Black Hills Corp. Announces Pricing of $400 Million Debt Offering

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Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) announced a registered public debt offering of $400 million in 2.50% senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2030. The offering is set to close on June 17, 2020, pending customary conditions. The raised funds will be allocated for repaying short-term debt, working capital, and other corporate purposes. Following this transaction, the company will maintain approximately $800 million in liquidity. The offering details are available through the SEC's EDGAR system.

Positive

• Raising $400 million through a public debt offering enhances liquidity.
• Post-offering liquidity will be approximately $800 million, providing financial stability.

Negative

• Increased debt from the offering may raise long-term obligations.
• The company's reliance on debt financing could pose future financial risks.

RAPID CITY, S.D., June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the pricing of a registered public debt offering of $400 million aggregate principal of 2.50% senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2030. Black Hills Corp. expects the offering to close on June 17, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.

The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for repayment of short-term debt, working capital and general corporate purposes. Upon close of this transaction, the company will have approximately $800 million of available liquidity between its revolving credit facility and cash on hand.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement relating to the offering and accompanying base prospectus previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov or, upon request, from Wells Fargo Securities, LLC by calling toll-free at 1-800-645-3751, RBC Capital Markets, LLC by calling toll free at 1-866-375-6829, or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC by calling collect at 1-212-834-4533.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor will there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Black Hills Corporation
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.28 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward looking statements, including our expectations about the completion and timing of the transaction described in this news release. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which we believe are reasonable based on current expectations and projections about future events and industry conditions and trends affecting our business. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that, among other things, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, the risk factors described in Item 1A of Part I of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and other reports that we file with the SEC from time to time.

New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward looking statements emerge from time-to-time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors, or the extent to which any such factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We assume no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAQ

When is the Black Hills Corp debt offering closing?

The debt offering is expected to close on June 17, 2020.

What is the amount of the Black Hills Corp debt offering?

The company is offering $400 million in senior unsecured notes.

What will Black Hills Corp use the proceeds from the debt offering for?

The proceeds will be used for repayment of short-term debt, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

What is the maturity date for the Black Hills Corp senior unsecured notes?

The senior unsecured notes will mature on June 15, 2030.