First Citizens Bank Announces Redemption of Approximately $2.9 Billion of Its Senior Unsecured Debt
On January 24, 2022, First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) announced its plan to redeem approximately $2.9 billion of senior unsecured debt. This includes various senior notes due between 2022 and 2025, with a total principal amount of $2.9 billion. The redemption, scheduled for February 24, 2022, aims to optimize First Citizens' balance sheet and reduce debt costs using excess cash from deposit growth. The notes will be redeemed at either 100% of their principal or the present value of remaining scheduled payments, plus accrued interest.
- Redemption of $2.9 billion in senior unsecured debt enhances the balance sheet.
- Utilization of excess cash from deposit growth to reduce higher debt costs.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA) (“First Citizens”), parent company of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“First Citizens Bank”), today announced that First Citizens Bank has given notice of its intention to redeem approximately
On January 24, 2022, First Citizens Bank notified Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as paying agent, security registrar and authenticating agent (the “Paying Agent”), of its intention to redeem on February 24, 2022 (the “Redemption Date”) (a) all of its outstanding
Craig L. Nix, First Citizens Chief Financial Officer, noted, “This redemption aligns with our strategy to optimize the balance sheet for the newly combined company as we work to reduce higher debt costs by utilizing excess cash from our deposit growth.”
The Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1)
First Citizens Bank expects to redeem the Notes from cash on hand. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any of the 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.
About First Citizens
First Citizens BancShares is the financial holding company for First Citizens Bank, which helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. As the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, First Citizens Bank is continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money – and make more of their future. Visit First Citizens’ website at firstcitizens.com. First Citizens Bank. Forever First®
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