Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 5
United Launch Alliance Seeks $500 Million Bond Sale to Refinance Debt
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 5

United Launch Alliance Seeks $500 Million Bond Sale to Refinance Debt

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 5

Summary

  • $500 million is the target size of a private bond sale United Launch Alliance is preparing to refinance existing debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • The Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture is tapping the private market rather than a public offering as it looks to reshape its balance sheet.
  • ULA provides rocket launches for the US military and commercial customers including Amazon, placing the refinancing at a key supplier in both defense and space commerce.

Insights

Can ULA’s reliable Atlas V launches and Amazon demand offset Vulcan troubles enough to justify new private-market debt?
Why is ULA turning to a $500 million private bond deal now, and can it steady the company after Vulcan setbacks?