 billion market cap energy company with a GREAT financial health rating according to InvestingPro, announced Wednesday it has completed a private offering of $400 million in 7.000% senior notes due 2034. The notes, which mature on January 15, 2034, were issued under an indenture dated Wednesday with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. Interest on the notes will be paid semi-annually beginning July 15, 2026.
The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of California Resources’ existing subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility, as well as its existing 7.125% senior notes due 2026 and 8.250% senior notes due 2029. After the completion of the pending business combination with Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY), the notes will also be guaranteed by entities that become guarantors in connection with the merger. The notes and their guarantees are unsecured and rank equally with other senior unsecured debt of the company and its guarantors, and senior to existing and future subordinated debt.
The indenture includes a special mandatory redemption provision. If the merger with Berry Corporation does not occur on or before March 14, 2026—subject to up to two three-month extensions by either company—or if the merger agreement is terminated or deemed unlikely to close, the notes must be redeemed at 100% of their initial issue price plus accrued and unpaid interest.
California Resources may also redeem some or all of the notes at specified prices on or after January 15, 2029, or up to 40% of the notes with proceeds from certain equity offerings before that date, as outlined in the indenture. If the company experiences certain change of control events, it will be required to offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of principal plus accrued interest.
This information is based on a press release statement included in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For deeper insights into CRC’s financial health and detailed analysis, including 8 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics, check out the full company research report available on InvestingPro. The platform provides in-depth analysis of 1,400+ US stocks, transforming complex financial data into actionable intelligence for smarter investment decisions.
In other recent news, California Resources Corporation announced the pricing of a $400 million private offering of 7% senior unsecured notes due in 2034. The proceeds from this offering, alongside cash on hand and borrowings from its revolving credit facility, are intended to repay Berry Corporation’s existing debt as part of their pending business combination. This acquisition is valued at approximately $717 million and is expected to generate about $85 million in annualized synergies. UBS raised its price target for California Resources to $70, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the acquisition as a positive move. Similarly, Mizuho increased its price target to $71, also maintaining an Outperform rating, highlighting the benefits of the Berry deal. UBS also maintained a Buy rating following the passage of SB-237, which eases restrictions on new upstream permits in California. These developments reflect significant strategic moves by California Resources in strengthening its position in the industry.
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