OTF Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp.

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Executive Summary

Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. closed a $500M issuance of 6.500% Notes due 2029, using proceeds to refinance existing debt including its 3.75% notes maturing June 17, 2026 and/or its revolving credit facility. This is a routine liability management transaction that extends the company's debt maturity profile and locks in a higher fixed coupon, with no impact on common equity or earnings.

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Key Facts

• Issued $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.500% Notes due 2029, closing on June 5, 2026
• Notes mature October 15, 2029; interest payable semi-annually at 6.500% per year
• Underwriters purchased Notes at 98.491% of par; net proceeds used to pay down existing debt (3.75% Notes due June 17, 2026 and/or revolving credit facility)
• Notes are direct, general unsecured obligations with make-whole call protection (T+40bps) prior to September 15, 2029, then par call thereafter
• Change-of-control repurchase event provision triggered if both a change of control and below-investment-grade rating event occur
• Notes issued under automatic shelf registration (File No. 333-289793); underwriting syndicate led by Mizuho, J.P. Morgan, MUFG, Truist, and Wells Fargo

Financial Impact

$500 million in new senior unsecured notes at 6.500% to refinance existing lower-coupon debt, including 3.75% notes maturing June 17, 2026. No dilution to common equity.

Risk Factors

• Higher fixed coupon (6.500% vs ~3.75% on retired notes) increases annual interest expense by ~$13.75M on the refinanced portion
• Increase in leverage ratio could trigger rating downgrade if not offset by earnings growth
• Refinancing extends debt maturity but does not reduce absolute debt outstanding

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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