Black Hills Corp. Announces Pricing of $600 Million Debt Offering

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Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) announced a public debt offering of $600 million in senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 1.037%, maturing on August 23, 2024. The offering includes an optional redemption provision effective from February 23, 2022. The company intends to utilize the proceeds to pay off a term loan related to costs from Winter Storm Uri, with any remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes. Closing of the offering is expected on August 26, 2021.

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• Debt offering of $600 million to improve liquidity.
• Proceeds will be used to repay term loan, enhancing financial stability.

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RAPID CITY, S.D., Aug. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the pricing of a registered public debt offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 1.037% senior unsecured notes due Aug. 23, 2024. The notes include an optional redemption provision and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, without premium, on or after Feb. 23, 2022. Black Hills Corp. expects the offering to close on Aug. 26, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay amounts outstanding on its term loan with any remaining net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes. The term loan provided additional liquidity related to costs associated with Winter Storm Uri.

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 U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., by calling toll-free at 1-877-558-2607, BMO Capital Markets Corp. by calling toll-free at 1-800-414-3627, or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC by calling toll-free at 1-800-645-3751.

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 Corp.
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 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Black Hills Corp's recent debt offering?

The $600 million debt offering aims to repay a term loan related to Winter Storm Uri costs and to fund general corporate purposes.

When is the maturity date for the new senior unsecured notes issued by BKH?

The senior unsecured notes mature on August 23, 2024.

What interest rate will the new senior unsecured notes carry?

The new senior unsecured notes will have an interest rate of 1.037%.

When is the expected closing date for the debt offering by Black Hills Corp?

The closing date for the debt offering is expected on August 26, 2021.

Is there an option to redeem the senior unsecured notes before maturity?

Yes, the notes include an optional redemption provision effective from February 23, 2022.