NRG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Acquisition Debt Refinancing

NRG ENERGY, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 52 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Lightning repurchased $1.495 billion, or 99.670%, of its 7.250% senior secured notes in April 2026 for an aggregate purchase price of $1.6 billion plus accrued interest. The remaining Lightning 2032 Notes were redeemed on May 14, 2026 at a redemption price of 101.375% plus accrued interest. NRG recorded a loss on debt extinguishment in connection with the tender offer and redemption. After the refinancing, the Lightning Term Loan had $1.719 billion outstanding at June 30, 2026, while the Lightning Revolving Facility had no borrowings outstanding.

Key facts

• NRG funded part of the LSP Portfolio cash consideration using net proceeds of $4.4 billion from 5.750% 2034 Senior Notes, the 2036 Senior Notes, Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 and due 2035, and $2.5 billion proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility. source
• NRG funded the LSP Portfolio cash consideration using $4.4 billion of net proceeds from 5.750% 2034 Senior Notes, 2036 Senior Notes, Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 and due 2035 and $2.5 billion from the Revolving Credit Facility source
• Proceeds from New Unsecured Notes, New 2031 Notes, and Incremental Term Loans were used to pay the tender price of the Tender Offer, estimated transaction fees, expenses and premiums, and to repay a portion of borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. source
• As of June 30, 2026, the Lightning 2032 Notes: $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount originally issued; $1.495 billion (99.670%) were tendered and repurchased for $1.6 billion aggregate purchase price (plus accrued interest); remaining $[amount] million redeemed at 101.375% on May 14, 2026; a $[amount] million loss on debt extinguishment was recorded (some specific $ redacted). source
• NRG funded the cash consideration using a portion of the net proceeds of $4.4 billion from the 5.750% 2034 Senior Notes, the 2036 Senior Notes, Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 and due 2035 and proceeds of $2.5 billion from the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. source
• The 7.250% Senior Secured Notes were subsequently redeemed pursuant to a tender offer. source
• The excess of acquisition date fair value over the principal amount of the Acquired LS Power Debt was $[amount] million and was recorded as a premium and amortized through interest expense (specific $ redacted). source

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