NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”), a leading developer and operator of industrial-scale data centers, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Black Pearl Compute LLC (the “Issuer”), has priced a $2.0 billion offering of 6.125% senior secured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) at par. The Notes will be sold in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Sec ...

Core Viewpoint - Cipher Mining Inc. plans to offer $2.00 billion in senior secured notes due 2031 to finance its Black Pearl Facility and reimburse prior equity contributions [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S [1][5]. - The notes will be fully guaranteed by Cipher Black Pearl and 11786 Wink LLC, with first-priority liens on substantially all assets of the Issuer and the Guarantors [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds will be used to finance the remaining costs of the Black Pearl Facility, reimburse Cipher for $232.5 million in prior equity contributions, fund debt service reserves, and cover related fees and expenses [2]. Group 3: Completion Guarantee - Cipher will provide a completion guarantee to ensure the timely completion of the Black Pearl Facility if the proceeds from the notes are insufficient [4]. Group 4: Company Overview - Cipher focuses on developing and operating industrial-scale data centers for bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) hosting, aiming to lead in innovation within the industry [7].

Core Viewpoint - Petco has announced the pricing of a senior secured notes offering, intending to raise $600 million with a maturity date of February 1, 2031, and an interest rate of 8.250% per annum [1]. Group 1: Notes Offering Details - The offering will consist of $600 million in aggregate principal amount of new senior secured notes [1]. - The completion of the notes offering is expected on February 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions [1]. - The notes will be guaranteed by Petco's subsidiaries and secured by first-lien and second-lien priority interests in fixed and current assets, respectively [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Petco plans to use the net proceeds from the notes sale, along with borrowings from a new term loan facility and cash on hand, to fully repay its existing term loan facility, cover related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Regulatory and Offering Conditions - The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers or outside the U.S. in compliance with Regulation S [4]. - A confidential offering memorandum will be provided to eligible persons, and the offering will adhere to the terms set forth in that memorandum [4].

Core Viewpoint - Petco is offering $650 million in new senior secured notes to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes [1][2]. Group 1: Notes Offering - The offering consists of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of new senior secured notes, subject to pricing and customary closing conditions [1]. - The notes will be guaranteed by Petco's subsidiaries and secured by first-lien and second-lien priority interests in fixed and current assets [3]. - The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers or outside the U.S. [4]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the notes will be used to repay Petco's existing term loan facility, cover related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Security and Priority - The notes will be effectively senior to existing and future unsecured indebtedness and will be equal to senior indebtedness secured on the same priority basis [3]. - The notes will be subordinated to any existing and future secured indebtedness that is not collateral for the notes [3].

Core Viewpoint - Columbus McKinnon Corporation is offering $1,225.0 million in senior secured notes to finance the acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited, with the offering subject to market conditions [1][2]. Financing Details - The net proceeds from the notes offering will be used to finance the acquisition, repay Kito Crosby's existing debt, refinance Columbus McKinnon's existing debt, and cover related fees and expenses [2]. - The offering is not contingent upon the completion of the acquisition, but the notes will be subject to mandatory redemption if the acquisition does not close by August 10, 2026, or if the company determines it will not occur by that date [3]. Security and Guarantees - Initially, the notes will be unsecured and not guaranteed by any subsidiary. After the acquisition, they will be secured by a first priority interest in the company's assets and guaranteed by its U.S. subsidiaries [4]. Regulatory Information - The notes and related guarantees will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers and certain accredited investors [5]. Company Overview - Columbus McKinnon is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of intelligent motion solutions, focusing on commercial and industrial applications that require safety and quality [7].

Core Viewpoint - Vistra Corp. announced a private offering of $2.25 billion in senior secured notes to fund the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy and for general corporate purposes [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering consists of $1.0 billion in senior secured notes due 2031 with an interest rate of 4.700% and $1.250 billion in senior secured notes due 2036 with an interest rate of 5.350% [1]. - The notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain non-U.S. persons under Regulation S [1]. - The notes will be secured by a first-priority security interest in collateral pledged for the benefit of lenders under the existing Credit Agreement [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be used to fund part of the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, repay existing debt, and cover fees and expenses related to the offering [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Vistra is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, focusing on reliability, affordability, and sustainability [5]. - The company operates a diverse power generation fleet, including natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities [5].

Core Viewpoint - Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. has successfully issued $100 million of senior secured notes with a coupon rate of 5.03%, maturing on January 5, 2033, to refinance maturing debt [1] Group 1: Financial Details - The senior secured notes were issued through a private placement and rank equally with the company's obligations under its credit facilities and existing note purchase agreements [1] - Interest on the notes will be paid semi-annually in arrears [1] - The proceeds from the issuance were specifically used to repay $100 million of notes that matured on January 3, 2026 [1] Group 2: Regulatory Information - The senior notes have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption [2]

Core Viewpoint - Sabre Corporation announced the expiration of its exchange offers for various series of its Senior Secured Notes, allowing holders to exchange existing notes for new notes with a higher maturity date [1][2]. Group 1: Exchange Offers Details - The exchange offers included the 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, as well as up to $379 million of the 10.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 [1]. - The total principal amount of the Existing Notes was $1,202,311,000, with $960,974,000 tendered in the exchange offer [2]. - The maximum aggregate principal amount of New Notes that Sabre GLBL can issue in the exchange offer for the 2029 Notes was met as of December 4, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Tendered Amounts - As of the expiration date, $240,218,000 of the June 2027 Notes and $44,264,000 of the December 2027 Notes were validly tendered [2]. - The total principal amount accepted for exchange included $235,944,000 of the June 2027 Notes and $44,006,000 of the December 2027 Notes [3]. - The company anticipates accepting additional tendered amounts following the early exchange date, with a final settlement date of December 23, 2025 [3]. Group 3: Advisory and Management - BofA Securities served as the Sole Dealer Manager for the exchange offers, while Perella Weinberg Partners acted as Capital Markets Advisor to Sabre [4].

Core Viewpoint - Perimeter Solutions, Inc. plans to offer $550 million in senior secured notes to finance the acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC and related expenses [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - Perimeter Holdings intends to issue $550 million in senior secured notes due in 2034, guaranteed by Perimeter Intermediate and certain subsidiaries [1]. - The notes will be secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all assets of Perimeter Holdings and the guarantors [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the notes offering, along with cash on hand, will be used to pay for the acquisition of MMT and associated fees [2]. Group 3: Conditions and Obligations - If the acquisition of MMT is not completed by September 9, 2026, or if Perimeter Holdings decides not to pursue the acquisition, it will be required to redeem the notes [3]. Group 4: Credit Facility Amendments - Prior to the notes offering, Perimeter Holdings plans to amend its existing revolving credit facility to increase the principal amount to up to $200 million and extend the maturity date [4].

Core Viewpoint - Borr Drilling Limited has announced the pricing of an offering of additional 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $165 million [1][2] Group 1: Offering Details - The additional notes will have the same terms and conditions as the existing senior secured notes due 2030 [1] - Settlement of the additional notes is expected on or about December 19, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the additional notes offering will be used for the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs and for general corporate purposes, which may include debt service, capital expenditures, and funding of working capital [2]