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Fortis Inc. Announces Pricing of Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes
The notes will fund debt repayment and general corporate purposes, with the offering expected to close Sept. 21, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
On Tuesday, Fortis Inc. priced a US$1 billion offering of junior subordinated notes, comprising two US$500 million tranches with 6.625% and 6.875% interest rates maturing March 30, 2057.
The Corporation expects to use the net proceeds to repay maturing indebtedness and support general corporate purposes, driving the need for capital market access.
A syndicate of underwriters co-led by Morgan Stanley & Co., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and BofA Securities, Inc. manages the offering on a firm commitment basis.
Subject to customary closing conditions, the offering is expected to close on September 21, 2026, following prospectus filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities.
Fortis is a diversified leader in the North American regulated utility industry, reporting $12 billion in 2025 revenue and $79 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2026.